Tuition Reduction Program

Out-of-state residents may qualify for one of our Tuition Reduction Programs. West Virginia students do NOT qualify.

Please note that to be considered for this program you MUST complete a regular application for Admission. (provide link to www.concord.edu/admissions/apply)

Students must declare one of selected programs of study, *be a first-time, full-time freshman or transfer student residing on-campus, maintain a 2.0 GPA, and be in good standing with the University's judicial system. Should a student receiving the tuition reduction move off-campus or not fullfill the criteria of the reduced rate that student will lose the tuition reduction.

List of Qualifying Majors

Biology or Chemistry Emphasis

• Pre-professional (Medical, Dental, Pharmacy or
  Physical Therapy)

• Recombinant Gene Technology

Athletic Training
Math Emphasis

• Computer Science

• Computer Information Systems

Advertising/Graphic Design
Geography

Geographic Information Systems

Business Administration Emphasis

• Accounting

• Administrative Systems

• Management

• Marketing

• Finance

Recreation and Tourism Management Emphasis

• Park and Recreation

• Tourism Planning and Promotion

• Hospitality Management

Education Emphasis

• Early Childhood Special Education Pre K-K

• Elementary Education with Early Childhood Special Education Pre K-K

• Secondary Education Specialization in Math 5-9 or 5-Adult

• Secondary Education Specialization in Science 5-9, 5-Adult

• Biological Science 9-Adult, and Chemistry 9-Adult

• Foreign Language**

Social Work

Border Counties

Parent(s) or guardian(s) must have a permanent residence in one of the following counties to qualify.**  Student must be first-time full-time freshman, reside on-campus, maintain a 2.0 GPA, and be in good standing with the University's judicial system.  If a student receiving the tuition reduction moves to off-campus housing, that student will lose the tuition reduction.

List of Qualifying Counties

• Virginia
  • Frederick
  • Bland
  • Tazewell
  • Buchanan
  • Shenandoah
  • Rockingham
  • Augusta
  • Highland
  • Bath
  • Alleghany
  • Craig
  • Giles
  • Loudoun
  • Clarke
• Maryland
  • Garrett
  • Allegany
  • Washington
• Ohio
  • Columbiana
  • Jefferson
  • Belmont
  • Monroe
  • Washington
  • Athens
  • Meigs
  • Gallia
  • Lawrence
• Pennsylvania
  • Beaver
  • Washington
  • Greene
  • Fayette
• Kentucky
  • Boyd
  • Lawrence
  • Martin
  • Pike

Children of Educator

Parent(s) or guardian(s) must be employed as a public or private elementary or secondary educator in one of the 49 states.***  Student must be first-time full-time freshman, reside on campus, maintain a 2.0 GPA, and be in good standing with the University's judicial system.  If a student receiving the tuition reduction moves to off-campus housing, that student will lose the tuition reduction.

• Download and Print Tuition Reduction Application (PDF file)
   

* Student must file a new application if switching from one TOPS major to another.
** Permanent residence in a county bordering West Virginia is required.