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Tuition Waiver - Guidelines

Cost Coverage and Payment

The Tuition Waiver covers the cost of tuition and mandatory fees for eligible courses. This does not include costs for late fees or other fees connected with the enrollment process.

There is a $500 deposit to hold a student's place which is waived for employees and dependents. Please notify the Admissions Office that you are an employee. Dropping a course for which a Fee Allowance has been issued must be done during the drop/add period to avoid late fees.

For courses which have a payment balance, such as Mannes Prep, the Employee will be sent an invoice alert via email. Invoices may be viewed and payed via MyNewSchool. Electronic check payments are recommended - note that there is a 2.85% convenience fee for payments made via credit card. See Electronic Payment Services for details.

Course Load

See Eligibility for maximum course load by eligibility. Requests for additional courses (that exceed the plan maximum) require written approval from the Employee’s supervisor and Human Resources via the Tuition Waiver Request Form.

Scheduling

Eligible Employees must schedule courses so they do not conflict with the normal work day. If this is not possible, prior approval in writing is required from their supervisors for a temporary adjustment of the work schedule via the Tuition Waiver Request Form.

Scholarships and Loans

An Employee, spouse, Qualified Domestic Partner, or child(ren), who is eligible and approved for a tuition waiver is not eligible for any scholarship(s) from the University. Similarly, any Employee, spouse, Qualified Domestic Partner, or child(ren) that accepts a scholarship is not eligible to be approved for a tuition waiver in the same semester/academic year. However, the student may apply for a loan through Student Financial Services.

Change of Status

If a spouse, Qualified Domestic Partner or child of an Employee is hired by the University in a benefit-eligible position, their eligibility for the tuition waiver benefit will be determined exclusively on the basis of the spouse or child’s employment status.

Termination of Employment

Upon termination of employment with The New School, an Employee, spouse, Qualified Domestic Partner or child registered in courses for credit may continue to attend the courses in the current semester. However, the balance of any tuition and taxes remain collectible. Employees are required to make arrangements with The Office of Student Account’s for payment of these balances that are due directly to the University. Note: The University reserves the right to deduct the remaining taxes from a final pay check, unless the course is converted to a non-credit course (in which case, taxes will not be required) prior to the last day of employment.

Upon termination of employment from The New School, an Employee, spouse, Qualified Domestic Partner or child registered in non-credit courses may continue to attend the courses in the current semester without further obligation.

Additional Tuition Waiver Information

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