Tuition Exchange

Regionally accredited public or private non-profit institutions may be considered for membership in the Tuition Exchange. Schools may apply at any time during the year.

The Benefits
Joining the Tuition Exchange makes your school more appealing to current and future employees, especially those seeking tuition benefits. Member schools use the program to attract and retain talented faculty and staff. It also allows you to enroll top-tier students. Here are some ways that the Tuition Exchange can help your institution achieve its goals:

Attract High-Quality Employees.

  Participation in the Tuition Exchange strengthens your compensation package at a nominal cost and can serve as a strong incentive for top job candidates to accept your offer.    

Attract High-Caliber Students.

  The Tuition Exchange is an effective enrollment management tool that helps you draw top students. Tuition Exchange applicants often have stronger academic profiles than the general applicant pool.  

Broaden Your Reach.

  Being part of the Tuition Exchange raises your visibility and gives you access to a broader range of prospective students, geographically and academically. As a member, you can attract candidates who might not otherwise consider your school.  

Maintain Flexibility.

  The Tuition Exchange sets general guidelines for the program but you have the flexibility to implement the program as you see fit, creating your own policies and guidelines for employees and for students.  

Enjoy Simple Administration.

  Every school designates a Tuition Exchange Liaison Officer (TELO). We provide training and resources for that individual to administer the program on your campus, making daily program management easy and efficient.  

A Look at Our Members

More than 700 colleges and universities participate in the Tuition Exchange, representing 47 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, and several other countries.

Our diverse membership provides students with a wide range of school choices. Member schools range in size from 250 to 50,000 students, offer a wide range of degree programs, and reside in diverse geographic settings – from large cities to suburban and rural environments.

Type (Carnegie Groupings) Number % of Category Public Institutions 15 2% Private Institutions     Doctoral Research Universities 149 22% Masters Colleges & Universities 242 36% Baccalaureate – Arts & Sciences 121 18% Baccalaureate – Diverse Fields 91 14% Specialized, Associate & Other 56 8%

  Member Obligations
  As a member of The Tuition Exchange, you agree to take on the following         responsibilities:

• Establish policies and guidelines (samples) governing employee eligibility, with a priority mechanism for selecting final candidates if demand exceeds the number of slots available.
• Establish an internal process to determine which candidates nominated by The Tuition Exchange members will be awarded scholarships.
• Appoint a primary and secondary Liaison Officer with administrative responsibility for the program. Typically employees in your human resources, enrollment, or academic affairs department serve as the primary and secondary TE Liaison Officers and program coordinators.
• Maintain a positive balance on the school's most recent 5 years of exchange history.  
• Offer full-tuition scholarships or an optional set amount for schools with tuition that exceeds the set amount ($42,000 for 2024-2025) or one-half tuition scholarships for non-residents at public institutions.
• Honor all eligible scholarship commitments.

  For more details, email info@tuitionexchange.org.

How to Join
Regionally accredited public and non-profit institutions of higher education    may be considered for membership at any time during the year, pending approval by the Tuition Exchange Board of Directors.  For membership consideration, please submit the Prospective Member Request Form to info@tuitionexchange.org.  Approved members will be asked to complete the Tuition Exchange Member Agreement. There is a one-time initiation fee of $350. New members will given full access to all Tuition Exchange resources and will be added to the TE network, listserv, official membership roster, and the TE EZ-Application.