Applying for Tuition Remission

If you would like to apply for the tuition remission benefit for yourself, your spouse, or your unmarried dependent children, please log on to the Tuition Remission Application and follow the instructions provided therein.

You will need an ACS login account and Kerberos password to access the secure web pages. To learn more about setting up your account, please visit the Getting Started section of the Employee Link.

Alternatively, if you wish to apply in writing, you may print a Tuition Remission Application form from the Forms/Print Library. Upon request, forms will also be mailed directly to you by the Benefits Section of the Office of Human Resources. Completed forms must be returned to the Office of Human Resources at 25 Buick Street. You need only use one method of application—online OR paper—not both.

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Taking Classes and Receiving Tuition Remission

There are two steps you must complete in order to take classes and receive a credit for the tuition remission benefit:

1. Apply and register for classes at the Boston University school or college, or at the University Registrar's Office, as appropriate, AND
2. Apply for Tuition Remission online or at the Benefits Section of the Office of Human Resources for Summer 2008.

Summer 2008

If you were hired on or after July 1, 1985, you must be employed through the "Last Day of Instruction," for Summer Session II, August 8, 2008, to receive the tuition remission benefit for Summer session I & II 2008. Employees hired prior to July 1, 1985 will receive the benefit if they leave before the end of the semester.

If you, your spouse or your dependent receive financial aid, the tuition remission benefit may impact the award. Please contact the Office of Financial Assistance at 617/353-2965 for information regarding the effects of the tuition remission benefit upon your award.

Spring 2008

Employees are eligible for 8 credits (credits 1-4 covered 100% and credits 5-8 covered 90%) of tuition remission benefit for the semester.

While you may apply for the Tuition Remission (TR) benefit at any time, if you delay your benefit application you may be required to pay late fees. Please consult Student Accounting Services for deadlines for the Spring 2008 semester.

If you were hired on or after July 1, 1985, you must be employed through the "Last Day of Final Exams," May 13, 2008, to receive the tuition remission benefit for Spring 2008. Employees hired prior to July 1, 1985 will receive the benefit if they leave before the end of the semester.

If you, your spouse or your dependent receive financial aid, the tuition remission benefit may impact the award. Please contact the Office of Financial Assistance at 617/353-2965 for information regarding the effects of the tuition remission benefit upon your award.

On-line courses are not covered by tuition remission.

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The Value of Graduate Level Courses is Considered Taxable Income

The value of graduate level courses (600 level and above) for employees and spouses is considered additional taxable income to you. The first $5,250 of tuition remission benefit you receive for graduate courses in the calendar year will be exempt from taxation. There is no exemption for your spouse's benefit, which means that any graduate level courses will be taxed.

Taxes are withheld from paychecks in the following manner:

Please be aware that this taxation can result in a substantial reduction in your take-home pay. Contact the Office of Human Resources Benefits Section if you would like assistance estimating the amount of tax that will be withheld.

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Benefit Eligibility for Employees and What Happens if You Leave BU Before the End of the Semester

If you were hired on or after July 1, 1985, you must be employed through the "Last Day of Final Exams," May 13, 2008, to receive the tuition remission benefit for Spring 2008. Employees hired prior to July 1, 1985 will receive the benefit if they leave before the end of the semester.

Please note that if you are taking twelve or more credits, you will be considered a full-time student. It is Boston University's policy that full-time, regular employees may not be concurrently enrolled at Boston University as full-time students.

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