2026-27 Virginia Educator’s Reduced Tuition Form

Full-time Virginia educators (K-12) can qualify to pay a reduced tuition rate for Radford University courses offered on and off campus. Educators (teachers, administrators, counselors, and librarians) can be enrolled for a graduate degree, additional endorsements, or for re-licensure. Radford University has implemented this policy as recognition of the importance for Virginia educators to enhance their professional knowledge and skills.

A Request for Reduced Tuition Rate for Virginia Educators needs to be submitted once per academic year and is effective for both the academic year and the following summer sessions. Your Virginia Educator’s Reduced Tuition Form must also have the required employer verification from principal or designee to be considered complete. Upon completion, Radford University Graduate Admissions staff will verify your eligibility and notify the Student Accounts Office and the Registrar’s Office. Reduced Tuition Rate may not be applied retroactively to previous terms.

The following eligibility guidelines apply:

1. A baccalaureate degree is required for Kindergarten through grade 12 public and private school teachers, counselors, administrators, and librarians. Admission to Radford University as a matriculated or non-degree graduate-level student is required.
2. Eligible personnel must be full-time contractual employees of a public school division or private school within the Commonwealth of Virginia.
3. Individuals on official leave from their assignments are eligible for reduced tuition.
4. There is no restriction on the number of hours that can be taken.
5. Courses for which educators request reduced tuition must be for professional development, not for planned career changes outside of education.

Reduced Tuition Rate for Virginia Educators is set by the Board of Visitors each May to be effective the following fall semester.

If you do not qualify for the reduced rate, you will be responsible for any outstanding amount. If you have any questions about the processing of your request for reduced tuition, please contact Radford University Graduate Admissions at gradadmit@radford.edu.

Last date for approval of request is ten (10) days following census date for appropriate term. Census dates for each term are located on the Registrar's website.

Applicant Information

First Name:

Last Name:

Date of Birth:

Radford University Student ID Number:

Email Address:

Term reduced tuition should be applied for:

Day Telephone:

Country

Street

City

Region

Postal Code

Employer Information

List School Division in which currently employed:

List your current position title:

List your teaching grade:

List your licensure level:

Name of Principal or Staff Development Coordinator:

Email address of Principal or Staff Development Coordinator:

Applicant Signature

I hereby certify that the information provided on this request form is true and complete without evasion or misrepresentation. I understand that if it is found to be otherwise, it is sufficient cause for the denial of the request for reduced tuition.

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