Troy University gives active police, fire and EMS personnel a 10% tuition scholarship and waives the application fee, on in-class and online programs outside the doctoral level. The catch is a small amount of paperwork: a partnership code for the fee, then a scholarship application inside Troy’s student portal.
Troy’s page names the group it has in mind: law enforcement officers, paramedics, EMTs, firefighters and EMS, all “actively serving.” It also lists a free unofficial transcript evaluation among the partnership benefits, which is worth asking about if you’re carrying credits from an earlier school.
How To Get The Troy University First Responder Discount
- Review Troy’s admission requirements and apply for admission.
- To waive the application fee, enter your Partnership Number or code on the payment screen. The page says to get that number from your Partnership Liaison or a Troy admissions representative, so ask for it before you pay.
- Submit your transcripts, test scores and other required documents.
- After you’re admitted, complete the financial aid application.
- Give proof of eligibility to your Partnership Liaison and your assigned student services representative.
- Then claim the scholarship itself. Log in to the TROY Scholarship Portal with your Trojan Pass credentials, open the scholarships tab and search for “Corporate Partnership 10% Tuition Discount.” Click “Complete Follow Up,” fill out the application and submit it.
Who Qualifies, In The School’s Words
The opening line says “active serving fire, emergency and police employees,” and the longer list names law enforcement officers, paramedics, EMTs, firefighters and EMS. Both lines limit it to people currently serving. The page doesn’t mention dispatchers, corrections officers, retirees, volunteers or spouses and children. If you’re one of those, call Troy before you build a plan around it.
What The Scholarship Covers And What It Leaves Out
The 10% applies to in-class and online programs, and the page excludes doctoral level programs. It also says the scholarship takes effect for future terms and isn’t applied retroactively, so a term you’ve already finished won’t be adjusted.
One rule deserves a slow read: Corporate Partnership scholarships can’t be used in conjunction with any other scholarship or tuition assistance awarded by Troy. If you were counting on stacking this with a different Troy award, ask the scholarships office which one comes out ahead. The page prints no dollar amounts, so the office is also the place to get a real tuition number.
Proof And Timing
The page says proof of eligibility is required but doesn’t spell out what counts. Ask your Partnership Liaison or student services representative what counts. The FAQ says active serving fire, emergency and police employees are welcome to apply for admission at any time, and that once the scholarship is awarded, it’s applied to your account within 48 hours. It prints no application deadlines.
Q&A
Q: How much does Troy take off for first responders?
A: A 10% tuition scholarship, plus a waived application fee.
Q: How do I get the application fee waived?
A: Enter a Partnership Number or code on the payment screen. The page says to ask your Partnership Liaison or a Troy admissions representative for it.
Q: Does it cover doctoral programs?
A: No. The page excludes doctoral level programs.
Q: Can I apply it to classes I’ve already taken?
A: No. The page says it applies to future terms and isn’t retroactive.
Q: Who do I call with questions?
A: The page lists 1-800-414-5756 to reach a recruiter, and [email protected] for help with the scholarship.
Q: Is there another school I can compare?
A: Our Liberty University page covers a different school’s program.
More Information:
Troy can change its terms, so read the first responders page before you apply. For more ways to save, browse our money discounts. You can also see it alongside other options in How First Responders Can Save Thousands on College Tuition: The Best Schools Offering Tuition Discounts.
