Tuition Benefits

The 最快开奖直播搅珠结果 offers tuition benefits to eligible employees and their dependents through the Tuition Benefit Program. Once an employee meets eligibility requirements, these benefits can be used to pay for courses with a 最快开奖直播搅珠结果 course identifier at any 最快开奖直播搅珠结果 Campus. For complete details regarding the program and eligibility please refer to the . Note regarding UNH Law School: Eligible 最快开奖直播搅珠结果 faculty/staff members who wish to use the tuition benefit at the law school must be admitted to and matriculated at the UNH School of Law.

To access the Tuition Benefit Form go to , once logged in click on Employee Services and then select the Tuition Benefit Form.

Faculty and Staff Tuition Benefit Resources:

Frequently Asked Questions

Q:听The Employee Terms and Conditions of the 最快开奖直播搅珠结果 Tuition Benefit Plan indicates the number of courses allowed is per fiscal year. What is a fiscal year?
A fiscal year runs from July to June. The Tuition Benefit considers the summer term as the beginning of the fiscal year even if courses begin before July.

Q:听Do I use the tuition benefit module to register for classes?
No, the tuition benefit module is only used to apply for the employee/dependent tuition benefit.

Q:听How do I make a request for tuition benefits?
To access the Tuition Benefit Form go to , once logged in click on the 鈥淓mployee鈥 tab and then select the 鈥淭uition Benefit Form鈥 tab at the bottom of the screen.

Q:听I am taking courses at two different 最快开奖直播搅珠结果 campuses; do I enter two separate forms?
Yes, you must enter different forms for each campus and each semester.

Q:听Can I use the tuition benefit for a degree program outside of the 最快开奖直播搅珠结果 campuses?
No, the tuition benefit is only for courses within the 最快开奖直播搅珠结果. Faculty or staff members may enroll in any of the regular credit or non-credit courses offered by 最快开奖直播搅珠结果 at UNH Durham, UNH Manchester, UNH Franklin Pierce School of Law, Keene State College, or Plymouth State University. The tuition benefit does not apply to the following: short courses, institutes, or courses offered by other institutions on the campuses of 最快开奖直播搅珠结果.

Q:听How is eligibility for the tuition benefit determined?
Eligibility for the tuition benefit is based on your employment information in the 最快开奖直播搅珠结果听Human Resources system.听Your current hire date is used to determine when you are eligible for the benefit.

Q:听Do I have to enter a course number in the online Tuition Benefit Form?
No. A听course number is not required on the Tuition Benefit Form.

Q:听How do I find the student ID number for my dependent or myself?
The student ID is how you and/or your dependent(s) are identified at the institution where you are attending classes.听The student ID can usually be found in the student information system on the campus website.

Q:听How do I determine if my dependent is an IRS dependent?

See Policy USY V.A.4.7.3, Spouse and Dependent Children Tuition Benefit.

A dependent is an IRS dependent if they meet all of the following:

  • have not reached age 24
  • unmarried听
  • are dependent on the employee for more than half of their financial support听
  • are claimed on the employee鈥檚/spouse鈥榮 income tax return as a dependent.

Q:听What happens after I submit my request?
If your tuition benefit request is 鈥淎uto Approved鈥, you will receive an email with the approval and your tuition benefit information will be shared with the appropriate student system.听If your tuition benefit is 鈥淧ending鈥, an email will be sent to your supervisor for approval or denial to take the course during work hours.听 Your supervisor will approve or deny and send an email to your campus Human Resources Office to update your status.

Q:听My tuition benefit request to take a course during work hours was approved by my supervisor.听Do I need to use my accrued Earned Time or Vacation Time for the time I miss from work?
Yes, you will need to use Earned Time/Vacation Time for any course time taken during your normal working hours. Upon receipt from your supervisor, the campus Human Resources will update your status.

Q:听How do I check my tuition benefit status?
To check the status of your tuition benefit,听go to .听Once logged in, click on the 鈥淓mployee鈥 tab, then select the 鈥淭uition Benefit Form鈥 tab, and then select 鈥淭uition Benefit Form Status鈥.

Q:听The course was dropped or cancelled.听 What do I need to do?
You need to provide your Human Resources Office verification from the student system that the course was dropped or canceled.听Your Human Resources Office will adjust the online Tuition Benefit Form to reflect that the course as cancelled or dropped.

Q:听If I audit a course does that count against my total courses that I am eligible for in a fiscal year?
Yes.

Q:听I am taking one course during the work hours and one course that is not during work hours. Do I submit a form requesting two courses and say they are during work hours?
No, you should submit two separate forms. One form should be for the course(s) that are during your work hours and require your supervisor's approval and one form for the course(s) that are not听during work hours. This way your supervisor will know how many courses you will听be taking during your work hours.

Q:听When is the tuition benefit considered taxable income?
The tuition benefit associated with Graduate Level Courses taken by the employee is considered taxable income if the benefit听exceeds $5,250 in a calendar year. In addition, tuition benefits associated with Graduate Level Courses taken by eligible spouse/dependent(s) is taxable income regardless of amount. 最快开奖直播搅珠结果 is required to report the tuition benefit as income and tax accordingly through payroll.

Q:听What happens if I terminate my employment with 最快开奖直播搅珠结果 during a semester?
Employees terminating during the semester are responsible for payment of a pro-rated portion of the remaining amount of tuition that was previously granted for themselves or their spouse/dependent(s). Furthermore, 最快开奖直播搅珠结果 reserves the right to charge the former employee for any tuition that exceeds the proportionate amount of time worked during that semester.


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