Tuition Exchange and FACHEX FAQ

Tuition Exchange (TE) is a competitive tuition scholarship program with over 700 private colleges and universities as members. A TE scholarship provides tuition assistance to dependent children for undergraduate studies in an amount equal to or, at the discretion of the host institution, greater than the annual minimum set by the TE organization.

The minimum TE scholarship for 2025/26 is $43,000.

FACHEX is a competitive tuition scholarship program for participating US Jesuit colleges and universities. It offers full tuition assistance for dependent children pursuing undergraduate studies.

Note:  TE and FACHEX scholarships are not guaranteed.

IRS tax-dependent children of USF full-time faculty, librarians, and staff may apply for a TE/FACHEX scholarship for undergraduate studies only.

A TE or FACHEX scholarship can be used for a maximum of eight semesters, or an equivalent duration for institutions operating on the quarter system for undergraduate studies, provided both the student and the employee maintain eligibility.

TE scholarships cover the cost of tuition for full-time undergraduate studies during the fall and spring semesters only for at least the minimum rate set by the TE organization. Some participating institutions may provide for other expenses such as room and board or study abroad programs. For more information, please contact the TE liaison officer at the school your child is interested in attending or visit the school’s overview information for additional information.

FACHEX scholarships cover the cost of tuition for undergraduate studies during fall and spring semesters only. They do not cover room and board. Study abroad programs may or may not be covered. For more information, please contact the liaison officer at the school your child is interested in attending. 

These scholarship opportunities are highly competitive and are not guaranteed. Each import school (the school where your child applies) decides on their criteria for granting a scholarship.

To be considered for a scholarship, your child must be accepted for admission at the import institution. As examples, schools may look at academic records, Admission College Board exams, date of admission, or other criteria.

Review the school’s overview information on TE website and school’s website to gather more information about the scholarship process. Contact the TE/FACHEX liaison officer at that school.

An eligible dependent child will create an account and submit the TE EZ-Application during USF’s filing period (September 1 – December 1).  Important: After December 1, USF will not show on the drop down and a TE EZ-Application cannot be submitted.

Important: December 1 is USF's deadline for certifying eligibility; the school that your child is applying to may have earlier submission deadlines for consideration of a TE/FACHEX scholarship. Please keep track of deadlines.

• Review helpful tips about the TE-EZ Application process.
• Your child will first create an account.    
• After creating an account your child will log in to complete the TE EZ-application.  
• You will submit required documentation to tuitionremission@usfca.edu if not already on file.

Yes, the maximum number of active applications is 20.  If at max, your child can remove a school and add another. 

Submit a copy of the latest tax return showing that your child is your IRS tax dependent and a copy of the birth certificate or adoption papers or court documentation certifying custody if not already on file to tuitionremission@usfca.edu. 

Note:  If awarded a TE/FACHEX scholarship, tax return documentation is required annually for the recertification process.

Once the TE-EZ application is submitted and documentation certifying dependent status has been received by our office, HR will certify eligibility and the importing school will receive the approved application.

No. Your child will only need to select the school once on the TE-EZ application.

No, but your child can check the status of their TE/FACHEX application(s) on their account. The host school may send additional information to your child including information on when scholarship decisions may be made. 

Please check with the liaison officer at the school your child is attending for eligibility for a scholarship as a current student or review information on the TE website. If eligible, please file an online application during USF’s filing period for the next academic year.

Yes, it is advisable to apply for financial aid as well. The TE and FACHEX programs are highly competitive, and a scholarship is not guaranteed. Please check with the institutions you are applying to for further information regarding financial aid requirements and deadlines.

Review the TE Family FAQ’s

Attend a TE Family Webinar hosted by the TE organization.