PA Educator Tuition Scholarship
Empowering Educators, Transforming Communities.
At Lehigh University’s College of Education, we believe that investing in educators is the most effective way to invest in our future. We are committed to caring through work that makes a lasting social impact, and we know that Pennsylvania’s educators help bridge the gap between research and the real-world classroom every day. To support the critical work of educators across the Commonwealth, we are offering a 15% tuition discount to those certified by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, as well as individuals working in a PreK-12 setting in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Partner with us in supporting positive outcomes for our students and schools!
We value your dedication to the profession and we want to be your partner in lifelong learning, helping you refine your craft and become the best educator you can be. Our education tuition discount is our way of saying thank you for your service and supporting your commitment to education. Whether you are seeking new certifications or a master's degree, we want to ensure that cost is not a barrier to accessing the world-class education that will help you - and your students - thrive. By making our evidence-based training more financially accessible, we aim to empower you with the advanced skills and innovative strategies needed to maximize your impact on the youth in our classrooms and the health of our local communities.
PA Educator Tuition Incentive Procedures
In order to obtain approval as an eligible Pennsylvania educator through Lehigh’s College of Education, you must fill out the form that applies to you:
- I hold a PDE certification
- I do not hold a PDE certification, I will request employment verification from my district/school
Once you have submitted a completed form, the Office of Admissions will confirm that you are eligible for the Pennsylvania Educator Tuition Incentive program. If you have any questions regarding the program, please contact coe-admissions@lehigh.edu.
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Eligibility Requirements: The Pennsylvania Educator Tuition Scholarship provides a tuition discount to individuals who hold a current Pennsylvania Department of Education certification, as well as to individuals who work in a PreK-12 school setting in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The 2025-2026 discount rate is 15%. This discount may be applied on up to 18 credits per year, summer through spring. Tuition discounts can be applied to single courses, certificates or a degree. We are not able to apply retroactive discounts.
Please Note: Lehigh COE is offering a tuition scholarship on up to 18 credits per academic year. It is the student's responsibility to manage their coursework within the parameters of their district/organization's contract with its employees. The tuition scholarship will be calculated into each individual’s tuition bill, which will be billed directly to the student. It is the student's responsibility to pay the bill, set up a payment plan or request payment deferral from the Bursar's office. Direct billing to employers is not offered.
Frequently Asked Questions
While we anticipate most eligible participants will be offered admission to the College of Education, admission will depend on the entire application submitted to the College. Some degree programs, particularly doctoral programs, have a limited number of slots for new students each year.
Please refer to the Transfer Credits section on the Admissions Information page.
Please visit this page for more information regarding tuition costs.
This scholarship provides a tuition discount on up to 18 credits per year, summer through spring, to eligible participants. Some school districts/organizations have limits on the number of credits their employees may be reimbursed for; it is the student's responsibility to manage their coursework within the parameters of their district/organization's contract with its employees.
Please visit the Bursar’s website for information.
This scholarship only applies to tuition. It does not cover additional fees.
Eligible participants who are already accepted into programs of study in the COE are covered by this incentive program going forward. Thus, you will be awarded the Pennsylvania Educator Tuition Scholarship for all future coursework in the COE. You will not, however, be eligible for refunds on tuition paid for coursework completed before completing the steps to enroll this program.
No. This scholarship program only covers courses taken in the COE. Courses taken in other departments and colleges at Lehigh University are subject to their current tuition rates, and students are responsible for handling all relevant financial aspects of taking such coursework.
This scholarship program does not just apply to master's and doctoral degrees. You may apply as a certificate or non-degree student.
If you are seeking certification only, you are allowed to take more than the standard non-degree limit of 12 credits. You are, instead, classified as a professional development/non-degree student pursuing external certification and can take as many credits as required by the external accrediting agency.
Courses are typically offered Monday-Thursday from 4:25-7:05 PM and 7:15-9:55 PM. However, we have some one-week and two-week course formats, particularly during the summer and in the winter session (between the end of the fall semester and the start of the spring semester).
You may take up to 12 credits across our five academic programs as a non-degree student. However, if you want a certification or an advanced degree, you must follow the program of study.
Yes. A few courses are limited to students already admitted to a degree program and you may not be able to take such courses unless you apply to that degree program and are admitted. In addition, some courses have prerequisites and you may not be able to take those courses until you complete the prerequisites. Lastly, some courses are not open to non-degree students. In unusual circumstances, however, Program Directors may grant non-degree students’ permission to take such courses.
A number of courses are offered every semester, some are offered once a year, and most courses are offered within a two-year cycle. Course offerings may vary by semester, including summer terms and winter sessions (between the end of the fall semester and the beginning of spring semester).
Please contact coe-admissions@lehigh.edu.
