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Frequently Asked Questions

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Note: The FACHEX or TE coordinator at your home institution is often the best source for information regarding the program or for items not referenced in these FAQs.

General FAQ for Both Incoming and Outgoing Students

What are FACHEX and Tuition Exchange?

FACHEX is a tuition remission exchange program for 26 participating Jesuit universities. Tuition Exchange (TE) is a tuition remission exchange program with more than 660 participating universities. Marquette University participates in both FACHEX and Tuition Exchange. Additionally, Tuition Exchange is the company that oversees the database and processes the eligibility certifications for FACHEX participating universities. Students and/or parents that have requested certification of eligibility may receive emails from Tuition Exchange from time to time and should pay attention to them. The Tuition Exchange database sends an automated e-mail to confirm certification. Additionally, some schools use this system to notify applicants of FACHEX awards.

What about a FACHEX or TE certification letter?

For data security reasons, children are certified as FACHEX/TE eligible via the Tuition Exchange database, instead of the previously used certification letters/emails. Parents should contact their home institution’s FACHEX/TE coordinator to follow the appropriate process to be added. Only the home institution can enter and certify an employee child as FACHEX/TE eligible in the database. Failure to have your child certified in this database will result in the failure of your child to be considered for FACHEX/TE at any school. There are no exceptions.

Some of the FACHEX schools are also members of TE. Should my child apply under both programs at those institutions?

Generally, yes. FACHEX awards are for full tuition, while TE awards may vary. Marquette University awards full tuition for TE, while some institutions offer full tuition or a set amount for 2025-2026 of $43,000. Applying through both programs improves the opportunity to receive either a FACHEX or TE award.

Can FACHEX be used for room and board or other expenses?

No. FACHEX is a tuition only benefit and cannot be used for room and board, books, fees, or other expenses.

Can TE be used for room and board or other expenses?

Usually, no. Some TE schools cover other expenses, such as housing, in their awards. The Search Member Schools webpage includes details on which schools offer scholarships that cover more than basic tuition.