A Special Opportunity, Just for Your District
The Art of Education University (AOEU) is proud to support the art teachers shaping creative classrooms every day.
The Art Partners discount offers eligible teachers in participating districts 10% off tuition toward a master’s degree designed for art educators, by art educators.
This exclusive benefit is available to teachers in multi-year districts using PRO Learning, FLEX Curriculum, or Curriculum Suite, reflecting a shared commitment to growth and stronger art programs.
See if you’re eligible and start your degree program today!
Why This Matters for You
This tuition discount is here to help you keep growing in the work you already love, teaching art and inspiring students. By pursuing your graduate degree with AOEU, you’ll:
- Reignite your passion for teaching with coursework that feels relevant and inspiring.
- Grow your expertise with courses designed and facilitated by educators who know the art room.
- Advance your career without sacrificing personal and professional priorities.
And the results speak for themselves:
- 90%+ of supported teachers continue teaching in their district after graduation.
- 99% of AOEU graduates say they’re happy with their studies.
What You’ll Save
Your discount is worth a 10% reduction in tuition costs —
locked in for your entire degree, as long as you meet the eligibility requirements.
| Degree Program | Standard Tuition* | Art Partners Tuition |
| Master of Arts in Art Education | $15,750 | $14,175 |
| Master of Education in Curriculum & Instruction | $14,325 | $12,893 |
*Tuition amounts exclude fees. AOEU tuition rates are set annually and subject to change; discounts adjust accordingly.
Who is eligible?
This exclusive offer is available if you meet these criteria:
- You get accepted into an AOEU master’s degree program (all admissions requirements apply)
- You are employed by a participating Art Partners district*
- You remain employed with your district while enrolled
- You agree to provide annual documentation of district employment
*This discounted tuition rate is available exclusively to teachers in districts that have adopted AOE’s PRO Learning, FLEX Curriculum, or Curriculum Suite for multiple years. It cannot be combined with other tuition discounts, transferred, or backdated to previous coursework.
Start your journey today!
Getting started is quick and simple:
- Schedule a meeting with admissions to confirm your district’s eligibility.
- Share your proof of district employment (like your ID card or contract).
- Apply to the AOEU master’s degree program of your choice.
- Once you register for your first course, your discounted tuition rate will be applied in your student portal.
Don’t Miss Out. This opportunity is only available because your district has partnered with AOEU. The discount expires December 31, 2026—so now is the time to take advantage of this benefit.
Terms & Conditions
The Master of Arts degree in Art Education requires 36 credits; 27 500-level credits at $425 per credit and 9 600-level credits at $475 per credit.
The Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction requires 33 credits; 27 500-level credits at $425/credit and 6 600-level credits at $475/credit. For a listing of estimated fees in addition to tuition, visit theartofeducation.edu.
AOEU tuition rates are set annually and are subject to change. Discounts are adjusted accordingly.
The deadline to apply, enroll, and qualify for the Art Partners discounted tuition rate is 12/31/2026. Those who accept a discounted tuition rate remain eligible for promotional offers at AOEU. AOEU students are only eligible for one discounted tuition rate at a time. Multiple discounts on tuition cannot be used.
District teachers who have already taken courses at AOEU but have not yet completed their degree may have the discount applied to coursework taken after the tuition discount is activated with their district. It is the student’s responsibility to alert their admissions counselor or academic advisor that they teach in an eligible district. Discounts will not be backdated.
Students who are accepted and enrolled in an AOEU degree program will be asked to provide documentation of their district employment annually. Teachers who elect to end their employment with the district, or who do not respond to university correspondence requesting annual documentation of membership, will no longer be eligible.
Students are required to maintain good academic standing (3.0 GPA or higher and a 67% course completion rate). Students who are placed on academic warning or academic probation risk forfeiture of the Art Partners discount.
Employment with a district is not considered when making admission decisions for entrance into any AOEU degree program. Eligibility is based on admission to the program; all admissions requirements apply. Students who withdraw from the program may not be eligible for the discounted tuition rate if they reapply in the future.
Discounts have no cash value and are not transferable outside of AOEU. Employees at the Education University are not eligible for the AOEU and District: Art Partners discount.