2026-2027 Tuition Benefit Applications Are Now Open

Eligible dependents, spouses, and domestic/civil union partners may apply for the Tuition Benefit Program through Self-Service Banner. The application must be submitted through the student's Self-Service Banner account.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted annually by all new and returning students.

1. The student logs in to Self-Service Banner using their own Rowan credentials.
2. Select Submit Electronic Forms.
3. Select Tuition Benefit for Dependent Application on the left side of the page under Human Resources.
4. Complete and submit the application.

Tuition Benefit for Dependent Application

Students will receive an email to their Rowan email address once their application has been reviewed. Approved applications will be forwarded to the Office of the Bursar for processing and application to the student's account.

Before You Begin

Please have the following information available before completing the application:

• Student Banner ID number
• Rowan employee Banner ID number

You will also need to provide proof of dependency by either:

• Uploading the employee's prior-year IRS Form 1040, or
• Selecting the option to allow Human Resources to verify dependency through Rowan health benefit records (if the student is currently listed as a dependent on the employee's health plan).

Resources

• Tuition Benefit Policy
• FAQ – Tuition Benefit for Dependents 

Important Notice

Tuition benefit approvals are contingent upon continued employment. Rowan will honor the tuition benefit for one semester if employment separation occurs as the result of a reduction in force. The employee must be actively employed at the start of the semester for the tuition benefit to be honored.

How to Apply

Eligible employees may apply for a tuition waiver through Self-Service Banner.

1. Log in to Self-Service Banner using your Rowan credentials.
2. Select Submit Electronic Forms.
3. Select Tuition Waiver for Employees on the left side of the page under Human Resources - General Forms.
4. Complete and submit the application.

Tuition Waiver Application for Employees

Important Information

• Register for your course(s) before submitting the tuition waiver request.
• Two approvals, including direct supervisor, are required to properly submit the waiver.
• If there is a vacancy in a supervisory role, one supervisor may provide approval in both fields.
• A new tuition waiver application must be submitted for each semester.

Tax Information

Information regarding the taxability of Graduate Tuition Remission for employees is available through the Taxability of Graduate Tuition Remission resource.

For all tax-related questions, please contact the Payroll Office.

Tuition Waiver FAQ

Tuition Waiver Guidelines for CWA Employees

Tuition Waiver Guidelines for IFPTE Employees

Tuition Waiver Guidelines for AFT Employees

Tuition Waiver Guidelines for HPAE Employees

Tuition Reimbursement/Waiver Information for Managerial Employees

Tuition Waiver Guidelines for SOM Employees (Scroll down to Tuition Benefits)