Tuition Remission - Human Resources - Hofstra University

Tuition Remission The Hofstra University Tuition Remission Program provides financial assistance to Hofstra University employee, their spouses or eligible same sex domestic partners and their IRS dependent children (subject to the exclusions listed below). To be eligible for tuition remission, the applicant must meet all University admission and registration requirements. All University policies apply to tuition remission recipients. Tuition remission for the employee and/or the spouse or same sex domestic partner is available for both undergraduate and graduate courses. In the case of an IRS dependent child, tuition remission applies only to undergraduate courses. Non-Tuition Charges This policy provides remission for tuition only. The payment of all non-tuition charges is the responsibility of the employee as well as the recipient of tuition remission and is not covered as a benefit under this policy. All charges not covered by this policy must be paid in accordance with the terms listed in the University Bulletin and Class Schedule. Pursuant to University policy, no one can register for courses where there is a hold on an account. Exclusions Tuition remission does not apply to: the Law School, the Executive MBA, the on-line MBA Program, the Medical School, Continuing Education and Professional Advancement courses and independent study (tutorials, graduate student teaching, graduate thesis, doctoral level course work, internships etc., unless required for the undergraduate degree/major). Benefits for Union Members If you are a union member you should refer to your respective collective bargaining agreement for more information regarding your tuition remission benefits, including any limitations thereof. Benefits for Full-Time Employees-Non Union Full Time Employees You are eligible after one year of continuous service for tuition remission and may enroll for up to 24 credits per academic year. Spouse or Same Sex Domestic Partner After you have completed 1 year of continuous service, your spouse or same sex domestic partner may enroll in 6 courses divided as follows: 2 courses per fall and spring semester (not to exceed 8 credits per semester); 1 course per summer and winter session (not to exceed 4 credits per semester). 1 HR. Revised Nov 2019 Doc 3532