The Tuition Incentive Program (TIP) provides individuals with the opportunity to become certified-eligible Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Counselors while gaining practical, in-field experience. Through this program, all tuition costs at TTCC are fully covered for participants.

To qualify for TIP, applicants must be at least 18 years of age, reside in Los Angeles County, and hold a high school diploma or GED with proof of completion.

Applicants must also provide:

• Proof of COVID-19 vaccination
• Present a valid government-issued ID
• Not be registered with any accrediting body such as CCAPP or CADTP.

Applicants who are currently registered counselors may still qualify if they are

• In good standing with their accrediting body
• Are hired with a SAPC provider agency as a registered counselor on or after April 1, 2023
• Are not currently included in the SAPC Capacity Building (1-D) Efforts.

The SUD Counseling Certificate Program offered through TIP is a seven-month accelerated program that includes 255 hours of supervised, in-person internship.

The courses included in TIP are the same as those offered in the SUD Counseling Certificate Program. You may use the following link to learn more: https://www.ttccollege.org/campus/sudprogram/tiprogram/

No. Students who withdraw from the program are not eligible for tuition reimbursement. Students who withdraw or academically disenrolled risk losing their scholarship.

All registration fees with SUD accrediting bodies are fully covered by the TIP scholarship.

No. Students who are already registered with an accrediting body do not need to re-register.