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- Frederick County Public Schools is pleased to offer tuition reimbursement programs for the 2026-27 school year.
- Please read through ALL of the following information carefully.
✅ All reimbursements are subject to available funding.
✅ You may not participate in more than one tuition reimbursement program.
✅ Only current full-time employees, at the time the reimbursement request is submitted, are eligible for reimbursement.
✅ Employees on an approved Leave of Absence are not eligible for any of the tuition reimbursement programs.
✅ All paperwork must be filled out completely and within the deadlines listed below.
STAFF TUITION REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM
STAFF TUITION REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM
Frederick County Public Schools offers financial assistance to current, full-time staff members who are pursuing a degree or certificate related to their job duties or renewing their teaching license. Reimbursement is available for a maximum of $1,000 per college class, with varying program structures and up to $3000 per year.
Eligibility Requirements for Full-Time Staff
Must be enrolled in a class, degree or certificate program related to your job duties
Meet all program requirements and submit the necessary documentation
Request reimbursement for each class (link below)
Deadlines to Request Reimbursement per Semester
▶️Fall 2026: October 16, 2026 ▶️Spring 2027: March 12, 2027
▶️Summer 2027 class ending before June 30th: May 14, 2027 ▶️ALL classes ending after June 30th: Use the 27-28 online form
Once approved, the following documentation must be submitted to Beth Heishman by June 30, 2027
Signed Memorandum of Agreement form (Should be submitted directly following approval)
Acceptance letter from college/university (must include student name and name of the college/university)
Grade transcript for class(es) with no less than a “B” earned
Statement or receipt indicating requested class(es) are paid in full - must include student name and name of the college/university and must show specific class(es).
STAFF iTeach REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM
STAFF iTeach REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM
The Frederick County School Board will reimburse up to $3,050.00 upon successful completion of the program. Reimbursements are subject to annual funding levels. Please note that reimbursements do not cover required assessments for degree completion or licensure endorsements, application fees, or textbooks/materials.
Eligibility Requirements
Be a current, full-time staff member for which a VDOE professional license is required OR hold a Frederick County Public Schools position in which licensure via iTeach has been recommended as a division
Verify completion of the iTeach program resulting in full licensure
How to Apply
Submit a Memorandum of Agreement to Beth Heishman (heishmab@fcpsk12.net). Link MEMORANDUM FORM (iTeach)
Complete an online Tuition Reimbursement Form for after completion of iTeach program. Link to TUITION REIMBURSEMENT FORM.
The following documentation must be submitted to Beth Heishman by June 30, 2027 (heishmab@fcpsk12.net)
Signed Memorandum of Agreement form (Should be submitted directly following approval)
Acceptance letter from college/university (must include student name and name of the college/university)
Grade transcript for class(es) with no less than a “B” earned
Statement or receipt indicating requested class(es) are paid in full - must include student name and name of the college/university and must show specific class(es).
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