Empowering Educators Across the Panhandle and Beyond
West Texas A&M University is proud to offer the WT Educators Excellence Initiative (WT EEI), providing a 50-percent tuition and mandatory fee reduction for eligible educators in the Texas Panhandle Region 16 Education Service Center area. Beginning with spring 2026 courses, WT is expanding the EEI to Region 17 and Region 18 Education Service Center Areas, as well as all A and AA school districts across the State of Texas.
This initiative is an extraordinary investment in the future of the region’s schools, demonstrating WT’s commitment to serving the Panhandle and Texas, and empowering educators to bring innovation, leadership, and fresh perspectives back to their classrooms and districts. By investing in our educators and working together, we’re redefining and shaping educational excellence for the entire region.
Key Benefits
- 50-percent tuition reduction on all assessed tuition and mandatory fees
- Available for WT’s 66 undergraduate degrees and 44 graduate degrees, including doctoral degrees in agriculture and education
- Flexible course options, including online and evening classes, to fit your schedule
- Simple application process with support from WT
Available Programs
Students are eligible to use the tuition reduction for one degree at each level (bachelor, master, and doctoral). If a student has already attained a master's degree prior to applying for the EEI, then the tuition reduction may be used for a single second master's degree. Second bachelor's degrees are not eligible for the tuition reduction.
Students are eligible to use the tuition reduction for specific certificates and/or coursework preparation for licensure or certification. Students are not limited to the number of certificates and/or coursework preparation for licensure of certification.
Please note: Programs and certifications that are already offered at a discounted rate are not eligible for the EEI tuition reduction. This includes Panhandle Alternative Certification for Educators (PACE).
Who is Eligible?
Eligible emplyees will be verified by their Region or ISD employment certification individual as one of the following types of full-time employees:
- teachers
- administrators
- librarians
- nurses
- counselors
- paraprofessionals
- substitute teachers categorized as full-time by their ISD and working full-time
- Education Support Center (ESC) employees
The WT EEI is available to the above eligible employees in the following areas:
- 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
- Richard Milburn Academy, Amarillo campus
How It 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.
Next Steps:
Apply for the EEI Tuition Reduction
We are currently expanding our EEI Tuition Reduction form to include our new partners in Regions 17 and 18, as well as all A and AA school districts across the state. The new form will be available on October 20, 2025. Please return to this page on that date to complete your EEI Tuition Reduction form.
- WT Registrar will work with the Region or ISD to verify tuition reduction eligibility.
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 (FAQs)
Email: registrar@wtamu.edu
Email: admissions@wtamu.edu
Email: graduateschool@wtamu.edu
Program Changes and Discontinuation
West Texas A&M University reserves the right to modify, suspend, or terminate the WT Educators Excellence Initiative or any of its processes at any time, at its sole discretion. Any changes to the program, including eligibility criteria, benefits, application procedures, or other related aspects, will be communicated to eligible participants as necessary. The University is not obligated to provide advance notice of such changes and will make decisions based on its institutional needs and priorities.