<p>Thanks pnyer - There do seem to be two hurdles for eligibility 1) your employing institutions’ prioritization based on number of years of employment etc.; this factors into the credit issue you mentioned and allows you to be eligible for TE in the first place and 2) being awarded TE by the receiving institution. The second part is where things are murky to me. Some schools give it to many, others to only a few. Any other academics out there with thoughts on how this second part has worked for their kids? Thanks!</p>