Tuition benefit

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Overview and eligibility:

Employees and their children:

Eligible full-time faculty and staff members (employees and eligible retirees) enrolling in Waterloo degree-credit courses (excluding courses in a full-cost recovery program) will receive free tuition for up to two courses per term. For eligible part-time faculty and staff members, the benefit is prorated based on full-time equivalency (FTE). 

Children of eligible members enrolling in Waterloo degree-credit programs or courses (excluding courses in a full-cost recovery program), may receive a 50% reduction (dependent on employees' FTE) in tuition fees per term, for a combined total of the normal number of terms of study required for each degree pursued. For purposes of this policy, tuition fees are deemed to include co-operative program or internship fees, where applicable. All other fees or charges are payable in full. If both parents are employees or retirees of the University, 50% reduction continues to be the benefit.

* The tuition benefit is based on the faculty or staff members' FTE. For example, a child of an eligible faculty or staff member who works three days per week (60% FTE) will receive a benefit based on one-half of 60% of the tuition, i.e., 30%.

Note: Professional development courses are not covered under the Tuition Benefit. 

Retirees and seniors:

UWaterloo pensioners/retirees and seniors aged 65+ are eligible for the Seniors Tuition Discount, which covers the tuition cost associated with their course(s) or program (typically, 4 per term). However, they are required to pay any other incidental fees that may be applicable.

For those retirees under 65, enrol as normal, and connect with Student Finance Services should you have any questions about course loads. 

The employee/child tuition benefit is administered by Waterloo's Finance department. Please contact them directly for support.

The seniors UWaterloo retirees tuition benefit is administered by Student Finance Services. Please contact them directly for support.