College Tuition Reimbursement
through Title II, Part A
Who is eligible for tuition reimbursement?
Under NEFEC's current agreement with the Florida Department of Education, non-profit private school teachers and leaders are eligible to request reimbursement for tuition through NEFEC. Teachers must be traditional classroom teachers, coded/paid as regular teachers. School leaders include principals, assistant principals, and any individuals fitting the ESSA definition of a school leader. Specialized support personnel do not qualify.
What courses are approved for tuition reimbursement?
Per FDOE, tuition reimbursement is available for Florida educator certification endorsement courses taken at a public Florida college or university. Reimbursement is available upon successful completion of the college course, and a participant must provide a transcript verifying successful completion, as well as a receipt(s) showing initial tuition payment. Non-endorsement college courses are not eligible for reimbursement.
How do I request tuition reimbursement?
To request tuition reimbursement, you will need all of the following:
Official college transcript showing successful completion of the course
Receipt(s) showing initial tuition payment
A completed W-9, which is available here
Once you have all the required documents gathered, combine them into a single document (.doc or .pdf only), and click here to submit them.
The qualifying academic endorsements are American Sign Language, Athletic Coaching, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Driver Education, English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), Gifted, Orientation and Mobility, Prekindergarten Disabilities, Reading, and Severe or Profound Disabilities.
For additional information regarding endorsements, please click here to view FDOE's list of Academic Endorsements.
