{"id":2634,"date":"2025-05-07T13:59:52","date_gmt":"2025-05-07T17:59:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/hr\/?page_id=2634"},"modified":"2025-11-21T08:35:18","modified_gmt":"2025-11-21T13:35:18","slug":"tuition-waivers","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/hr\/benefits\/tuition-and-discounts\/tuition-waivers\/","title":{"rendered":"Tuition Waivers"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-boxout-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-boxout right  \"><h1>Contact<\/h1>\n\n<p>HR Benefits<br>401.874.2513<br><a href=\"mailto:benefits@etal.uri.edu\">benefits@etal.uri.edu<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please refer to the <a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/hr\/management\/unions\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"692\">appropriate union<\/a> for eligibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2155\/FERPA-Release-of-Tuition-Waiver-Records-Form-III-1.pdf\">FERPA Form<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2155\/DEPENDENCY-AFFIDAVIT_2021.pdf\">Dependency Affidavit<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2155\/Reciprocal-Dependent-Tuition-Agreement.pdf\" data-type=\"attachment\" data-id=\"1149\">Reciprocal Dependent Tuition Agreement<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2155\/Tuition-letter1.pdf\">Taxable Status of Tuition Waivers<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Instructions<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To submit tuition waivers for URI, CCRI and RIC, employees must first <a href=\"https:\/\/launcher.myapps.microsoft.com\/api\/signin\/8c438d54-cdc8-4056-93f2-a43f0c97fab8?tenantId=426d2a8d-9ccd-4255-893d-0686a32c168d\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/ecampus.uri.edu\/faculty-staff\">log in to eCampus<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">General Process:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>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:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>An eCampus Tuition Waiver Entry \u2013 see below for step by step instructions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A<a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2155\/FERPA-Release-of-Tuition-Waiver-Records-Form-III-1.pdf\">&nbsp;FERPA Release Form<\/a>, signed and notarized.<a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/hr\/about\/notarypublic\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"2542\">&nbsp;Here is a list of Notaries at URI.<\/a>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If the waiver is for a spouse or dependent, they also need to sign and have it notarized.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>IF the waiver is for a dependent,&nbsp;you will also need to submit a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2155\/DEPENDENCY-AFFIDAVIT_2021.pdf\">Dependency Affidavit<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>IF the waiver is for the employee and is during the course of work hours,&nbsp;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.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The FERPA and Dependency Affidavit forms need to be submitted via email (<a href=\"mailto:benefits@etal.uri.edu\">benefits@etal.uri.edu<\/a>), fax (874-5230), interoffice mail, or dropping it off at HR on the Kingston Campus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step By Step eCampus instructions:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ecampus-cs-prd.uri.edu\/psp\/csprd\/?cmd=login&amp;languageCd=ENG&amp;\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/ecampus-cs-prd.uri.edu\/psp\/csprd\/?cmd=login&amp;languageCd=ENG&amp;\">Log in to eCampus<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select <strong>eCampus<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select <strong>Self Service<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Under <strong>Faculty Staff Electronic Forms, <\/strong>select <strong>Tuition Waiver Entry<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you need assistance in logging on to e-Campus, please contact the help desk at 401.874.2417.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Frequently Asked Questions&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>When does the tuition waiver come out for each term?<\/strong><br>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Can I use my tuition waiver to take online classes?<\/strong><br>Yes, tuition waivers apply to any credit-bearing courses at URI, RIC, or CCRI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Is my dependent eligible for the tuition waiver?<\/strong><br>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 Benefits at <a href=\"mailto:benefits@etal.uri.edu\">benefits@etal.uri.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>I\u2019m the employee. What courses\/classes can I take with the waiver?<\/strong><br>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\u2019s and doctoral levels).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Does my tuition waiver cover credit overloads?<\/strong><br>No, waivers are not eligible for credit overload.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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. 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