About CIC-TEP

The CIC Tuition Exchange Program (CIC-TEP) is comprised of a network of CIC (Consortium of Independent College) member colleges and universities that are willing to accept as students, tuition-free, full-time employees and their family members.  Each participating institution in the network agrees to import a limited number of students on the same admission basis as they accept all other students, without regard to the number of students it exports.  

Nearly 440 colleges and universities (roughly two-thirds of all CIC members) from 48 states and five countries participate in the CIC-TEP program. 

Many CIC-TEP schools are also Tuition Exchange schools. If you submit your TE EZ-Application to a CIC-TEP school and you meet the eligibility requirements, the Import School will consider you for a CIC-TEP Scholarship or a TE Scholarship.

You do not need to submit an additional application to be considered for both scholarship programs. The Import school determines which scholarship (TE or CIC) will be offered. For more information, visit the CIC-TEP webpage. 

Aurora University
Millsaps College

Answers to Frequently Asked CIC-TEP Questions

Do I need to submit a separate application to be considered for the CIC-TEP scholarship?
No. If you submit your TE EZ-Application to a CIC-TEP school that also participates in The Tuition Exchange Program, and you meet the eligibility requirements for consideration for both, the Import School will consider you for a CIC Scholarship or a TE Scholarship.

What is the amount of a CIC-TEP?
CIC-TEP Scholarships are full tuition scholarships.

Are all TE schools also CIC-TEP Program participants?
While many TE schools also participate in the CIC-TEP program, there are 79 CIC-TEP schools that do not participate in The Tuition Exchange.

Which schools are CIC-TEP schools?
There are currently nearly 440 colleges that participate in CIC-TEP. Explore the CIC-TEP School List.

Can I be considered for a CIC-TEP Scholarship if my parent works at a TE school that is not also a CIC-TEP school?
No. Only dependent students whose parents are employed at CIC-TEP schools can be considered for CIC-TEP Scholarships.

Are CIC-TEP Scholarships available for graduate/professional study?
Yes. In addition to full-time undergraduate study, institutions can allow Import students to enroll in graduate, doctoral, online and/or study-abroad programs. Search CIC-TEP schools by member type.

Visit the CIC-TEP FAQ page to learn more about the CIC-TEP Program.