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About Tuition Remission / Tuition Waiver
Wright State University encourages employees, and their spouses, children and stepchildren, and contract employees to enroll for classes. For this reason, the university has a tuition remission benefit for all eligible employees, as well as their spouses, children and stepchildren, and contract employees.
Tax Implication: The federal government treats tuition and/or fees waived for graduate degree courses as taxable income to the employee, regardless of whether the courses are taken by the employee, spouse, or children/stepchildren.
Policy
University Policy 8320: Educational Benefits Program
Frequently Asked Questions
When a Non-Dependent Child or Stepchild is the Student
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Who is eligible?
An eligible employee’s children and stepchildren who do not qualify as eligible tax dependents for federal income tax purposes.
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What courses can be taken?
This benefit is for graduate-level coursework in Master’s degree programs.
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What is the tuition remission benefit for non-dependent children and stepchildren?
50% of tuition is waived. The tuition remission benefit cannot be combined with any other institutional aid including grants, scholarships and assistantships. The tuition remission does not cover fees.
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What is the highest degree that can be obtained?
Master’s degree.
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How is this benefit accessed?
The eligible employee needs to complete an Eligibility Statement for Fee Remission (PDF). The campus network will then apply the non-dependent child/stepchild’s eligibility in the system. Once approved, the non-dependent child/stepchild can register for class(es) and make payment for any outstanding balance to the Bursar's Office through WINGS or deposit cash or check directly in the drop box. Payment questions can be directed to Enrollment Services at or 937-775-4000. Eligibility and benefit questions can be directed to Human Resources at HR-Benefits@wright.edu or 937-775-2120.