Dependent/Spouse Tuition Remission

Dependents

The tuition remission program covers legally dependent of employees. Legal dependents must be less than 24 years of age when initially enrolled in a Temple University undergraduate degree program. If the dependent child leaves the university and re-enrolls within a five-year period, then the child will be eligible to use tuition remission for any remaining semesters.

Dependent tuition remission is offered for up to a maximum of 10 semesters to complete a degree in a Temple University undergraduate program. Only undergraduate courses are covered. 

The tuition remission policy counts either one or both consecutive summer sessions (summer 1 and summer 2) as a single semester, and therefore, will be counted as one of the 10 semesters for which a dependent child is eligible.

Coverage Amounts

For dependent children of eligible employees hired before July 1, 2014, 100% of tuition remission is covered.

For dependent children of eligible employees hired July 1, 2014, or after, below is the breakdown of tuition remission coverage:

  • Year 1 of service: 50% tuition remission
  • Year 2 of service: 75% tuition remission
  • Starting the first semester after 3 years of service: 100% tuition remission

The tuition remission eligibility requirements for dependents are determined by Human Resources.

Spouses

The tuition remission program covers spouses and certified domestic partners of full-time faculty members or full-time administrative employees graded T26 or above. Spouses and certified domestic partners eligibility is based on the employee job classification and/or any applicable collective bargaining agreement in effect.

Beginning the first semester after the employee’s hire, spouses are eligible for 50% tuition remission. The eligible courses for spouses are undergraduate or graduate courses only; professional level courses are not permitted.

Taxable Income

Spouse tuition benefits are considered taxable. Under current tax law, the value of employee graduate tuition benefits in excess of $5,250 will be included in the employee’s taxable wages and all applicable taxes will be withheld during the year that the tuition benefits are received. Contact with any questions about this process.

How to Submit Tuition Remission Request

After registering for courses, follow the steps below to submit a tuition remission workflow request:

  1. Login to TUPortal
  2. Select Staff Tools
  3. Under Benefits Information, select Tuition Remission Workflow Request
  4. Select Dependent / Employee / Spouse Tuition Remission