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Tuition Exchange Program

The University of Scranton will accept applications for FACHEX, Council of Independent Colleges, and Tuition Exchange Program from its full-time faculty and staff (full-time staff who have four full years of service at the beginning of the academic year for which they are applying).  The submission deadline for tuition exchange applications for dependents of University of Scranton employees is December 1.

We will accept tuition exchange applications from other participating schools until December 15; these applicants must be accepted to the University of Scranton before January 1.

Additional Information

The University of Scranton participates in three tuition exchange programs as follows:

  • FACHEX- The Jesuit College Tuition Exchange Program. Dependents from participating Jesuit Colleges and Universities are eligible to apply for consideration in this program.
  • CIC-TEP- Council of Independent Colleges Tuition Exchange Program. Dependents from participating CIC-TEP participating Colleges and Universities are eligible to apply for consideration in this program.
  • TEP- Tuition Exchange Program. Dependents from participating TEP participating Colleges and Universities are eligible to apply for consideration in this program.

Application Requirements

Application requirements vary slightly, so potential candidates should confirm the specific requirements at the certifying college or university. Requirements for the University of Scranton are as follows:

  • Receipt of eligibility from the candidates' home institutions' tuition exchange liaison by December 15 prior to the next academic year
  • Completed application for admission for full time study to The University of Scranton Office of Admission by January 1 prior to the next academic year
  • Completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by February 1 prior to the next academic year

Selection Policy and Procedures

Selection of tuition exchange recipients is not automatic. The selection is competitive and is conducted by the University of Scranton Tuition Exchange Committee as follows:

  • The deadline is January 1 for applications to be received by the University of Scranton Office of Admission.
  • Committee will generally meet in late January to review how many openings are expected to exist for the next academic year
  • First consideration for any expected openings will be given to continuing students in good academic and social standing who have been certified by their home institution, but not previously awarded a tuition exchange award
  • All new accepted applicants who have been certified by their home institution will be considered for expected openings that exist after continuing students have been reviewed
  • Applicants' academic achievements and potential, extracurricular activities and how they may enhance the University of Scranton community will be considered by the committee
  • Notifications will be mailed to each applicant informing them of the committee's decision
  • Accepted candidates must submit their acceptance deposit by May 1
  • After May 1 the committee will determine if any additional offers can be made and will notify any selected candidates
  • The decision of the selection committee is final and no additional input from officials at the University of Scranton or the home institution will be considered in the selection process.

Awarding Policy and Procedures

The awarding policy and procedures for tuition exchange awardees mirrors the general policy and procedures of our own dependent tuition program with some exceptions. A review is as follows:

  • Tuition Exchange scholarship is provided for a maximum of eight semesters of undergraduate education
  • Tuition Exchange scholarship is offered for fall and spring semesters up to the flat rate of tuition (Effective for new recipients starting in fall 2021)
  • Students must remain living in campus housing unless admitted and enrolled as a commuter (Effective for new recipients starting in fall 2023)
  • Students must be enrolled as full time students beginning the fall term after the award is made
  • Scholarships are only for remission of University of Scranton courses and cannot be used for any study abroad or domestic exchange programs. Students participating in any non approved coursework will be eligible for consideration of University merit and need-based assistance in accordance with our general policy
  • Scholarships will continue for each year of eligibility provided the awardee's home institution continues to certify eligibility for participation in the tuition exchange program
  • If for any reason the student no longer qualifies for tuition exchange, they will be given consideration for University merit and need-based assistance in accordance with general policy
  • All previously awarded University of Scranton scholarships and grants will be canceled upon receipt of the tuition exchange benefit and no future institutional controlled financial assistance will be awarded for any semester that is covered by tuition exchange
  • A Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which covers both state and federal aid, must be filed each year prior to May 1 for the subsequent academic year. The FAFSA can be completed online at studentaid.gov.  The tuition exchange scholarship will not be paid to a student’s account until all required financial aid forms and applications are officially filed. If all applicable financial aid forms are not completed in a timely manner, the actual amount of state and/or federal grants that the student would have been eligible for will be deducted from the University’s tuition exchange scholarship. As a result, the student or parent will be responsible for paying the portion of the financial aid package that was forfeited.
  • The amount is the difference between the full tuition cost and the financial aid secured, except that, when combined, the total value will be extended to cover the cost of books and academic fees. The maximum allowance for books and academic fees is $250 per semester.  Bookstore charge forms up to this amount will be issued by the Treasurer’s Office. Requests for authorization above $250 will be handled on a case-by-case basis by the Bursar.

FACHEX (Faculty, Administrator, and Staff Children Exchange Program)

FACHEX (Faculty, Administrator, and Staff Children Exchange Program) is an undergraduate tuition exchange program sponsored by the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities (AJCU). Dependents of University of Scranton full-time faculty and staff (full-time staff who have four, full years of service at the beginning of the academic year for which they are applying) are eligible to apply for FACHEX scholarships to the participating Jesuit institutions according to the policies governing tuition remission benefits. Normally, FACHEX scholarships cover full tuition for up to eight semesters. FACHEX does not cover room and board or other fees and expenses. Since the program is competitive and the number of awards offered by participating institutions is limited, applicants are not guaranteed a scholarship at any institution.

Application Requirements

  • Submit a complete application for admission to a participating institution by their appropriate date.
  • Submit an application of intent for FACHEX to the Office of Financial Aid, Jonathan Kirby, FACHEX Coordinator. The FACHEX Coordinator will notify the participating institution of your interest in a scholarship.  FACHEX application deadlines are different at all participating institutions.
  • Submit a complete application for admission to the University of Scranton by December 1.

Jonathan Kirby, FACHEX Coordinator, Financial Aid, 570-941-7563

FACHEX Participating Schools (Click Here)

NOTE: Georgetown University does not participate in FACHEX.

The Council of Independent Colleges

The Council of Independent Colleges (CIC) is an undergraduate tuition exchange program.  CIC is an association of over 300 independent, liberal arts colleges and universities. Dependents of University of Scranton full-time faculty and staff (full-time staff who have four, full years of service at the beginning of the academic year for which they are applying) are eligible to apply according to the same policies governing tuition remission benefits. Normally, TE scholarships cover either a portion or full tuition for the term of the award and must be re-certified each academic year for up to four years or eight semesters.  Normally, a CIC-TEP scholarship covers either a portion or full tuition only for the term of the award. CIC does not cover room and board or other fees and expenses. Since the program is competitive and the number of awards offered by participating institutions is limited, applicants are not guaranteed a scholarship at any institution.

Application Requirements

  • Submit a complete application for admission to the participating institution by their appropriate date.
  • Submit an application of intent for a CIC-TEP to the Office of the Financial Aid, Jonathan Kirby, Tuition Exchange Liaison. The Tuition Exchange Liaison will notify the participating institution of your interest in a scholarship.  CIC application deadlines are different at all participating institutions.
  • Submit a complete application for admission to the University of Scranton by December 1.

Jonathan Kirby, Tuition Exchange Liaison, Financial Aid, 570-941-7563

CIC-TEP list of participating schools

Tuition Exchange, INC.

Tuition Exchange (TE) is an undergraduate tuition exchange program.  TE is a non-profit consortium of more than 400 colleges and universities. Dependents of University of Scranton full-time faculty and staff (full-time staff who have four, full years of service at the beginning of the academic year for which they are applying) are eligible to apply according to the same policies governing tuition remission benefits. Normally, TE scholarships cover either a portion or full tuition for the term of the award and must be re-certified each academic year for up to four years or eight semesters. Tuition Exchange does not cover room and board or other fees and expenses. Since the program is competitive and the number of awards offered by participating institutions is limited, applicants are not guaranteed a scholarship at any institution.

Application Requirements

  • Submit a complete application for admission to a participating institution by their appropriate date.
  • Submit an application of intent for a TE Scholarship to the Office of Financial Aid, Jonathan Kirby, Tuition Exchange Liaison. The Tuition Exchange Liaison will notify the participating institution of your interest in a scholarship.  TE application deadlines are different at all participating institutions.
  • Submit a complete application for admission to the University of Scranton by December 1.

Jonathan Kirby, Tuition Exchange Liaison, Financial Aid, 570-941-7563

For more information, follow these links:

Tuition Exchange

Tuition Exchange, INC list of participating schools

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