Dominican University participates in three exchange programs:

Tuition exchange awards are competitive and the number of students awarded may vary based on the number of tuition exchange applications.

Learn More about Dominican's Tuition Exchange

  • Application Process
    • New students should submit their admission application and tuition exchange application(s) in the fall preceding the semester they plan to enroll at Dominican University.
    • Tuition exchange applications will be reviewed beginning in November and decisions will be released around the Thanksgiving holiday.
    • Tuition exchange applications received after the Thanksgiving holiday will be reviewed on a monthly basis.
    • Applicants and their home institutions will be notified on a rolling basis.
    • Applications will be selected based on their academic credentials and space available in the program. In recent years, all students who meet the criteria have been offered the tuition exchange award, however; the number of awards may vary based on the number of tuition exchange applications.
    • Renewal applicants should confirm renewal eligibility with their home institution in the spring preceding the next academic year.
  • Policies
    • The tuition exchange awards cover tuition only. All fees, books, room, and board are the responsibility of the students and their families. Students are not eligible for additional institutional funds to cover those costs, including the Residence Life Grant.
    • Any Dominican University scholarships, as well as state and federal grants, reduce the amount of the tuition exchange award, but all, in combination, will cover tuition.
    • Students are required to submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or Alternative Application for Illinois Financial Aid each year. For questions or concerns, please contact the Tuition Exchange Liaison Officer (TELO) at Dominican University, listed here on the Tuition Exchange, Inc., webpage.
    • Students who receive a tuition exchange award are eligible to apply to become a Resident Advisor (RA) and are eligible for any associated room and board cost waivers.
    • Students must be enrolled full-time (12-18 credits) each semester during the regular academic year (fall and spring). Tuition exchange awards may be granted for up to 8 semesters.
    • Tuition exchange awards cannot be used for study abroad.
    • Students must be certified annually by a parent’s home institution to confirm eligibility to continue to receive the tuition exchange award.
    • Students must maintain satisfactory academic progress to continue to receive the tuition exchange award.
    • If the parent of a student is no longer employed at their home institution after the start of a semester in which a dependent child/student is receiving a tuition exchange award, the award will be effective for the remainder of the semester, quarter, or trimester. Employees and their child/student may lose their eligibility for the tuition exchange award for subsequent terms and should reach out to the TELO at Dominican University to discuss options.

Dominican University Employees

Please visit the External Tuition Exchange Programs page for information.