Empowering School Employees Across the Panhandle
West Texas A&M University is proud to offer the WT Region 16 Excellence Initiative, providing a 50-percent tuition and mandatory fee reduction for all full-time employees and their dependents at all schools within the Region 16 Education Service Center.
This initiative is an extraordinary investment in the future of Texas, demonstrating WT’s commitment to serving the Panhandle and State, by empowering school districts to bring innovation, leadership, and fresh perspectives back to their campuses, classrooms and districts. By investing in our schools and working together, we’re redefining and shaping educational excellence for the entire State.
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 Region 16 Excellence Initiative, 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 tuition reduction. This includes Panhandle Alternative Certification for Educators (PACE).
Who is Eligible?
Any employee will be verified by their Institution, Region or ISD employment certification individual as full-time employees.
Dependents of any full-time employee will be verified by providing requested information to WT.
Students must maintain good academic standing (2.0 GPA for undergraduate, and 3.0 for graduate students).
How It Works
Eligible employees or dependents 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 R16EI 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 R16EI Tuition Reduction
Complete the Tuition Reduction application for schools within Region 16. WT Registrar will work with Region 16 to verify tuition reduction eligibility.
Eligible dependents will be required to provide additional information to WT.
The application form will be available February 17. The dependent application form will be available March 1.
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 (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 Region 16 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.