A Third Party Tuition Authorization (TA) is a written document notifying CGC that an outside organization or agency (third party) will pay part or all of a student’s CGC tuition and fees. In the event, that the organization/agency does not provide payment for the authorized amount, the balance will be the student’s responsibility.

Tuition Authorization Process:

1. TA received and verified, and the remaining uncovered balance of tuition/fees is paid by the student.
2. The account noted that the Third Party will be paying on the student account.
3. Student enrollment will be protected from being dropped for non-payment.
4. Student Business Services completes processing.
5. CGC will invoice Third Party vendors on the first of each month through the Sponsor and Billing Portal.

• Note: A balance may still appear in the “Amount Due” section of the Student Center until processing of the TA by Student Business Services is complete. This process may take up to 2 weeks after the start of the course.

Third-Party Tuition Authorization Requirements

To set up a Third Party Authorization Agreement, you must submit a complete Authorization document which includes ALL of the following information:

• The letter must be on official company letterhead.
• Course(s) to be paid.
• Specific billing requirements (e.g. tuition only, tuition and registration fee only, tuition and all fees).
• First name, last name, and student ID number for each student covered.
• Whether out-of-state tuition will be paid by the third party.
• Whether the third party is to be charged for tuition and/or fees if the student receives federal financial aid.
• Contact person's name and telephone number.
• Original signature from the authorizing party.
• Billing address to invoice the third party.

Submit Authorizations to Student Business Services:

Tuition Authorizations can be submitted to Student Business Services via one of the following:

• Email at sbs@cgc.edu
• Call Student Business Services at 
           480-732-7312
• Fax: 480-732-7326
• Mail check payment to:   
           Chandler-Gilbert Community College 
           Attn: Student Business Services 
           2626 East Pecos Road 
           Chandler, Arizona 85225
• Visit Us In-person 
           Pecos Campus (PSB112)

For additional questions please contact Student Business Services: 480-732-7312

Tuition Authorization Initiated by the Student

TAs initiated by a student require the student to provide an authorization letter from the third party with the below requirements to Student Business Services by their course due date.

Tuition Authorization Submitted by an External Organization or Agency

TAs submitted by an outside organization or agency will coordinate with Student Business Services to complete the TA process, ideally prior to the due date to ensure the student's enrollment is not jeopardized. Student Business Services will process the TA for the individual students enrolled in the specified course(s) upon receipt of the TA.

Military Tuition Authorizations 

A Military Tuition Authorization (MTA) submitted by the student must be received by Student Business Services. Student Business Services will process the MTA for payment of tuition upon receiving the document from the student. Student is responsible for paying registration and course fees at time of submission.

Dual Enrollment and ACE

For information on these programs, visit Dual Enrollment.