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Change is never easy, and we know this is a challenging time as you navigate recent announcements affecting programs and operations at Oakland City University. We want you to know that your educational journey doesn’t have to pause.

At the University of Southern Indiana, we are fully committed to helping you transition seamlessly so you can stay on track with your education journey. We’ve designed this dedicated page specifically for you to explore our programs, access resources, learn about credit transfers and continue your education with minimal interruption.

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Graduate Fee Waiver

Graduate Fee Waiver

The CAP Graduate Fee Waiver was developed to assist current and prospective CAP instructors in attaining certification to offer dual credit coursework under the Higher Learning Commission’s faculty requirements. The Higher Learning Commission (HLC), USI’s regional accreditor, requires that faculty have either a master's degree in the discipline or a master's degree in a related area with 18 graduate hours in the discipline or sub-field. 

View a detailed explanation of the Graduate Fee Waiver and FAQs. 

USI offers graduate coursework in many disciplines that align with CAP offerings.

Teachers needing a master's degree could receive funding for 18 graduate hours in the content area incorporated within their Masters of Education degree. Teachers interested in this option can complete an interest form so that USI's Master of Education Program Advisor and CAP can best share resources for graduate hours and funding opportunities. Visit USI's Teacher Education for information on degree programs for educators.  

Contact Dana Drury, , 812-464-1972 for more information or an application.

There are several funding opportunities available to students that are outlined below.

Teach Dual Credit Indiana - Graduate Course Funding for Non-STEM Coursework - Funding Expired Effective Fall 2025
(Public & Non-Public Teachers)
Teach Dual Credit Indiana is made available by a grant from INvestED to the Indiana Commission for Higher Education and administered by the Center of Excellence in Leadership of Learning (CELL) at the University of Indianapolis. Course funding includes books. Be sure to visit the application area for Teach Dual Credit Indiana to see when application windows open and available courses.

STEM Teach - Graduate Course Funding for STEM Coursework - Funding Expired Effective Fall 2025
(Public Teachers)
The primary concentration of funds will be for Indiana high school teachers who need graduate level courses in STEM discipline areas to meet the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) requirement for teaching dual credit courses. Course funding includes books. Be sure to visit the application area for STEM Teach to see when application windows open and available courses.

NExIME - USI Graduate Course Funding for USI Mathematics Graduate Courses - Funding Expired Effective Fall 2025
(Public Teachers)
The purpose of the NExIME Scholarship program is to provide financial support and incentives to eligible Indiana public high school mathematics teachers who teach or plan to teach dual credit mathematics.

USI CAP Graduate Fee Waiver - Graduate Course Funding for USI Graduate Coursework
(Public & Private Teachers)

USI Teacher Education Scholarships - Scholarships Available to Teacher Education Students (potentially utilized for education coursework). 
(Public & Private Teachers)

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