An overview of the tuition remission and tuition exchange programs. TUITION REMISSION BENEFIT INFO SESSION January 30, 2014
Tuition Remission Program Contents: • Enhancements effective Fall Semester 2020 • Eligibility • Benefit Coverage • Course Eligibility • Deadlines • Online Application • Benefit - Taxation • Online Certification • Taxable Obligation
Policy Enhancements Effective Fall Semester 2020 Benefit Coverage for Benefits-Eligible Employees Tuition remission coverage for eligible employees will be increasing from 90% • to 100% for all eligible programs. Program eligibility and semester credit limits will continue to apply. All benefits-eligible employees (part-time and full-time) will be eligible for the • tuition remission benefit the semester that begins on or follows their date of hire. Staff will no longer be subject to a 180-day waiting period.
Policy Enhancements Effective Fall Semester 2020 Benefit Coverage for Dependents All eligible dependents, including spouses, domestic partners and children, • will now be categorized into one dependent group, “Dependents,” with the same coverage tiers and coverage percentages. Program eligibility for dependents will continue to depend on whether the student is a spouse/ domestic partner or child dependent. Dependents of benefits-eligible employees (both FT and PT) hired prior to • August 31, 2020 will be eligible for tuition remission beginning the first semester coinciding with or immediately following the employee’s completion of one year of benefits-eligible service. Continued on next slide •
Policy Enhancements Effective Fall Semester 2020 Benefit Coverage for Dependents (Cont.) Coverage tiers and percentages are based on the benefits-eligible years of • service of the employee (also referred to as the “Sponsor”) as follows: There will be no change to retiree eligibility; however, the benefit coverage percentages will increase as noted above for retirees and their eligible dependents. Eligibility and coverage are dependent upon the retirement.
Policy Enhancements Effective Fall Semester 2020 ' Program Eligibility by Student Type for Dependents Spouses/domestic partners of FT and PT employees will continue to be eligible for • tuition remission benefits for undergraduate, graduate, non-degree and audited courses. In addition, beginning fall semester 2020, all spouses/domestic partners will be eligible for tuition remission for non-credit courses as well as graduate certificate and certification courses. Child dependents of FT and PT employees will continue to be eligible for tuition • remission benefits for one undergraduate degree, OR 8 semesters for graduate, non- degree and audited courses. Note: If the child was accepted into the GW undergraduate program as a transfer • student, coverage for graduate, non-degree and audited courses is calculated as the difference between “8” and the number of undergraduate semesters completed at GW for which benefits were received.
Policy Enhancements Effective Fall Semester 2020 How Coverage is Calculated Beginning fall semester 2020, tuition remission benefit coverage will be calculated • based on the relevant program’s tuition rate. Previously, all coverage was calculated based on the Columbian College (CCAS) tuition rate. To review current tuition rates for all programs and schools, please visit the Student Accounts Tuition and Fees webpage. Please note: This change may increase your benefit coverage and in turn may impact • tax obligations for employees pursuing graduate and doctoral level work. An overview of tax obligations related to the tuition remission benefit is available on the Benefits website.
Tuition Remission Program -- Eligibility Employee Type Employee Eligibility All Benefits Eligible Employees in a Eligible for the tuition remission benefit if hired before or on Full-Time or Part-Time role: Faculty, the semester start date Executive Management, Medical Residents, Research Personnel, Staff For additional information, please refer to the Tuition Remission Benefit Policy on the GW Benefits • website
Tuition Remission Program – Employee Coverage Tuition Remission Benefit -- Coverage Full-Time Coverage Part-Time Coverage 100% of 6 credit hours per semester for 100% of 3 credit hours per semester for Undergrad, Undergrad, Masters degrees, Graduate Masters degrees, Graduate Certificate programs, Certificate programs, Non-credit courses, Non- non-credit courses Non-Degrees and Audited courses Degrees and Audited courses Full-Time Coverage Part-Time Coverage 100% for Doctoral courses with no credit hours cap per 100% for Doctoral courses for 1 to 3 credit hours per semester semester or 50% of 4 or more credit hours per semester The Benefit is for tuition only and not for fees, charges or penalties • For additional information, please refer to the Tuition Remission Benefit Policy on the Benefits • website
Tuition Remission Program – Dependents Coverage Tuition Remission Benefit -- Coverage Full-Time Coverage Part-Time Coverage 0% -- Less than 1 year of service (First 12 months) 0% -- Less than 1 year of service (First 12 months) 75% -- 1 - 3 years of service (More than 12 months) 37.5% -- 1 - 3 years of service (More than 12 months) 90% -- 4 - 9 years of service (More than 48 months) 45% -- 4 - 9 years of service (More than 48 months) 100% -- 10+ years of service (More than 120 months) 50% -- 10+ years of service (More than 120 months) **There are no credit hours cap per semester **There are no credit hours cap per semester Initial enrollment – Employees must provide proof of relationship document to GW Benefits • The Benefit is for tuition only and not for fees, charges or penalties • For additional information, please refer to the Tuition Remission Benefit Policy on the GW Benefits • website
Tuition Remission Program – Coverage Overview Employee Spouse Child ✔ ✔ ✔ Undergraduate ✔ ✔ ✔ Graduate ✔ ✔ Doctoral NA ✔ ✔ ✔ Non-Degree ✔ ✔ Non-Credit NA ✔ ✔ Certificate NA ✔ ✔ Certification NA ✔ ✔ ✔ Audited Courses For additional information, please visit the Benefits website •
Tuition Remission Program – Eligibility of Programs and Courses Eligible Programs All regular programs and courses that are offered and billed by GW Ineligible Programs and Courses Certain Executive Degrees • M.D. Degree within the Medical School • Consortium programs in affiliation with other universities • GW Pre-College programs • Online courses, certificates and certifications that are fee based, outsourced or have a shared • revenue component with a third party (e.g., courses and programs offered by or billed by 2U, Colloquy and EMBANET) are ineligible for tuition remission coverage. The Tuition Remission Program covers only for programs and courses at GW • Employees who wish to utilize the benefit for a specific program or course must contact that school to • verify eligibility for tuition remission coverage. For additional information on eligible/ineligible programs or courses, please refer to the tuition remission • webpage
Tuition Remission Program – Application Deadlines Tuition Remission Online Application -- Important Deadlines Spring Semester November 15 through February 1 Summer Semester April 14 through June 15 Fall Semester July 6 through October 1 Students must be enrolled for classes prior to using the online application • Students cannot apply for the benefit prior these dates nor for future semesters • For additional information, please check the tuition remission webpage •
Tuition Remission Program – Online Application - Steps Visit https://hr2.drupal.gwu.edu/tuition-remission and click on the link to start the process.
Tuition Remission Program – Login to GWeb to access Type on browser https://it.gwu.edu/gweb and then click on Faculty & Staff to log in by entering your email and password.
Tuition Remission Program – Login to GWeb to access Please enter your email and password to login to the online form
Tuition Remission Program – GWeb -- Online Application Please type the keyword answer and click “Submit.”. Click “ Employee Information ”
Tuition Remission Program – GWeb -- Online Application Select relationship type from the “Benefit is for: Self ” drop down menu. Upon review of the Tuition Remission Benefit Policy and disclaimer, please check the “ I accept ” box and click “ Submit Changes .”
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