Educators Excellence Initiative

Terry B. Rogers

College of Education & Social Sciences

Learn more about the Educators Excellence Initiative (EEI) and Our Programs.

Half-Off Enrollment

The WT Educators Excellence Initiative allows any full-time teacher, administrator, librarian, nurse, counselor, paraprofessional, substitute teacher (categorized as full-time by their ISD and working full-time), and education service center (ESC) employees to pursue a degree at WT for half the cost.

The WT EEI is available to eligible employees in the following areas: Texas Community Colleges, Region 16 and ESC, Region 17 and ESC, Region 18 and ESC, All Texas A and AA School Districts, Amarillo Collegiate Academy, Premier High School (Amarillo Campus), and Richard Milburn Academy (Amarillo Campus).

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Traditional Undergraduate Degree Option

Teacher Preparation with a Bachelor's Degree

For those just beginning their college career, this pathway leads to earning a bachelor's degree and teaching certification.

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PACE

Panhandle Alternative Certification for Educators

Already have your undergraduate degree but need certification? PACE is for you. While not covered by the Educators Excellent Initiative since it is already discounted, PACE is a low-cost and affordable option to earn your certification.

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Graduate Degree Options

MA, MAT, M.Ed., and Ed.D.

Certification Options

Additional Graduate Programs

Undergraduate and Alternative Certification

For assistance or information, please contact Aubrye Ham at (806) 651-2668 or aham@wtamu.edu

Graduate Programs

For assistance or information, please contact Misty MaGouirk at (806) 651-2909 or mmagouirk@wtamu.edu

WTAMU Admissions

For assistance or information, please contact the admissions office at (806) 651-2020 or admissions@wtamu.edu

West Texas A&M Admissions Information

Learn more about the admissions process and the next steps in your journey.

Freshman Student

Freshman students have earned fewer than 12 college-level credits after high school graduation.

Freshman Next Steps

Transfer Student

Transfer students have earned 12 or more transferable college-level credits at a regionally accredited institution after high school graduation.

Transfer Next Steps

Returning Student

Returning students have previously attended and completed courses at WT.

Returning Next Steps

Graduate Student

Graduate students have earned a bachelor's degree and are pursuing a second bachelor’s, master's, or a doctorate degree.

Graduate Next Steps

How EEI Works

Eligible employees must apply for the tuition reduction each academic year. Once approved, the 50-percent reduction will be applied to tuition and mandatory fees, helping educators pursue their academic goals at a fraction of the cost.

First Step: Apply to WT Now

Being admitted to WT is the first step toward being eligible for the EEI Tuition Reduction.

Choose Undergraduate Admission for a bachelor’s degree, or Graduate Admission for a master’s or doctoral degree.

Apply for Undergraduate Admission Apply for Graduate Admission

Next Steps:

Apply for the EEI Tuition Reduction

Complete the Tuition Reduction application for Community Colleges or a Region. 1A and 2A schools within Regions 16, 17, and 18 should use their corresponding Region application. WT Registrar will work with the Region or ISD to verify tuition reduction eligibility.

Region 16 Region 17 Region 18 1A and 2A (excluding Regions 16, 17, 18) Texas Community College

For 1A and 2A schools, an Employment Verification Form needs to be filled out and printed on the school district letterhead and submitted within the application.

Submit Contact Information for Employment Verification

Register for Classes

Once you have been admitted to WT, you will meet with Advising Services to register for classes.
- Admitted students will receive information via their student email on how to schedule an appointment with Advising Services.

Final Step: Fund Your Education.

Once you are registered for classes, your bill will be generated by the next business day.
- The tuition reduction will be applied to tuition and mandatory fees.
- Students must either create a payment plan or pay their bill in full before the payment deadline each semester.
- Refer to the WT Business Office pages for additional payment details.
WT encourages all students to apply for financial aid and scholarships as well.
- Learn about and apply for Financial Aid.
- Learn about and apply for Scholarships.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When should I apply for the tuition reduction?

Can I apply for tuition reduction retroactively?

What happens if my employment status changes during the semester?

What costs are not covered?

Can I receive other financial aid while using the tuition reduction?

Does the program apply to online courses?

Where can I find more information about the cost of attendance at WTAMU?