Thank you for your interest in the FACHEX program. As described in the overview section, FACHEX is an undergraduate tuition remission program for children of current full time faculty, administrators, and staff.
Through the FACHEX program, current employees who have the tuition remission benefit for their children at Boston College, (by completing at least five years of continuous full time service), can apply to receive the same benefit at participating Jesuit Universities if there is space available, and the child meets that school's requirements for FACHEX applicants. It is important to realize, however, that FACHEX awards are highly competitive both in terms of space and selectivity. As a result, there are no guarantees to the children of any given faculty or staff member that they will be able to utilize the FACHEX benefit at the institution of their choice.
Special Note: If you are a current employee of Boston College, and your child wishes to come to BC that process is covered through the standard Tuition Remission process, not FACHEX. Additionally, Children of employees who work at Boston College may apply to Boston College during the standard admissions time frame. Early Action is only encouraged for students of other Jesuit Universities who wish to apply for FACHEX at BC.
Current Employees Seeking the FACHEX Benefit for their Child Who Will Begin their Freshman Undergraduate Careers in the Fall of 2010 Must do the Following:
1. After September 1st, but before December 15th, the parent employed at Boston College must complete the FACHEX Certification Form administered through the Benefits Office.
Once the parent's employment eligibility is verified, the Benefits Office will e-mail certification to the FACHEX Coordinator of the school(s) to which their child is applying, certifying the child's eligibility to participate in that school's FACHEX program, should a position be available.
If you miss the December 15th Deadline, the Benefits Office will only process a late Certification if you contact the FACHEX Coordinator at the receiving school FIRST to see if they will still accept it. Many Schools WILL NOT, and it is your responsibility to find that information out. BC will not aid in this process, and will not take responsibility for an employee failing to meet the established deadlines of the program.
2. Have your child apply for admission to the desired participating FACHEX school(s). You, or your child, should also contact the FACHEX Coordinator at your desired school(s) to see if there are any special admissions dates you need to follow. It is not uncommon for an institution to encourage FACHEX applicants to apply for Early Action, so it is the responsibility of the parent/student to find this information out, and follow those admission guidelines.
Once a certification has been sent out by the Benefits Office, any communication regarding the FACHEX award will happen directly between the FACHEX Coordinator at the school(s) to which the child has applied, and the child or child's family. Boston College will not aid in this process.
Important Reminders:
- A a FACHEX certification does not qualify your child for admission, nor does an offer of admission mean an automatic FACHEX award. A FACHEX determination will only be made by the participating institution after a child is certified as eligible and has been accepted for admission.
- A FACHEX award, should it be granted, only covers tuition. Any additional expenses incurred by the student such as room, board, fees, travel related expenses, or books, are the sole responsibility of the student and/or the student's family.
- If a child is granted FACHEX at a participating institution, the parent is expected to maintain their respective employment and FACHEX eligibility at Boston College. Should a parent terminate their employment and/or subsequently fail to maintain FACHEX eligibility at Boston College, the student’s FACHEX award will be terminated by the participating institution.
Additional Questions? - Refer to the FAQ Section