Student Financial Services

Tuition Exchange

Please review the following information regarding Xavier's Tuition Exchange Program.

Incoming Students

2026-2027 Academic Year

Awards in the Tuition Exchange Program are made on a competitive basis. Prospective candidates for Tuition Exchange awards must apply Early Action, which has a deadline date of November 1. The parent’s institution must also submit the necessary certification via the Tuition Exchange web site by December 15. Only prospective first-year, first time students will be considered.

All prospective, incoming first-year applicants who have completed the admissions process and been accepted for Early Action will be reviewed at the end of February.  Xavier uses a holistic review process to determine the recipients of the Tuition Exchange award, including (but not limited to) academic record, leadership, service, application essay and demonstrated interest.

Students will be notified by March 1 if they have been selected for the full-tuition scholarship award. To accept or decline this award, Xavier must be notified by May 1.

Xavier expects to award (annually) up to 10 full-tuition scholarships in the Tuition Exchange Program. General information as well as a listing of participating colleges and universities is available on the Tuition Exchange website.

Students entering Xavier University under the Tuition Exchange Program are eligible for the undergraduate programs governed by the following policies:

  1. Recipients are granted tuition remission on a space available basis. Students must first meet all admission requirements and be accepted into the University.
  2. The award is for full time students (12-18 hours) and only covers tuition. Students will be liable for a 10% user’s fee. The fee is 10% of the tuition charge each semester. The fee will be listed on the student’s e-bill each semester.
  3. Recipients are not eligible for any additional Xavier funds (i.e., Visit Grant, Study Abroad Grant, Catholic or Jesuit identity grants, Housing Grant, etc.). Exceptions may apply for those in student government or non-tuition restricted endowed scholarships.
  4. The student is responsible for all room and board charges as well as any fees.
  5. Study Abroad Programs are excluded from the Tuition Exchange Program, unless the student is billed tuition for the program by Xavier University. If billed by Xavier, this would only be applicable in the fall or spring semester and for the normal study abroad tuition tier. Students would be responsible for the additional cost in Tier 1 and Tier 2.
  6. Tuition Exchange isn’t applicable for students in the ABSN program.
  7. Tuition Exchange covers a maximum of eight (8) semesters of full-time attendance. Summer sessions are excluded.
  8. Students must maintain at least a 2.0 grade point average, complete at least 67% of their attempted classes, and be certified as eligible by their home campus in order for the award to be renewed.

Outgoing Students

2026-2027 Academic Year

As a member of the Tuition Exchange Program, dependents of Xavier employees who are eligible for full tuition remission at Xavier are eligible to be considered for tuition remission at the participating colleges and universities in the program. Xavier may not be able to accommodate all requests. In addition, the Tuition Exchange Program should not be considered a guaranteed award as there are more students who apply than available awards.

The following guidelines have been established for Xavier employees who wish to apply for the program:

  1. To be eligible to apply, dependents must meet the qualifications for tuition remission at Xavier.  No awards are made for individuals who are part-time or temporary employees.
  2. The application is for full-time, undergraduate study only.
  3. An EZ application for the Tuition Exchange Program must be submitted online for all new students at www.tuitionexchange.org, under the Application Process heading by November 1, 2025. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
  4. If earlier notification is required by the receiving institution, it is the responsibility of the enrolled student to advise the Office of Human Resources and the Tuition Exchange Liaison.
  5. If offered, awards are normally made for four years (eight semesters). However, awards can be made for a shorter period of time in the event the student is already enrolled at the receiving institution or the Liaison Officer deems a shorter award appropriate in order to increase participation. Continued participation requires an annual certification of eligibility. Schools may have additional requirements.
  6. All successful applicants must notify Xavier’s Tuition Exchange Liaison Officer in writing of the acceptance or non-acceptance of their award by May 1. Failure to do so may result in a delay in renewal in subsequent years.
  7. If there will be a change in the dependent’s participation in the program (i.e. withdrawal from the host institution, early graduation, etc.) the employee must notify the Tuition Exchange Liaison.
  8. Questions concerning the Tuition Exchange Program should be directed to the financial aid office; Laura Stith (stith@xavier.edu) is the Tuition Exchange Liaison Officer. Benefits questions should be directed to Human Resources.
  9. The applicant must abide by all regulations of the receiving institution.
  10. Xavier University reserves the right to modify these guidelines to insure an appropriate balance between import and export students.
  11. For a listing of the member schools, go to www.tuitionexchange.org.
  12. In the event more employees apply for the program than can be accommodated, the length of employment at the University and the participation of previous family members in the Tuition Exchange programs will be the primary factors used to make the awards. Factors to be considered:
    1. A point system has been established for determining the recipients (to be certified).
    2. An employee will receive one (1) point for each year of full-time service to date. An employee will receive one-half (1/2) point for each year of part-time service. No points will be awarded for work in temporary positions, including adjunct faculty.
    3. 1 ½ points will be subtracted for each year that any dependent child used in the Tuition Exchange Program.
    4. If an employee’s spouse is also employed by the University, points will only be subtracted from the point account of the sponsoring parent, to be determined by the parents. They cannot be combined.
    5. If the points remaining from a child currently in the program are enough to sponsor another child simultaneously, two siblings may participate in the Exchange Program at the same time.
    6. The openings will be awarded to the individual(s) with the highest point total.
    7. In the event of a tie, the employee who has not yet used the Tuition Exchange Program will be given priority over the employee who has already used this benefit; secondarily, the employee whose spouse is also employed by the University shall be given priority over the employee whose spouse is not so employed or whose spouse has less seniority. If these two mechanisms cannot break the tie, a random drawing will be held.

Questions concerning the Tuition Exchange Program should be directed to the Office of Student Financial Services; Laura Stith is the Tuition Exchange Liaison Officer. Benefits questions should be directed to Human Resources.