Graduate Educator Tuition Discount for Kentucky & Border State Teachers
Graduate Educator Tuition Discount
We have reduced the rate of graduate education for In-state and Border-state licensed educators to $350/credit hour for the 2020 - 2030 academic year.
Supporting Our Educators
Current Educators continue to work harder than ever. WKU wants to thank you for the exceptional work you do in the classroom ensuring that students of the Commonwealth continue to learn through this extraordinary time.
Not a Current Licensed Educator?
Thanks to stackable scholarships and aid, you can see your tuition fully funded. Learn More About Stackable Aid.
Who is Eligible?
Select your residency status to see details.
In-State Residents
Legal residents of Kentucky who hold a current Kentucky Educator License issued by the Education Professional Standards Board (EPSB).
Border State Residents
Legal residents of a bordering state* who hold a current Educator License issued by their respective State Department of Education.
*Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, Ohio, Tennessee, Virginia, & West Virginia.
Requirement Warning
Eligibility REQUIRES submission of a current teaching certificate (Educator License) to the Graduate School. Students who do not submit the certificate will not receive the discounted rate. Students must upload a Teaching Certificate for each application on file.
Your Step-by-Step Guide to Receive the Discount
Apply to Graduate School
Your first action is to complete the main application through The WKU Graduate School and review their admission requirements. First-time students new to WKU may apply to the Graduate School to enroll as either a degree-seeking or non-degree seeking student.
Start Your WKU Graduate ApplicationSubmit Teaching Certificate
Submit your current EPSB issued Teaching Certificate to the Graduate School.
Email certificate to graduate.school@wku.edu
Request confirmation that the discount will be applied to your account.
Confirm File Status
Ensure your certificate is active and on file.
Student Services > Student Records > View Graduate Program Documents
Frequently Asked Questions:
270-745-7000.
Please visit the WKU Residency Information for Graduate Students page.
Phone: (270) 745-6381
Fax: (270) 745-6584
Email:billing@wku.edu
“This program builds on WKU’s strong history of educating educators and helping them prepare students—our most precious resource—to be the future of our Commonwealth.” – Dr. Corinne M. Murphy, Dean, College of Education and Behavioral Sciences.
For questions or more information, contact Mrs. Tammy Spinks: Tammy.Spinks@wku.edu.
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