The University of Dallas (UD) participates in three tuition exchange programs:

1.  Catholic College Cooperative Tuition Exchange (CCCTE)
2.  Council of Independent Colleges Tuition Exchange Program (CIC-TEP)
3.  The Tuition Exchange (TE)

These programs provide regular full-time UD employees - with at least one year of service at the time of application - the opportunity to apply for a waiver or tuition reduction at participating colleges and universities for their eligible dependents (children up to age 25).  Eligibility for each tuition exchange program may vary.

Tuition Exchange Programs

1.  Catholic College Cooperative Tuition Exchange (CCCTE)

• Open to dependent children up to age 25.
• Participating schools must be regionally accredited and listed in the Official Catholic College Directory.
• For a list of participating colleges/universities, application, and program information, visit CCCTE.

2.  Council of Independent Colleges Tuition Exchange Program (CIC-TEP)

• Open to dependent children up to age 25, employees, and spouses.
• Includes mostly small to mid-sized private liberal arts colleges and universities that are members of the Council of Independent Colleges.
• For a list of participating colleges/universities, application, and program information, visit CIC-TEP.

 3.  The Tuition Exchange (TE)

• Open to dependent children up to age 25, employees and spouses.
• Includes 600+ institutions across the U.S., Washington, D.C., and select international locations.
• For a list of participating colleges/universities, application, and program information, visit The Tuition Exchange.

UD Employee Applicant Requirements & Responsibilities

Applicants are required to:

• apply to the participating college/university for admission for the following academic year by the published deadline
• apply to the appropriate tuition exchange program(s) where both UD and the applied college/university are members
• follow the UD Employee Internal Program Application Process & Deadlines

Applicant is responsible for:

• paying any fees required by the respective tuition exchange programs and admitted institution where the student is enrolled and awarded tuition exchange
• communication with UD tuition exchange liaison

UD Employee Internal Application Process & Deadlines

In addition, UD employees must apply internally to participate in the tuition exchange program for the upcoming academic year, whether for themself, an eligible dependent and/or spouse.

The UD internal application window is open annually from October 1 - 31.

Submit the following to UD Human Resources by October 31.  Late submissions will not be accepted.

1. UD Tuition Exchange Scholarship Online Application located in MyUD in the Tuition Exchange Guide
2. $55 non-refundable fee via check or money order payable to the University of Dallas 
3. Remember to apply separately to your selected college/university by its published application deadline and its respective tuition exchange program(s)

The UD tuition exchange liaison monitors program participation, scholarship placements, and eligibility each academic year for those awarded up to a period of eight semesters.

Program Acceptance & Selection Criteria

All tuition exchange awards are subject to the admissions decisions of the enrolling institution.  Awards are competitive and are based on that institution's admission and tuition exchange program standards.  UD has no control over who is accepted at other institutions and cannot guarantee that an applicant, regardless of qualifications, will receive a tuition exchange scholarship.

Participating colleges/universities may have limited funding for tuition exchange awards.

Admission into the CCCTE and TE programs is not guaranteed and depends on space availability and other selection criteria.  When applications exceed available spaces, the following priorities apply:

1.  Whether another dependent of the employee has previously received a scholarship
2.  Employee's length of service at UD
3.  Student's academic level (e.g. juniors are prioritized over freshmen)

If all selection criteria are equal, a lottery system will determine final selections.

CIC-TEP admission is not guaranteed; however, there are no space limitations.

Award Terms & Renewal

• Tuition exchange funding applies to tuition costs only.
• Other expenses such as fees, room and board, books, and personal costs are not covered.
• Participating institutions may cap the tuition benefit amount.
• Tuition exchange scholarships are renewable for up to eight semesters.
• Renewal processes and eligibility criteria may vary by tuition exchange program and school.
• Students must maintain the minimum satisfactory academic progress or tuition exchange qualification as defined by the attending institution requirements to retain the award.
• Inform the UD tuition exchange liaison of any changes, including:
  • Declining a scholarship offer
  • Deciding not to apply or withdrawing an application to a college/university listed on your UD Tuition Exchange Scholarship Survey
  • Continued enrollment each year

Change in UD Employment or Benefits Eligibility

The employee, spouse, and/or dependent(s) ability to participate in a tuition exchange program may be affected due to a change in an employee's eligibility status.

• If an employee leaves UD employment or becomes ineligible for the tuition exchange award during an academic year in which the employee, spouse or dependent is enrolled, the scholarship will remain valid, allowing the student to complete that academic year.
• If an employee leaves UD employment or otherwise becomes ineligible before the tuition exchange award period begins, the scholarship will be cancelled.

Contact the Office of Human Resources Department or the UD tuition exchange liaison for assistance at benefits@udallas.edu.