Tuition Benefit and Waiver Information

Tuition Benefit and Waiver Information

Tuition Benefit and Waiver Information

Tuition Benefit for Dependents, Spouses, and Domestic/Civil Union Partners

The Office of Human Resources manages the applications for the Tuition Benefit for Dependents, Spouse, and Domestic/Civil Union Partners. The form must be completed annually and is accessible to all new and returning students through Self-Service Banner. Students must login to Self Service Banner with their unique login, click on the Student tab, go to Submit Electronic Forms, and select Tuition Benefit For Dependent Application to complete the form. The application is also accessible through this direct link: Tuition Benefit for Dependent Application

The Office of Human Resources will receive an email that it was submitted and if approved, it will be forwarded it to the Office of the Bursar to update the student account.

Additional Notes:

  • The dependent (student) should be prepared with their Banner ID number as well as the corresponding Rowan employee’s in order to complete the form.
  • The application will allow you to upload tax documentation (only prior year 1040 tax form will be accepted) or, if the student is listed as a dependent on the employee’s health benefits form, they can select the option to have the Office of Human Resources verify proof of dependency by checking the forms on file.

Please refer to the policy and FAQs below for more detailed information:

Please note: Tuition waiver approvals are contingent upon continued employment. Rowan will honor the tuition waiver for one semester if employment separation is a result of a reduction in force. Employee must be employed at the start of the semester for the semester waiver to be honored.

Tuition Waiver for Employees

Eligible employees should apply for the tuition waiver in Self-Service Banner. The online form is located on the Employee Dashboard in the My Activities section on the right hand side of the screen, included in the Submit Electronic Forms section. Please keep in mind the following in order to expedite the process:
  • Employees must register prior to completing the form and two approvals are required in order to properly submit the waiver.
  • In the event there is a vacancy in a supervisory role, one supervisor may provide signature in both fields.
  • A new waiver must be submitted for each semester.
If you have any questions, please email (hrtraining@rowan.edu).
Information on taxability of Graduate Tuition Remission for Employees is available here.
All tax inquiries should be directed to the Payroll office. 

Tuition Waiver Guidelines & FAQs