Tuition Waiver

Tuition waivers do not provide reimbursement for classes already completed by the employee, spouse, or dependent. The employee must submit the waiver request prior to add/drop to ensure the tuition is waived. 

After ninety (90) days of continuous employment, regular and grant-funded employees are eligible to have tuition waived according to Kentucky State University policy as follows: 

• Full-time staff: 2 courses (6 credits) per semester 

• Spouses of full-time staff: 2 courses (6 credits) per semester 

• Dependent children of full-time staff: 2 courses (6 credits) per semester 

NOTE: The tuition waiver can only be applied to one individual or split between multiple eligible individuals, with a combined total not exceeding 6 credit hours. 

Employees are responsible for paying all fees beyond tuition, including but not limited to application, registration, taxes and special fees.  

Tuition Waiver Process 

Employees or their eligible family members must register for the class first and then complete the tuition waiver request form.  

Here’s the link to the tuition waiver form for your convenience. Instructions are as follows: 

1. Employees or eligible family members register for the class. 
2. The employee completes the tuition waiver request. 
3. The process routes as follows:
   • Employee submits the request
   • The Office of Human Resources reviews eligibility for the employee or dependent
   • The Bursar’s Office applies the waiver
   • The employee is notified upon completion 

If you have any questions or need further assistance, please contact the Office of Human Resources at human.resources@kysu.edu or (502) 597-6667.