Texas A&M International University Employee and Family Education Benefit Program

Application for Spring 2027

Purpose

Texas A&M International University is committed to attracting, developing, and retaining an exceptional workforce. The Employee and Family Education Benefit Program (TAMIU Family) supports employee recruitment, retention, professional development, and educational attainment by providing meaningful educational benefits to eligible employees and their families. The program reflects the University's commitment to becoming an employer of choice.

Eligible Participants

Full-time budgeted employees.
Eligible spouses of full-time employees.
Eligible dependent children of full-time employees.

Eligibility is not limited by Texas residency status. Residency classification for tuition purposes remains governed by Texas law.

Eligible Academic Programs

1^st Bachelor's degrees
1^st Master's degrees
1^st Doctoral degrees

Benefit

Eligible participants shall receive an institutional assistance benefit equal to 50% of statutory tuition, designated tuition and eligible mandatory fees for coursework taken at TAMIU, subject to applicable law, System policy, and available institutional funding.

Employee Eligibility Requirements

Be employed in a full-time budgeted position.
Eligibility begins after the first day of employment.
Be pursuing a bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree.
Maintain good academic standing.
Must submit an application each academic term.

Academic Standards (per semester)

Undergraduate GPA of at least 2.0.
Graduate/doctoral GPA of at least 3.0.
One-term probation for failure to maintain standards; continued deficiency may result in suspension.

Credit Hour Limitations

No credit-hour limitation for eligible employees, spouses or dependent children.

Expenses Not Covered

Course-specific fees
Books, Books IncludED and instructional materials
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Reserved Parking
Housing
Meal plans
Travel
Supplies/equipment
Optional charges
Fines/late fees
Repeat course fees
Student orientation
Other non-instructional costs

Administration

Human Resources, Registrars, Financial Aid, Graduate School and the Bursars Office shall jointly administer the program. Employees must remain employed through the official census date to retain eligibility.

Funding

The program is contingent upon available institutional funding. The University reserves the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the program based on available resources.