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Tuition Exchange (TE) is a network of colleges and universities that provides scholarship opportunities for dependents of employees at a participating school.

If your parent/guardian works at another TE school, you may be eligible to apply for a TE scholarship at Chapman.
Tuition Exchange scholarships cannot be used in combination with any other scholarship offered by Chapman, and the awarding of a Tuition Exchange scholarship supersedes any other scholarship offer.
Tuition Exchange scholarships cover up to four years or eight semesters of full-time undergraduate education.

The information on this page is for students looking to apply for a Tuition Exchange scholarship at Chapman. If you are a Chapman employee with a dependent looking to apply at another school, see our Tuition Exchange Program info sheet.

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Who can apply for a Tuition Exchange scholarship?

Dependents of employees who work at participating institutions are eligible to apply for a TE scholarship.

Other institutions may also have their own restrictions on eligibility. Be sure to check with your parent/guardian’s institution so that you are aware of any restrictions when applying for a TE scholarship at Chapman or other schools.

How to apply for a Tuition Exchange scholarship

If you are interested in applying for a TE scholarship, we recommend first submitting your Chapman application.

When you are ready to begin your TE application, see the How to Apply page from the Tuition Exchange site. It will walk you through the process of creating an account and applying.

Tuition Exchange Liaison Officer

Need help? Contact our TELO (Tuition Exchange Liaison Officer). Each TE school has a TELO who can help students through the application process.

See Chapman’s member school page on the Tuition Exchange site to find the most up-to-date contact info for our TELO.

Tuition Exchange application deadlines
Admission plan	Deadline
Early Action (EA)	November 15
Early Decision I	November 15
Regular Decision (RD)	February 1
Early Decision II	February 1
Fall Transfer Applicants	March 1

Tuition Exchange notification process

If you are admitted to Chapman and receive a TE scholarship, you will be notified in your financial aid letter.

You can also log in to your TE account at any time to check the status of your application.

Frequently asked questions

You can find answers to specific questions below. If your question is not answered below, see Chapman’s member school page on the Tuition Exchange site or contact us at admission@chapman.edu.

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No, TE scholarships are not guaranteed to all eligible applicants.

No, Chapman does not offer TE scholarships to graduate students.

The amount of students who receive a TE scholarship varies year to year. For the most recent data, see Chapman’s member school page on the Tuition Exchange site.

A TE scholarship at Chapman will cover up to eight semesters.

Students must meet the institution's standards for academic performance and personal conduct. The family member whose employment conveyed eligibility for a scholarship must continue to meet the exporting university’s eligibility criteria.

See Chapman’s member school page on the Tuition Exchange site for the most up-to-date dollar value.

The TE EZ-Application opens on July 1 for students wishing to enroll in the fall of the following academic year.

The Student Classification refers to the grade level you will be in when you begin receiving a TE scholarship (if offered). Be sure to select your Student Classification carefully.

If your parent’s/guardian’s school of employment is not listed as an option on the application, your parent/guardian should contact their school’s TELO (Tuition Exchange Liaison Officer). They will need to review the Export application deadline in the TELO system. See the TE School List for TELO contact information.

If you are offered a TE scholarship, you will need to accept it by your Chapman deposit deadline.

Yes, current Chapman students are eligible to apply for a TE scholarship.

No, as long as you maintain eligibility for the scholarship, you do not need to re-apply annually.

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Who can apply for a Tuition Exchange scholarship?

How to apply for a Tuition Exchange scholarship

Tuition Exchange Liaison Officer

Tuition Exchange notification process

Frequently asked questions

Are TE scholarships guaranteed to all eligible applicants?

Does Chapman offer TE scholarships to graduate students?

How many students receive a TE scholarship at Chapman per year?

How many semesters does a TE scholarship cover?

How do you retain a TE scholarship?

What is the dollar value of the scholarship?

When does the TE application cycle begin?

What is the Student Classification on the TE EZ-Application?

What if I can’t find my parent’s/guardian’s school on the application?

If I am offered a TE scholarship at Chapman, is there a specific date by which I need to accept it?

Are current Chapman students eligible for a TE scholarship?

If I am offered a TE scholarship, do I need to re-apply each year?

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