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• General FAQ for Both Incoming and Outgoing Students

Are all employees eligible for FACHEX and TE?

Any current employee who is eligible for the child tuition remission benefit at Marquette University is eligible to apply to have their child considered for a potential FACHEX or TE award at a participating institution. This benefit requires 5 or more years of continuous full-time regular service at Marquette. If you are uncertain about your employment history or eligibility, please contact the Benefits Office (benefits@marquette.edu).

I have not yet been employed at Marquette for 5 years, but my child is applying for college now. Can I apply for FACHEX or TE anyway?

Most FACHEX or TE institutions only consider incoming first-year students who are eligible for the child tuition remission benefit on the first day of the first semester of attendance. If you will become eligible for tuition remission benefits after your child has been accepted as a first-year student (whether that would be in the spring semester of the first year or beginning in the second year or later), or if your child has completed the first year of college at a different school, you must contact the FACHEX/TE Coordinator at the desired participating institution at that time to see if it is still possible for your child to apply for FACHEX or TE.

Do I apply for FACHEX or TE if my child wants to come to Marquette University?

If a Marquette employee dependent intends to apply only to Marquette University, they should NOT apply for FACHEX or TE. Attendance at Marquette University is covered through the child tuition remission benefit.

Can I apply for FACHEX or TE for myself (and/or spouse) to study at a participating university?

No. The FACHEX and TE programs (at all participating universities), are only available to the children of currently eligible faculty and staff members. There is no adult exchange program currently offered for faculty or staff members, nor their spouses.

My child wants to take one course at a participating university. Can I apply for FACHEX or TE?

No. If offered, FACHEX or TE covers 8 semesters (4 years) of continuous full-time undergraduate study during the traditional fall and spring semesters. The awards are not available for part time study, summer study, or for individual course remuneration.

Is there a deadline to apply for FACHEX or TE?

Yes. Marquette, as export school, has designated February 1 as the last date to submit your certification application through EZ Applicaiton. Each receiving school sets their own applications deadlines. Family is responsible for meeting any deadlines of the receiving school requires. 

What if I miss this deadline?

The Office of the Provost will process a late certification request, but many schools will not honor a certification that is received after that school’s deadline. It is suggested that you contact the FACHEX/TE coordinator at the receiving school before requesting certification to see if they will still accept it.

If I missed the FACHEX/TE certification deadline, and the school my child wishes to attend will not accept a late certification, is there anything Marquette University can do?

No. Marquette University will not assume responsibility for students/parents who either fail to follow the certification process or fail to meet the established deadlines of the program. You may try to petition the desired school, but Marquette does not play a part in this process beyond submitting the certification.

Is FACHEX or TE an automatic exchange?

No. Each school makes its own determination about how many students it will extend FACHEX or TE awards to, and there is no guarantee to any employee that their child will be able to utilize the benefit at the school of their choice. FACHEX and TE are competitive processes.

What are my child’s chances of getting a FACHEX or TE award?

Since FACHEX/TE award is normally offered to the most academically competitive student(s) in the pool, it is highly competitive both in terms of space and selectivity. You are welcome to contact the FACHEX TE coordinator at the desired school(s) to inquire about the number of spots they may have available for the year your child is applying. You should also consider filing a FAFSA and applying for Financial Aid and other scholarships at the desired school(s), since a Financial Aid offer may make it possible to attend that school should FACHEX/TE award not be offered. We have seen situations where a financial aid offer was better for the student and family than a FACHEX award would have been. Because FACHEX is so competitive, it is strongly recommended that students apply for any aid that might be available and not rely only on receiving a FACHEX award. And most importantly, do not let the small number of awards dissuade your student from trying. As the adage goes, “you cannot win if you do not play.”

Can my child study abroad on FACHEX or TE?

Each school sets their own policies on study abroad, so you should check with the FACHEX/TE coordinator at that school to confirm.

Can my child attend classes during the summer or J-session?

FACHEX or TE awards cover only classes taken during the traditional fall and spring semesters. Summer courses are not covered. However, if a Marquette dependent is attending a participating university on a FACHEX or TE award, they are eligible to take courses at Marquette during the summer or J-session using the tuition remission benefit. This can be confirmed on a case-by-case basis with the Office of Student Financial Aid.

If my child receives FACHEX or TE at a participating school, but needs to take a leave of absence, can they get FACHEX or TE when they return?

FACHEX or TE covers 4 years (8 semesters) of continuous full-time undergraduate study. You should consult with the FACHEX/TE coordinator at the specific school to discuss their policy, the reasons for the leave of absence, and whether your award can be suspended and reinstated. Each school and each case is different. 

When will my child be notified if they receive FACHEX or TE?

Most schools notify a student by March and April. Some students may receive an award offer only after one of that school’s initial offers is rejected. In those cases, a student may not be notified until mid- to late May.

Once the certification of eligibility has been submitted, any communication regarding the FACHEX or TE award will happen directly between the incoming FACHEX/TE coordinator at the school(s) to which the student has applied and the student. Each participating institution establishes their own policy regarding how/when FACHEX/TE decisions will be communicated. 

What is the process for accepting or rejecting a FACHEX or TE award?

Each participating university includes the information for accepting or rejecting an award in their notification documents. You should have unitl May 1 to officially accept or reject an award, unless a university specifically requires an earlier date. 

Are there any fees charged to Marquette University employees relative to FACHEX or TE ?

A $50 application fee for each application who submits EZ Applicaiton.

When a Marquette dependent enrolls in a school with TE award, there is a $60 annual participation fee charged. Marquette employee will receive an invoice in the early Fall semester each year. 

Is it possible to receive FACHEX or TE awards from more than one participating university?

Yes. One student might receive FACHEX or TE award offers from more than one university. In these situations, it is most helpful to the institutions and to all others in the applicant pool if a decision can be made and the offers accepted or rejected as early as possible. Rejecting the additional FACHEX or TE award makes it available for awarding to another applicant.

Is it possible to receive BOTH FACHEX and TE awards from the same university?

No. For those institutions participating in both programs, an award would be offered in one or the other program, but not in both.

Can my child apply for FACHEX or TE as a transfer student or upperclassman?

This depends on the individual institution. Most schools only accept FACHEX or TE applications from incoming first-year students. You can check with the FACHEX/TE coordinator at the desired school(s) to see if this is possible before attempting certification of eligibility.

Can my child apply for FACHEX or TE for Graduate School?

No. FACHEX or TE is only available for 4 years of traditional full-time undergraduate study.