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Frederick County Public Schools is pleased to be able to offer tuition reimbursement programs for the 2025-26 school year. Please read through the following information carefully.
Frederick County Public Schools is pleased to be able to offer tuition reimbursement programs for the 2025-26 school year. Please read through the following information carefully.
All reimbursements are subject to available funding.
You may not participate in more than one tuition reimbursement program.
Only current full-time employees, at the time the reimbursement request is submitted, are eligible for reimbursement.
Employees on an approved Leave of Absence are not eligible for any of the tuition reimbursement programs.
STAFF TUITION REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM
STAFF TUITION REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM
Frederick County Public Schools offers financial assistance to current, full-time staff members who are pursuing a degree or certificate related to their job duties or renewing their teaching license. Reimbursement is available for a maximum of $1,000 per college class, with varying program structures.
Program Options
Advanced Degree Program (Associate, Bachelor, Doctorate, or Certificate Program): Covers up to $1,000 per class (maximum of 3 classes per school year) for a total of $3,000 annually.
Single College Credit Class: Up to $1,000 is reimbursed for a single class taken for college credit to renew a teaching license. This is a one-time reimbursement during a license renewal period.
Western Governors University: Up to $3000 per sixth month term (for a total of $3,000 annually).
Eligibility Requirements
Be a current, full-time staff member
Be enrolled in a degree or certificate program related to your job duties
Meet all program requirements and submit the necessary documentation
How to Apply
Submit a Memorandum of Agreement to Beth Heishman (heishmab@fcpsk12.net). Link to MEMORANDUM FORM (For Tuition)
Complete an online Tuition Reimbursement Form for each class by the dates signed below or by the license renewal for which you seek reimbursement. Link to
Deadlines to Request Reimbursement per Semester
Fall 2025: October 17, 2025
Spring 2026: March 9, 2026
Summer 2026 (classes ending before June 30th): May 15, 2026
Summer 2026 (classes ending after June 30th): Use the 2026-2027 online form available July 1, 2026
Once approved, the following documentation must be submitted to Beth Heishman by June 30, 2026 (heishmab@fcpsk12.net)
Signed Memorandum of Agreement form (Should be submitted directly following approval)
Acceptance letter from college/university (must include student name and name of the college/university)
Grade transcript for class(es) with no less than a “B” earned
Statement or receipt indicating requested class(es) are paid in full - must include student name and name of the college/university and must show specific class(es).
STAFF iTeach REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM
STAFF iTeach REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM
The Frederick County School Board will reimburse up to $3,050.00 upon successful completion of the program. Reimbursements are subject to annual funding levels. Please note that reimbursements do not cover required assessments for degree completion or licensure endorsements, application fees, or textbooks/materials.
Eligibility Requirements
Be a current, full-time staff member for which a VDOE professional license is required OR hold a Frederick County Public Schools position in which licensure via iTeach has been recommended as a division
Verify completion of the iTeach program resulting in full licensure
How to Apply
Submit a Memorandum of Agreement to Beth Heishman (heishmab@fcpsk12.net). Link MEMORANDUM FORM (iTeach)
Complete an online Tuition Reimbursement Form for after completion of iTeach program. Link to TUITION REIMBURSEMENT FORM.
The following documentation must be submitted to Beth Heishman by June 30, 2026 (heishmab@fcpsk12.net)
Signed Memorandum of Agreement form (Should be submitted directly following approval)
Acceptance letter from college/university (must include student name and name of the college/university)
Grade transcript for class(es) with no less than a “B” earned
Statement or receipt indicating requested class(es) are paid in full - must include student name and name of the college/university and must show specific class(es).
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