Tuition

The Employee Betterment Program will cover

• 100%(*) of current resident tuition costs for up to 18 credit hours per fiscal year at TAMUCC.
• This program is available to employees who have been in a budgeted regular status for three months before the first day of classes.
• Standard fees are waived; consequently, EBP participants will not have access to student services funded by the waived fees.
• The purpose of the Employee Betterment Program (EBP) is to provide budget, and regular employees with funds to cover TAMUCC tuition costs.
•  The program aims to encourage faculty and staff to further their education.
• Collection of benefits may be required if the employee is participating the semester they terminate employment.
• Special rules apply for individuals taking Course Work during Working hours.

   (*) 50% for budgeted regular part-time status

The TAMUS Doctoral Tuition Program will cover

• 100% of tuition costs
• Any A&M University
• Funding eligibility is limited to 6 years
• Regular Employees who are admitted to a doctoral program
• Are in good standing, making progress toward completion of a degree
• And have been employed for at least a year.
• Must have at least a satisfactory performance review on file.

Dorothy Yeater Scholarship Staff Council offers this scholarship to support the academic achievement of staff members and the overall mission and goals of the University.

Dorothy Yeater was a valued staff member who worked at the Campus Store and left great memories of kindness and laughter.  To honor her memory, the Staff Council created the Dorothy Yeater Memorial Scholarship Fund. The Scholarship selection is made by the Dorothy Yeater Memorial Scholarship Selection Committee. A select number of full-time, benefits-eligible staff members will receive:

• SandDollar credit for TAMU-CC University Bookstore
• $100-$150 Awards*
• Must be enrolled in the Employee Betterment Program to apply.
• Have a 2.0 or above GPA
• Be employed in a full-time benefits-eligible position for 3 month
• Must use awards before the end of the semester in which they have been funded

*Award subject to change based on fundraising efforts.

If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, you may be able to receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Important Limited PSLF Waiver Opportunity
The U.S. Department of Education announced a temporary period during which borrowers may receive credit for payments that previously did not qualify for PSLF or TEPSLF. To learn more about this limited PSLF waiver opportunity open for application until 10/31/2022 visit https://studentaid.gov/pslf/

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• Forgives the remaining balance of federal loans used to gain a degree
• Any institution of higher education
• 120 payments made on time and under specific loan types.
• Must work in a full-time position, during the 120 payment period.

Exemption Program for Children of Professional Nursing Program Faculty and Staff provide an exemption of tuition to eligible students.  This may encourage their parents to continue employment as professional nurse faculty or staff members in the State of Texas. Here you can find eligibility information, the application process, policy, and contact information for further questions.

• Exemption Program provides an exemption of tuition to eligible students to encourage their parents to continue employment as professional nurse faculty or staff members in the State of Texas.

Faculty and dependents of faculty employees may request in-state tuition under the Education Code, Title 3.  The Request for In-State Tuition Form should be completed by the TAMU-CC student and emailed to employment@tamucc.edu.

•  Request for In-State Tuition Form