STEPHENVILLE, Texas — With student success and affordability in mind, Tarleton State has announced that expenses for entry-level certification exams and licensure fees will now be covered by the university.
Students will be reimbursed upon successful first attempt completion.
“We are committed to removing barriers that stand in the way of student success,” said Tarleton State President Dr. James Hurley. “Hundreds of dollars for one exam can be daunting. This program will address that affordability concern for our Texans as they prepare to make a difference in their professional pursuits.”
Future educators working toward their certifications represent the largest group at Tarleton State to benefit.
Students within the College of Health Sciences with required exams or licensures are among others set to be impacted from the financial support.
Exams and licensure fees currently range from $120 to $600. During the 2023-24 academic year, over 700 students took entry-level certification exams.
The exam certification reimbursement program will go into effect for students graduating December 2024 or after. For more information and to see eligibility requirements, visit www.tarleton.edu/scholarships/exam-cert-funds/.
A founding member of The Texas A&M System, Tarleton State University is breaking records — in enrollment, research, scholarship, athletics, philanthropy and engagement — while transforming the lives of approximately 18,000 students in Stephenville, Fort Worth, Waco, Bryan and online. For 125 years, Tarleton State has been committed to accessible higher education opportunities for all while helping students grow academically, socially and professionally through programs that emphasize real world learning and address regional, state and national needs.