Tuition remission is a benefit offered by some employers that helps to finance an employees education. It is different from tuition reimbursement, which requires the employee to pay upfront and then be reimbursed if they meet certain conditions. Tuition remission means that the employer helps cover the costs of the employees education, and it is available at the University of Cincinnati for undergraduate or graduate tuition in almost all programs. The benefit becomes available to employees at UC the semester that begins after the first of the month following 28 days of employment.
Tuition remission typically covers the cost of tuition only, and recipients must pay all fees such as application fees, registration fees, and any additional course fees. Study abroad and other travel programs (both domestic and abroad) are not covered by tuition remission, and online/off-site programs conducted in partnership with other institutions or organizations are also not covered. Eligibility requirements for tuition remission policies have been established to create reasonable and appropriate guidelines to administer this benefit in a fair and equitable manner.
The University of Illinois System calculates tuition remission rates based on the total graduate tuition waived and related total graduate salaries. At Cabrini University, tuition remission is applied only to tuition charges, and for resident students, state and federal grant funds can be applied to room and board charges. At Dominican University, tuition remission hours are accrued based on a one-to-one relationship to the credit hours taught. Bradley Universitys tuition remission program provides reductions in the tuition prices charged to employees, their qualified dependent children, and the employees.
