Reduced Tuition for Eligible Educators

Reduced tuition was originally available to certified South Dakota teachers who, due to their position, were required, as a condition of employment, administrative rule, or state law, to complete continuing education. The current law provides that Head Start Teachers, K-12 Teachers, Vocational Instructors, and School Counselors may request reduced tuition.  This reduced tuition is based on an academic year. 

Board of Regents Procedures

AAC Guideline for Reduced Tuition for Eligible Educators

Board Policy 5.5.1 Tuition and Fees: On-Campus Tuition

Board Policy 5.5.2 Tuition and Fees: Distance Education

Application Process

1. Apply using the new application for reduced tuition for teachers (Select Submit Application Here located on the top right of screen)

2. Employer verifies employment

3. University audits application

4. University verifies teaching certificate type and status with DOE’s database

5. University registers teacher for courses (if not registered)

    

South Dakota Codified Laws and Administrative Rules

SDCL 13-55-24 Reduced tuition for teachers and vocational instructors.
SDCL 13-55-25 Reduced tuition for teachers and vocational instructors--Maximum credit hours.
SDCL 13-55-26 Reduced tuition for teachers and vocational instructors--Course space limited.
SDCL 13-55-27 Reduced tuition for teachers and vocational instructors--Eligibility.
SDCL 13-55-28 Reduced tuition for teachers and vocational instructors--Not in conjunction with other benefits.

ARSD 24:28:01 Meaning of Terms

Apply Here: Reduced Tuition for Eligible Educators