Tuition waivers are available to all full-time employees. The waiver covers the general course fee only. All other fees and costs for books are the responsibility of the employee. Tuition waivers are not applicable to non-credit or specialty courses.
Please refer to the appropriate union for eligibility.
- FERPA Form
- Dependency Affidavit
- Reciprocal Dependent Tuition Agreement
- Taxable Status of Tuition Waivers
Instructions
To submit tuition waivers for URI, CCRI and RIC, employees must first log in to eCampus.
General Process:
URI Enrollment Services has asked that tuition waivers be submitted prior to the first day of classes in order to process them in a timely manner. There are a few pieces you will need to submit in order to have your tuition waiver approved:
- An eCampus Tuition Waiver Entry – see below for step by step instructions
- A FERPA Release Form, signed and notarized. Here is a list of Notaries at URI.
- If the waiver is for a spouse or dependent, they also need to sign and have it notarized.
- IF the waiver is for a dependent, you will also need to submit a Dependency Affidavit
- IF the waiver is for the employee and is during the course of work hours, HR will need an email from your supervisor confirming how you will be making up or utilizing personal time to account for that absence throughout the semester.
The FERPA and Dependency Affidavit forms need to be submitted via email (benefits@etal.uri.edu), fax (874-5230), interoffice mail, or dropping it off at HR on the Kingston Campus.
Step By Step eCampus instructions:
- Log in to eCampus
- Select eCampus
- Select Self Service
- Under Faculty Staff Electronic Forms, select Tuition Waiver Entry
If you need assistance in logging on to e-Campus, please contact the help desk at 401.874.2417.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the tuition waiver come out for each term?
Applications for the tuition waiver open 75 days before the semester starts, so generally emails will be sent at the end of June for Fall, early November for J-Term and Spring, and early March for Summer.
Can I use my tuition waiver to take online classes?
Yes, tuition waivers apply to any credit-bearing courses at URI, RIC, or CCRI.
Is my dependent eligible for the tuition waiver?
Dependents are defined per IRS guidelines. They must be full time students enrolled in a degree program and under the age of 24 for the calendar year of the term. If you are unsure given a specific circumstance that applies to you and your family, please contact Kayla Lombardi at 874-9054 or kayla_lombardi@uri.edu.
I’m the employee. What courses/classes can I take with the waiver?
Employees are eligible to take any credit-bearing courses with the tuition waiver benefit. This includes courses towards a program or just on their own, at any level of instruction (baccalaureate, master’s and doctoral levels).
Does my tuition waiver cover credit overloads?
No, waivers are not eligible for credit overload.