Tuition waivers
Members of the college staff who are on permanent full-time appointment may enroll in up to six credit hours per fiscal year at Western without payment of tuition, subject to supervisor approval, on a space available basis. Permanent employees on less than a full-time appointment may receive a waiver benefit proportional to the percentage of time employed, on a space available basis. The waiver policy applies only to in-state tuition only and does not apply to books, supplies, approved fees, or any difference between in-state and out-of-state tuition. The College will waive up to six hours of in-state tuition during the fiscal year.
Time taken to attend classes from Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00 pm shall be made up and be limited to a maximum of one course during any one term.
All requests must contain a written statement which specifically addresses the relationship between the content of the requested course and the potential for enhancement of the employee's performance; requests will be evaluated upon conformity with the state fiscal rules.
For Extended Studies courses, tuition must be covered through an Extended Studies scholarship or some alternate funding such as departmental budget transfer. Contact the Extended Studies department for scholarship information.
You can download a printable tuition waiver request form (PDF). Applications must be signed by the supervisor and appropriate vice president, then forwarded to the VP Finance & Administration for final approval. Approved copies will be forwarded to the employee, the cashier's office, and the registrar (or extended studies).