Tuition Waiver Program

The Colleges of Worcester Consortium facilitates a Tuition Waiver Program at member institutions for teachers* in the following school systems:

  • Worcester Public Schools
  • Worcester Diocese Schools
  • Worcester Academy
  • Bancroft School
  • Notre Dame Academy

*This program does not apply to administrators or staff. Anyone from eligible schools with a full-time teacher contract, who works directly with students, is eligible to apply for a Tuition Waiver.

This program is for fall and spring semesters only at Consortium colleges. Each teacher should contact the college directly to determine the course and course number for which he/she would like to register. Teachers then fill out the online application and wait for email notification before registering for the course. Waivers are granted based upon space availability in a course; past Tuition Waiver history; and enrollment in graduate program at a Consortium college.

Please note that vouchers waive tuition costs only. Students awarded vouchers will have to pay appropriate fees (parking permit, registration fee, etc.) which vary by college. For more information about fees, contact the Registrar's Office at the college you want to attend.

We are currently not accepting applications. Spring Applications were due December 19, 2011. Applications for the Fall 2012 semester will be due in August 2012. Your principal or superintendant will notify you when applications will be available online and will give you a password and username.

For more information about the Tuition Waiver program, contact:

Christine Beasley, Program Assistant
Colleges of Worcester Consortium, Inc.
484 Main Street - Suite 500
Worcester MA 01608
508.754.6829 ext. 3001
cbeasley [at] cowc [dot] org