Ball State University has joined the Federal Academic Alliance and is offering reduced tuition rates for all eligible, non-Indiana resident Federal Government Employees (civil servants), spouses, and dependents who enroll in online undergraduate- and graduate-level programs and courses through Ball State’s Teachers College.
Ball State is also extending this offer to eligible Federal Government retirees. Educators and staff who work in state-funded institutions are classified as state employees, and therefore not eligible for the Federal Academic Alliance tuition reduction.
Federal Academic Alliance Benefits
As a Ball State Online student, you will receive the following:
- In-state tuition rates for out-of-state (non-Indiana) residents
- Approximately a 40% reduction for undergraduate courses
- Approximately a 30% reduction for graduate courses
- Academic excellence from the award-winning Teachers College
Complete our form to connect with a Student Success Specialist. Our specialists can help you develop a plan of study to meet your personal and professional goals. They can also make sure the courses you register for are eligible for reduced tuition.
Eligibility
All current Federal Employees (civil servants), spouses, dependents, and retirees are eligible for the in-state tuition rate for Teachers College online, undergraduate- and graduate-level programs and courses. The full terms of eligibility are listed below.
- For undergraduate courses: Review the Undergraduate Application Process for requirements and apply to Ball State University.
- For graduate courses: You will need to apply to be admitted to the Ball State Graduate School in order to pursue online graduate certificates, degrees, or courses for professional development.
- You may enroll in a maximum of 12 credits per semester.
- You need to maintain a 3.0 or higher GPA within the first 9 credits and beyond to continue receiving a tuition discount.
- You are responsible for paying all other applicable fees.
If you are no longer employed by the Federal Government, then you are no longer eligible for the 30% tuition reduction. However, if you began a Teachers College program through Ball State’s Federal Academic Alliance partnership, but do not reach completion within two years, you will remain eligible for the tuition reduction only under the following circumstances:
- You remain employed as a Federal employee or you are separated from Federal employment due to a general “reduction in force” of Federal employees.
- You remain in good academic standing.
- You continue your enrollment uninterrupted until program completion
- You remain in good financial standing with Ball State and Teachers College.
Spouses and dependents of current Federal Employees are eligible for the in-state tuition rate for Teachers College online, undergraduate- and graduate-level programs and courses. The full terms of eligibility are listed below.
- If you are a spouse or dependent, you will need to submit a current LES of the Federal Employee along with the following documentation:
- Spouses: Marriage license
- Dependents: Birth certificate or the most recent tax return on which you were claimed as a dependent
- For undergraduate courses: Review the Undergraduate Application Process for requirements and apply to Ball State University.
- For graduate courses: You will need to apply to be admitted to the Ball State Graduate School in order to pursue online graduate certificates, degrees, or courses for professional development.
- You may enroll in a maximum of 12 credits per semester.
- You need to maintain a 3.0 or higher GPA within the first 9 credits and beyond to continue receiving a tuition discount.
- You are responsible for paying all other applicable fees.
*Final determination of eligibility is made by Ball State University. The terms of the partnership between Ball State University Teachers College and Federal Academic Alliance will be reviewed every five years and are subject to change, termination, or cancellation at any time by either party via written correspondence. Upon termination, students will be permitted to continue their current enrollment through the end of the current course section.
Ball State's Reputation: A Leader In Online Education
Ball State has a rich history and national reputation for providing high-quality online education. These programs are consistently recognized as “Best Online Programs” by U.S. News & World Report.
The online format is designed with the working adult in mind and allows you the flexibility to earn an advanced education, no matter where you reside. Many Ball State Online students take one or two courses at a time until they find the right balance between work, classes, and life. And, you’ll still earn a reputable Ball State degree without having to step foot inside a physical classroom.
Ball State's History With Federal Organizations
Ball State’s Teachers College has a long-standing relationship with the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA). In 2003, Teachers College was one of three schools to form student teaching programs with DoDEA on U.S. military bases in Europe. That program continues to be offered in Europe and is expanding to other areas. We share DoDEA’s emphasis on lifetime learning.
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