Jefferson County School System

Partnership Overview

Troy University is a proud partner of Jefferson County School System. The partnership offers a tuition scholarship to all full-time employees of Jefferson County School System. Scholarships are applicable to all University degree programs and certificate programs, at all University locations including TROY online offerings.

For more information, contact Brooke McClung at bmcclung@troy.edu or 334-241-9500.

Partnership Benefits

10% tuition scholarship to all full-time employees of Jefferson County School System
- For assistance with the employee tuition scholarship, please contact Carmen Foster at 334-448-5121 or via e-mail at fosterc@troy.edu.
- The tuition scholarship is effective for enrollment in future terms and will not be applied retroactively.
Waived application fee
Free transcript evaluation
Access to TROY Career Services recruitment tool and job posting network, Handshake. Employers may post jobs and internships for all TROY students to view and apply.
- Download this guide to using Handshake and start recruiting TROY students today: Handshake Guide for Partners

Marketing Materials

Utilize these materials to promote the Jefferson County School System + TROY partnership to employees. Click the following links to download a pdf.

To request complimentary printed marketing materials, please contact the Troy University Marketing Office at 334-670-5856.

Degree Programs

Tuition & Financial Aid

All full-time employees of Jefferson County School System receive a 10% tuition scholarship for any degree program found in the above links. Current tuition costs and fees can be viewed here.

Troy University is committed to providing exceptional service to students and their families who apply for financial assistance. The Office of Financial Aid offers a variety of services and programs designed to help you find ways to meet the costs of education. We want you to succeed at Troy University.

For more information, go to fa.troy.edu.

Steps to Receive Your TROY Tuition Benefits

ADMISSIONS

1. You can contact your personal partnership liaison for assistance at any time.

2. Review Admission Requirements - Undergraduate/Graduate

3. Complete the Troy University Application for Admission at troy.edu/admissions. Be sure to include your partnership code.

If you have already created a TROY Application Profile, you will need to login. If you have not yet created a profile, click “Create a profile” under the login button to do so.
Once your profile is created and you are able to login, you will follow the “Next Steps” located at the bottom of the page to start your online application.
In order for your application fee to be waived, you will need to enter a Partnership Number on the payment screen. Please contact the Troy University partnership liaison or your Troy University recruiter to obtain a Partnership Number.
When the application is submitted, you will be contacted by an admissions representative that will help you through the admissions process for your selected academic program.

4. Submit transcripts, test scores, and letter of recommendation (graduate only) to Troy University at the address given to you by your partnership liaison.

5. Complete Application for Financial Aid if desired – Financial Aid Website

6. Provide proof of eligibility to your partnership liaison and your assigned student services representative.

TUITION SCHOLARSHIP

1. For new students, you will need to complete the admission process before registering for classes.

2. Once you have registered for at least one class for the upcoming term or semester, you will need to send an email to Carmen Foster at fosterc@troy.edufrom your work email address with the following information:

Student Name
Student ID Number
Company/Agency of Employment
Partnership Code

3. Your tuition scholarship will then be applied to your account.

FAQs

When can I apply to Troy University using these partner benefits?

The partnership with Jefferson County School System and TROY was completed in November of 2019. All full-time employees of Jefferson County School System are eligible for these benefits once agreement is signed by both parties.

When will I start to receive the 10% tuition scholarship?

Your tuition scholarship will begin for the term in which you notify TROY of your partnership eligibility. In order for the scholarship to be applied, you must make the request to TROY within the FIRST WEEK OF CLASS. Credit will not be given for courses taken prior to the application of the partnership scholarship to a student's account.

Who can I contact with more questions?

Please contact Brooke McClung at bmcclung@troy.edu or 334-241-9500.