TUITION EXEMPTION Clause Samples
The Tuition Exemption clause establishes the conditions under which certain individuals are not required to pay tuition fees. Typically, this applies to specific groups such as employees, their dependents, or students meeting particular criteria set by the institution, such as academic merit or financial need. By outlining who qualifies and the process for obtaining the exemption, this clause ensures that eligible parties can access educational opportunities without the financial burden of tuition, thereby promoting accessibility and supporting institutional goals of inclusivity or employee benefits.
TUITION EXEMPTION. 15.1 Employees may participate in the University’s tuition exemption program as authorized by RCW 28B-15.558 and in accordance with guidelines approved by the Board of Regents. The following guidelines are applicable at the time of printing this contract, however, changes to the program may occur as a result of legislative action or guideline modifications made by the Board of Regents.
A. Employees must be regular monthly .5 FTE or more for six or more consecutive months.
B. The employee must be admitted as a student to the University.
C. The employee must pay a fee for each quarter enrolled when taking courses.
D. No more than six credits will be eligible for tuition exemption during the quarter in which the exemption is granted.
E. Participants are not eligible for student benefits.
F. Employees must secure approval of the supervisor for release time to attend course sessions, or make appropriate arrangements with the supervisor to reschedule work hours to accommodate course schedules.
15.2 Employees will be granted up to three (3) hours of paid release time per day, per shift, to attend course sessions to enhance professional development, subject to operation necessity. Employee will discuss course with supervisor and get approval prior to class starting. Uniformed officers will attend classes that are held during work time in uniform. Radios or cell phone will be taken to class and employee will respond when needed.
15.3 Understanding the essential nature of emergency services and subject to operational needs and management discretion, supervisors will make a good faith effort to allow the use of flex time for employees who wish to take a class during their scheduled shift.
TUITION EXEMPTION. 23.1 Employees may participate in the University’s tuition exemption program as authorized by RCW 28B.15.558 and in accordance with guidelines approved by the Board of Regents. The following guidelines are applicable at the time of executing this Agreement; however, changes to the program may occur as a result of legislative action or guideline modifications made by the Board of Regents.
A. Employees must be regular monthly .5 FTE or more for six (6) or more consecutive months.
B. The employee must be admitted as a student to the University.
C. The employee must pay a fee for each quarter enrolled when taking courses.
D. No more than six (6) credits will be eligible for tuition exemption during the quarter in which the exemption is granted.
E. Participants are not eligible for student benefits.
F. Employees must secure approval of their supervisor for release time to attend course sessions, or make appropriate arrangements with their supervisor to reschedule work hours to accommodate course schedules.
23.2 Understanding the essential nature of emergency services and subject to operational needs and management discretion, supervisors will make a good faith effort to allow the use of flex time for employees who wish to take a class during their scheduled shift.
TUITION EXEMPTION. The below referenced tuition exemption will be applicable to full time employees and their dependents and part time employees who work 20 hours or more. Eligible dependents must be enrolled in a Bachelor or Masters Degree program (no non-degree programs The University shall provide tuition exemption as follows after a two semester waiting period (administered as 7-months) for employees and spouses or same sex domestic partners. This includes degree and non-degree courses for employees and degree courses only for dependents.
A. The University shall continue for full-time regular employees in the bargaining unit the free tuition plan which provides seven (7) points of exemption for each of three semesters per year at Columbia University, with no limit on the number of courses each semester, within the allowance of seven (7) points, provided that, in the case of the summer semester, the University will retain the right to refuse to offer courses under this tuition exemption plan where such courses are deemed inappropriate or operationally inefficient by the University. Part time Employees working 20 or more hours will be eligible for tuition exemption as follows: Less than 1 year of employment=3 points per semester More than one year of employment =4 points per semester The Tuition Exemption Plan is described more fully in an announcement entitled, "Columbia University Tuition Plan".
B. If an employee who is laid off is enrolled in a course and is otherwise eligible for tuition exemption, such employee will be exempt from the payment of tuition for the balance of the semester.
C. The University shall provide tuition exemption as stated above in this Article of the Contract. This provision shall be expanded to include the spouse and dependent children of any full-time Supporting Staff Association bargaining unit member within the limitations set forth below:
(1) The spouse and children of any full-time Supporting Staff Association bargaining unit member shall be entitled to utilize any unused portion of credit to which the member is entitled under this Agreement, except that there shall be no accrual of any unused portion or credit.
(2) The spouse and children of any full-time Supporting Staff Association bargaining unit member shall be entitled to apply the member's unused portion of credit to any course, graduate or undergraduate, subject to the following modifications:
a. that the course be given by a department or school of the Columbia Corporation. Course...
TUITION EXEMPTION. The University shall provide tuition exemption as follows: For Employees hired after March 12, 2015, there will be a two semester waiting period (administered as 7 months) for “self” and spouse. This waiting period represents two-semesters of continuous service.
TUITION EXEMPTION. (A) The Company shall provide exemption from tuition as follows: In the case of the summer semester, the Company will retain the right to refuse to offer courses under this tuition exemption plan where such courses are deemed inappropriate or inefficient by the Company.
TUITION EXEMPTION. 1. The Employer shall provide exemption from tuition as follows: 7 credits per semester (maximum of 2 courses) Less than 1 year of 3 credits per employment semester (maximum of 1 course) More than 1 year of 4 credits per employment semester (maximum of 1 course) In the case of the summer semester, the Employer will retain the right to refuse to offer courses under this tuition exemption plan where such courses are deemed inappropriate or inefficient by the Employer.
TUITION EXEMPTION. Children of certificated staff whose applications for admission have been received by August 15 will be allowed to enroll in the Canton City Schools without being required to pay tuition. Such students shall be assigned to their school building and class by the Superintendent or designee.
TUITION EXEMPTION. The Employer shall provide free tuition as follows:
TUITION EXEMPTION. Children of certificated staff will be allowed to enroll in the Alliance City Schools without being required to pay tuition. The procedures established for nonresident students will be applicable in this situation.
TUITION EXEMPTION. 1. The Employer shall provide exemption from tuition as follows: Full-time Employees: