The State Employee Tuition Waiver covers a maximum of two classes, up to 6 credit hours per semester (Fall, Spring, and Summer). Classes taken must be for a minimum of 1 credit hour. The Scholarship does not cover the following additional fees: Auxiliary Fees for C.P.D. and Distance Learning courses.
What is the State Employee Tuition Waiver Program? This program, also known as the State of Florida Employee Educational Assistance Program, allows each state university and Florida College System institution to waive tuition and fees for state employees to enroll in up to six (6) credit hours of courses per term.
To be considered a "Florida Resident for Tuition Purposes" you must prove through official and/or legal documents that you or the claimant have established bona fide domicile in the state of Florida for at least 12 months preceding the first day of classes of the term for which Florida residency is sought.
Be a Florida resident and a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen. A student's residency and citizenship status are determined by the postsecondary institution. Questions regarding such status should be directed to the financial aid office or admissions office of the institution the student plans to attend.
Tuition Waiver Program The State of Florida Employee Educational Assistance Program allows each state university and community college to waive tuition and fees for state employees to enroll in up to 6 credit hours of courses per term. However, participation is subject to space-availability.
Pursuant to Section 1009.26(10), Florida Statutes and State University System of Florida Board of Governors Rule 7.008 (F), a classroom teacher in a Florida public school is eligible to use the Classroom Teacher Waiver. The Classroom Teacher Waiver Program covers in-state tuition up to six (6) credit hours.
A student is considered a full-time student when enrolled in 12 or more academic period units or 360 or more clock hours. Although audits carry no credit, they are counted when determining a student's enrollment status.
The State of Florida Employee Educational Assistance Program allows each state university and community college to waive tuition and fees for state employees to enroll in up to 6 credit hours of courses per term.
Establishing Residency The claimant must have established and maintained a legal Florida residence at least 12 months before the first day of the semester for which in-state status is sought. Other persons are eligible only if they qualify by one of the exceptions, as provided in s.