FAQs

Where to I turn in my tuition waiver?

What do I do if I’m a ward of the state?

How do I use the USF staff waiver?

How is my out of state tuition waiver processed?

How do I submit a State Employee Waiver?

How is my graduate assistant tuition waiver processed?

What fees are covered by the Intern Certificate?

Who do I contact for questions regarding my tuition waiver?

Submitting Waivers

Waivers can be brought in person to ADM 125 on the Tampa campus or mailed to the following address:

UCO-Cash Accounting
ATTN: Kathryn Keller
University of South Florida
4202 E. Fowler Ave, ADM147
Tampa, FL 33620

Waivers cannot be faxed. We must receive the original copy of the tuition waiver in order for it to be processed.

Contact

For questions regarding the processing of tuition waivers please contact:

Kathryn Keller
Cash Accounting – ADM 125
Email: kkeller@admin.usf.edu
Fax: (813) 974-3618

USF Employee Tuition Waiver

The USF Employee Tuition Program authorizes full time USF employees (except OPS) to enroll in USF credit courses, up to six credit hours per semester.

The tuition waivers can be found on Human Resources web page: HR Forms

The employee registers during the regular registration period for the semester.

The employee obtains and completes the tuition waiver, gets supervisor's approval and submits the completed and approved form to the Cash Accounting no later then the fifth day of the term.  When the form is not submitted or is submitted after the fifth day of the term, the employee’s registration in the class may be cancelled for non-payment and a late payment fee assessed.

The Cash Accounting Office must receive the original copy of the tuition waiver in order to process the waiver. Waivers are processed during the first week of classes.

Covers credit courses only. Excludes music or theater performance, practicum, continuing education, cooperative education, correspondence courses, life-long learning, directed individual studies or research, internship, Program for Adult Credit Education (PACE), and one-to-one. For any questions regarding course eligibility email: kkeller@admin.usf.edu

For more information on fees covered check Human Resources’ web site:
http://usfweb2.usf.edu/usfpers/procedures/edasst/tuition.htm

State of Florida Employees Tuition Waiver

Faxes can no longer be accepted. Please allow sufficient time for the waiver to be received by the deadline date.

Full-time state employees may be allowed to enroll for up to six (6) credit hours of eligible instruction per term on a space-available basis without payment of registration fees. All State University employees are not eligible.

State Employee registration occurs at the time specified on the Registrar’s Calendar. Should the Employee register prior to the prescribed date and time, the fee waiver will become invalid and the Employee will be liable for all applicable fees. It is the responsibility of the employee to register on a space-available basis only.

The tuition waiver cannot be used for certain courses. These courses include, but are not limited to, continuing education courses, independent study, supervised research, supervised teaching labs, thesis hours, dissertation, internships, practicum, third attempt repeat courses, co-ops, or applied individualized instruction in Music, Art, or Dance, etc.. For any questions regarding course eligibility email: kkeller@admin.usf.edu

The Intent to Apply form will not be accepted in place of the actual waiver. The form clearly states that the student needs to check with the University about filling out additional forms. The actual tuition waiver can be found on the Registrar’s web page: State Employee Tuition Waiver Form. Waivers are processed during the first week of classes. The completed and approved waiver needs to be submitted to the Cash Accounting Office no later then the fifth day of the term.  When the form is not submitted or is submitted after the fifth day of the term, the employee’s registration in the class may be cancelled for non-payment and a late payment fee assessed.

Certificates of Participation

Intern supervisors for institutions in the State University System may be given a non-transferable certificate (fee waiver) for each full academic term during which the person serves as an intern supervisor. The certificate covers the matriculation portion of tuition for up to six hours and is effective for three years. Students who have received a Certificate of Participation and want the waiver applied need to turn in the signed original certificate to the Cash Accounting Office in ADM 125 no later then the fifth day of the term.

Adoptee from Dept of Children and Family Svcs, Foster Care, Ward of the State and Special Risk

A student would be eligible for a special risk waiver if his parent or guardian was killed in the line of duty while working as a law enforcement officer or as a firefighter. The student would need to bring written verification from the agency specifying that the parent or guardian was killed in the line of duty to the Cash Accounting Office in ADM 125.

For any student for whom the state is paying foster care, is a ward of the state or who is adopted from the Department of Children and Family Services after 12/31/1997, certain tuition and related fees shall be waived. Students who are eligible should contact their state agency. Each term you plan to attend the University a form will need to be submitted no later than the deadline date.

Third Party Payments

Students who have authorization or a letter of intent from an approved third party source (e.g., a company, embassy, state or government agency) must bring such documentation with the "Fee Invoice" to the Student Accounts Office by the fee payment deadline. Employer tuition plans that reimburse the employee do not qualify. The third party source must agree to pay the tuition upon receiving an invoice. Go to the third party billing homepage for more information.

Out of State Waivers

Out of state waivers provide a reduction of the out of state portion of tuition and are granted by various departments to Non-Florida residents upon admission to the University of Florida. Students do not apply for out-of-state waivers because they are granted by various departments. Please contact your department for questions about out-of-state tuition waivers.

Graduate Waivers

Students should contact the Graduate School about Graduate Assistantships for information relating to graduate waivers.