Exam Certification Reimbursement Program
Tarleton State University will reimburse the cost of required entry-level certification exams for students who demonstrate successful completion of the exam on the first attempt. This program is one of the many ways Tarleton State carries out its commitment to keeping costs low beginning in a student’s first semester through job placement.
NOTE: If applying for a Texas teacher certification it is advised to complete all the exams required for that certification, then submit one (1) request for reimbursement on ALL exams.
Eligibility Requirements
Undergraduate and graduate students who have graduated within the past six (6) months or will graduate within the next twelve (12) months and who are entering a career requiring entry-level certification are eligible by meeting the following criteria:
- Must successfully complete the exam on their first attempt, then request reimbursement.
- Timeline from taking the exam, passing, and requesting reimbursement must happen within six (6) months if completing after graduation. See Special Requirements for any exceptions.
- Does my exam qualify? Before registering to take an exam, if you are seeking reimbursement, please use the button below to verify it’s covered if you don’t see the exam in the list on this page.
- To submit a request, complete the online request form and provide documentation of successfully completing the exam. Please include documentation on the amount paid.
Special Requirements
- Nursing exam (i.e. NCLEX-RN) must be taken and reimbursement requested within two (2) months post-graduation
Sample List of Certification Exams Eligible for Reimbursement
- Certification in Family Life Education
- Child Care Director’s License
- Child Life Specialist Certification
- CPA – Certified Public Accountant
- DTR (dietetics technician, registered)
- Histotechnician (HT)
- Licensed Bachelor of Social Work (LBSW)
- Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS)
- Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)
- National Athletic Trainers’ Association Board of Certification
- NCLEX-RN (must take exam and request reimbursement within 2 months)
- TEA Exam – Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources 6-12
- TEA Exam – Art EC-12
- TEA Exam – Bilingual Education Supplemental
- TEA Exam – Bilingual Target Language Proficiency Test (BTLPT) Spanish
- TEA Exam – Chemistry 7-12
- TEA Exam – Core Subjects 4-8
- TEA Exam – Core Subjects EC-6
- TEA Exam – Early Childhood: PK-3
- TEA Exam – English as a Second Language Supplemental
- TEA Exam – English Language Arts and Reading 4-8
- TEA Exam – English Language Arts and Reading 7-12
- TEA Exam – English Language Arts and Reading/Social Studies 4-8
- TEA Exam – History 7-12
- TEA Exam – Languages Other Than English (LOTE) Spanish EC-12
- TEA Exam – Life Science 7-12
- TEA Exam – Mathematics 4-8
- TEA Exam – Mathematics 7-12
- TEA Exam – Mathematics/Science 4-8
- TEA Exam – Music EC-12
- TEA Exam – Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities EC-12
- TEA Exam – Physical Education EC-12
- TEA Exam – Physical Science 6-12
- TEA Exam – Science 4-8
- TEA Exam – Science 7-12
- TEA Exam – Science of Teaching Reading
- TEA Exam – Social Studies 4-8
- TEA Exam – Social Studies 7-12
- TEA Exam – Special Education EC-12
- TEA Exam – Theater EC-12
- Technologist in Molecular Biology (MB)
- Texas Department of Licensure and Regulation – Licensed Athletic Trainer
- Texas School Counselor Exam
Exclusions
The reimbursement does not apply to certification exams which are required for promotion or advancement in a field. For example, exam requests to be certified as a Texas school teacher do qualify for reimbursement, but exams required to be certified as a Texas school principal do not qualify.
The list above includes many of the entry-level exams which qualify. This is not an exhaustive list, so if the exam you have completed is not included, please submit a request for review.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is my exam not listed?
The list above is not an exhaustive list. If you have questions on whether your exam qualifies for reimbursement, please submit the form above to indicate that you are inquiring as to whether your exam qualifies before registering for your certification exam.
My exam is covered; can it be added to the list above?
If you have received verification that your exam is covered under this reimbursement program, but it is not on the list above, please let us know at [email protected] and we will add it to the sample list so that future students can be made aware.
When will secondary certifications be covered?
At this time, the program is focused solely on helping new graduates just entering their field of study, a time when expenses can be high.
Is there a time limit to claim my reimbursement?
Students can claim this reimbursement as early as twelve (12) months prior to graduation or up to six (6) months post graduation. All actions including taking the exam, receiving the passing results, and making the request for reimbursement must happen within this timeframe.
Is this award stackable with other scholarships or financial aid?
This award is not considered financial aid. This award may be used with other programs such as the 125 Guarantee program.