Tuition Exchange and FACHEX

Gonzaga University is proud to participate in the Tuition Exchange (TE) and FACHEX programs. These scholarships provide full tuition opportunities for students whose parent or guardian works at another participating college or university (TE) or a participating Jesuit school (FACHEX).

Gonzaga awards Tuition Exchange and FACHEX scholarships primarily based on the strength of the student's application. Gonzaga takes a holistic, test optional approach to admission, looking closely at a student's academic record, course rigor, involvement, essays, and character.

This page is intended to provide information for TE and FACHEX imports - those students whose parent or guardian work at another college. Information and application instructions for dependents of Gonzaga employees is available on the GU Employee or Dependent Information about TE and FACHEX webpage.

How to Apply for TE and FACHEX Scholarships

1. Apply for admission to Gonzaga
   1. Submit your Early Action Application Admission to Gonzaga by November 15th.
2. Submit a TE-EZ Application
   1. Ask your parent's institution TE/FACHEX liaison to certify your TE-EZ application by December 1st.
   2. Not sure who your employer's liaison officer is? Visit their school profile on the Tuition Exchange website.
   3. The TE-EZ application works for both TE and FACHEX - only one application is required if you are applying for both programs.
3. Submit the FAFSA application by December 1st (recommended)
   1. While the FAFSA is not required for TE or FACHEX, completing it may qualify you for additional financial aid that can help cover housing and other expenses. It may also make attending Gonzaga more affordable if a TE or FACHEX scholarship isn't offered.

Selection Process

Tuition Exchange and FACHEX awards at Gonzaga are competitive and are offered to a limited number of students each year. Selection is based primarily on the overall strength of the admission application. Gonzaga uses a holistic, test optional review, considering factors such as academic performance, rigor of coursework, involvement in school and community, essays, and personal qualities. Students with above average academic profiles are more likely to be selected, but every application is reviewed individually.

Final scholarship selection decisions are made after the admission review process is complete, and recipients are usually notified via their financial aid offer letter on a rolling bases from February - May.

Award History