Tuition Remission Program Clause Samples
The Tuition Remission Program clause establishes the terms under which employees or their eligible dependents may receive a waiver or reduction of tuition fees for courses at an educational institution. Typically, this clause outlines eligibility criteria, such as employment status or length of service, and may specify the types of courses or programs covered, as well as any limitations on the number of credits or participants. Its core practical function is to provide an educational benefit to employees, supporting professional development and potentially serving as an incentive for recruitment and retention.
Tuition Remission Program. The Employer shall provide a tuition remission benefit program for all employees subject to the conditions specified herein. Tuition remission benefits for employees or any person eligible for benefits who are receiving financial aid shall be limited to the difference between tuition charges and the amount of any financial aid being received. Employees may receive full tuition and fee remission up to nine (9) credit-hours per term for undergraduate and graduate courses in any college or school of the Employer except the School of Dentistry and Doctoral programs. The employee may receive full tuition and fee remission for the School of Law up to seven (7) credit-hours per term on a space- available basis. Spouses or legally domiciled adults of employees may receive full tuition and fees remission for undergraduate courses and three-quarter (75%) tuition remission for graduate courses in programs leading to master’s degrees in colleges or schools covered by this Agreement. Dependent children of employees may receive full undergraduate tuition remission benefits exclusive of fees and three-quarter (75%) tuition grants for graduate courses in programs leading to master’s degrees in colleges or schools covered by this Agreement. Spouses or legally domiciled adults and dependent children of retired, disabled or deceased employees may receive full undergraduate tuition remission benefits exclusive of fees for regular courses leading to a degree and taken for credit provided that the employee has served continuously for the five (5) years preceding retirement, disablement or death. For the purpose of this paragraph, a qualified dependent child is one who is an unmarried son, daughter, or stepchild; and is under age 24 at the start of their first term of a degree program. Eligible children who begin taking courses while under 24 years of age may continue to receive the tuition remission after age 24, as long as they maintain consecutive enrollment until they obtain either the current degree they are working on or attempt 120% of the required credit-hours for their current program, whichever comes first. Employees who believe their income level makes them ineligible for FAFSA benefits will be waived from the requirement to complete FAFSA documentation after pre-certifying with the Financial Aid Office. For more information on the pre-certification process, employees should contact the Financial Aid Office.
Tuition Remission Program. A. If an Adjunct Faculty member has taught at least one (1) credit-earning course in the last two
Tuition Remission Program. With appropriate administrative approval from current employer/supervisor, which shall not be unreasonably withheld, employees are entitled to take course(s) at the University’s main and branch campuses totaling no more than six (6) credits (supported by regular I&G funding) each fall and six (6) credit hours each spring semesters without a charge of tuition or the general fees included in the tuition rate. No more than a total of four (4) credit hours may be taken at the University’s main and branch campuses during each summer session. This does not include challenged or nontraditional courses for which the University does not receive formula funding, nor any reciprocal agreements the University might have with other higher education institutions. The legal spouse of the eligible employee may also take the tuition-free courses. The tuition-free courses taken by the employee and spouse must not exceed six (6) credit hours for the fall and spring semesters, and must not exceed four (4) credit hours for each summer session. This benefit is not transferable to another University employee who is eligible for a free course. Employees who take a course during working hours may be required to make up the time spent away from the work station (or take annual leave) unless enrollment is a requirement for continued employment. All courses may be subject to federal and state tax withholdings. Staff and spouses who enroll full-time will be subject to the full-time tuition rate unless the free credit hours reduces their full-time hours below the full-time tuition rate. Other fees not included in the tuition rate (e.g., fees particular to a given course, late registration fees, graduation fees, thesis fees, etc.) are not included in the waiver. Registration follows the same procedures governing all students, and by use of the Staff Member Course Authorization Form. This benefit does not apply to individuals holding graduate assistantships.
Tuition Remission Program. A. If an Adjunct Faculty member (unit employee) has taught at least one (1) credit-earning course in the last two (2) Academic Years, she/he will be entitled to participate in the University’s Tuition Remission Program as follows:
1. Adjunct Faculty (unit employees) may enroll in as many courses as they have taught within the last two years (eligible enrollment period);*
2. Adjunct Faculty (unit employees) may enroll in no more than one credit-earning course per academic term;
3. Adjunct Faculty (unit employees) may receive credit for that course if desired.
B. Enrollment in the course must not displace tuition-paying University students. If the course does not run or if it is full, then the Adjunct Faculty member (unit employee) may select another course during his or her eligible enrollment period. *The eligible enrollment period is a rolling two-year lookback period that resets at the start of each semester. For example: Teach 2 courses Fall 2016. Earn 2 course enrollment courses. These may be used Fall 2016, Spring 2017, Summer 2017, Fall 2017, Spring 2018, Summer 2018 or Fall 2018. Teach 2 courses Fall 2016 AND 1 course Spring 2017. Earn 3 course enrollment courses. These may be used Fall 2016, Spring 2017, Summer 2017, Fall 2017, Spring 2018, Summer 2018, Fall 2018 or Spring 2019.
Tuition Remission Program. 18.12.1 The University offers a Tuition Remission Program to be used by employees for unmarried dependent children 26 years of age and younger. Eligible employees shall be granted 100% tuition remission per semester.
18.12.2 Tuition remission can only be used for full-time undergraduates who have been officially accepted by the University Admissions Office.
18.12.3 Students receiving the tuition reimbursement shall not be counted in decisions to cancel classes based on enrollment.
18.12.4 The Tuition Remission Program is subject to the following conditions:
A. An eligible employee must have completed two years of full-time continuous service prior to the beginning of classes for the semester in which the tuition remission is granted.
B. A dependent child is defined as: a legal dependent of the employee who has been claimed on his/her most recent Federal Income Tax Return.
C. The dependent child shall not declare Independent financial status for the academic semester in which the tuition remission is granted.
D. The dependent child must be a full-time matriculated undergraduate student at the beginning of the academic semester and must maintain full-time status throughout the semester in which the tuition remission is granted. Full-time status is defined as a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester. If the student does not maintain full- time status (minimum of 12 credit hours) throughout the entire semester, the student will lose eligibility for the semester and he/she will be billed for the number of credit hours completed.
E. The employee must complete the “Request for Tuition Remission Program” form available in the Human Resources Office. The completed form must be returned to the Human Resources Office 45 days prior to the beginning of classes for the semester in which the dependent child is enrolled.
F. The tuition Remission Program is only for undergraduate programs.
G. Only one dependent child is eligible for the Tuition Remission Program in any semester.
H. A dependent child is only eligible for the Tuition Remission Program for 4 years.