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 who have completed at least one year of service at the time the scholarship is used with the opportunity to apply for a waiver or tuition reduction at participating colleges and universities for their eligible dependent children, up to age 25.  Eligibility requirements may vary by tuition exchange program.

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 current 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 for undergraduate programs.  Eligible full-time employees and their spouses can use CIC-TEP for graduate level programming.  Offering a CIC-TEP scholarship for graduate study is at the discretion of the institution.
• 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 700+ 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 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

Each year in October, UD employees must complete the University's internal application process to participate in a tuition exchange program for the upcoming academic year, whether applying for themself, an eligible dependent and/or spouse. 

Note:  If a tuition exchange scholarship is awarded, the internal application process must be completed each academic year in October until the student graduates.

The UD internal application window is open annually from October 1 - 30.

Submit the following to UD Human Resources by October 30, 2026.  Late submissions will not be accepted.

1. UD Tuition Exchange Scholarship Online Application located in the Tuition Exchange Guide on the MyUD intranet
2. $60 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.  Admission acceptance into the institution does not guarantee a tuition exchange scholarship.   A tuition exchange application cannot be reviewed by the importing college or university until the applicant has been accepted for admission to the 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 and universities in the TE, CIC-TEP, and CCCTE programs may have limited funding available for tuition exchange awards.  A tuition exchange scholarship is not guaranteed and is subject to funding, space availability, and other selection criteria established by the importing institution.

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 internal UD Tuition Exchange Scholarship Application
  • 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.