Wright State University encourages employees and their dependents and contract employees to enroll for classes. For this reason, the university has a tuition remission benefit for all eligible employees, their dependents, and contract employees.
Tax Implication: The federal government treats tuition and/or fees waived for graduate degree courses as income to the employee and therefore taxable.
Those employed at least 75% of full-time over a twelve-month period.
How many courses/hours can be taken using the tuition remission benefit?
A total of eight credit hours per semester. (Summer A, B, and/or C are treated as one semester)
What is the tuition remission benefit for employees?
All tuition based on the policy are waived.
What is the highest degree that can be obtained?
Ph.D. degree.
Are there any exclusions?
Any coursework towards a professional degree are excluded (e.g., the Medical Doctor (M.D.), Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.)).
When a Dependent is the Student
Who is eligible?
An eligible employee’s spouse, children, and step-children. Children and step-children must be eligible tax dependents for federal income tax purposes.
How many courses can be taken?
No limit.
What is the tuition remission benefit for dependents?
80% of tuition is waived.
What is the highest degree that can be obtained?
Master’s degree.
How is this benefit accessed?
The eligible employee needs to complete a Dependent Authorization Form. The campus network will then apply the dependent’s eligibility in the system. Once approved, the eligible dependent can registering for class(es), and make payment for any outstanding balance to the Bursar's Office either directly or in WINGS Express. Payment questions can be directed to the Bursar's Office at 937-775-5839 or through Enrollment Services (RaiderConnect) at 937-775-4000.
When a Contract Employee is the Student
Who is eligible?
The contract employee who has been employed one year and is at least 75% of full time based on a twelve-month period.
How many courses/hours can be taken using the tuition remission benefit?
A total of eight credit hours per semester. (Summer A, B, and/or C are treated as one semester)
Internal issues: who pays and who reviews program?
Funding for this program will come from the College of Graduate Programs and Honors Studies. The program will be reviewed annually by the Office of the Provost and College of Graduate Programs and Honors Studies.
