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.