{"id":182,"date":"2021-10-01T17:37:30","date_gmt":"2021-10-01T21:37:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/inside.wooster.edu\/hr\/?page_id=182"},"modified":"2026-07-08T16:40:09","modified_gmt":"2026-07-08T20:40:09","slug":"tuition-benefits","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/inside.wooster.edu\/hr\/tuition-benefits\/","title":{"rendered":"Tuition Benefits"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Following a three-year service requirement, qualifying employees and\/or\u00a0dependents of full-time employees are eligible for certain tuition benefits while studying for an initial Bachelor\u2019s degree.  The Portable Cash Tuition Benefit is limited to employees hired full-time before July 1, 2026.  Additional restrictions may apply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Note: The Plan Documents below are reviewed periodically to ensure accuracy and clarity. For any questions about current versions, please reach out to TBT at <a href=\"mailto:TuitionBenefitsTeam@wooster.edu\">TuitionBenefitsTeam@wooster.edu<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/livewooster.sharepoint.com\/:b:\/s\/Human-Resources-InsideDocuments\/EZc-VxR0MbxBrEvzbAYvjGYBj-_SSIy15rzDnaYmd_Kb1Q?e=xRnwaW\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tuition Remission Plan &#8211; Faculty and Administration<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/livewooster.sharepoint.com\/:b:\/s\/Human-Resources-InsideDocuments\/ES3K1GUsthRHn0wQPf6WrcABIKrv7D173kbZNzvAl3-Jsw?e=bj7ODW\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tuition Remission Plan &#8211; Hourly and Salaried Support Staff<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/livewooster.sharepoint.com\/:b:\/s\/Human-Resources-InsideDocuments\/EQZK4u4FeJ5CgrHU-y2KM9kBT9WxtDZ9BNaTv7ON4puFVg?e=TCLeWA\">Tuition Remission Benefit Overview<\/a> <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Benefits Office collects information in October, for the following academic year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Academic Year 2026-2027 Forms:<\/strong> (Download or open these forms in browser for fillable PDF)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/na2.documents.adobe.com\/public\/esignWidget?wid=CBFCIBAA3AAABLblqZhC3kukOiZ-T8CJYoA2hrER2l75SV8o8wjaFxkFhc5hIQTXmU3u-xykfJ90AmV1KRr8*\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2026-2027 Preliminary Tuition Benefit Information Form <\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/livewooster.sharepoint.com\/:b:\/s\/Human-Resources-InsideDocuments\/IQAChZ6iA-UoT6TI40qOKrieAUFI2uswUvIf0MXDpFR8-BU?e=qcDVpF\">2026-2027 Tuition Benefits Certification Form<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/livewooster.sharepoint.com\/:b:\/s\/Human-Resources-InsideDocuments\/IQDe_vptvGi7QqkvhIVuH8GYAUpncCN-muPOjPXuOWx9v0w?e=fr5j7N\">Institution ACH Authorization Form<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/na2.documents.adobe.com\/public\/esignWidget?wid=CBFCIBAA3AAABLblqZhA16i31Q9yqnLDsPzCYEe9tpzzm51R8IvOh1wIMnU8yAnCx317l7KQgXlrZ4qqYRKs*\">2026-2027 Tuition Benefit Application<\/a> <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please refer to the above documents for details regarding eligibility, amount of benefit, and benefit application procedures. For additional information, please contact the Benefits Office at extension 2695.  Or email the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"mailto:tuitionbenefitsteam@wooster.edu\" target=\"_blank\">Tuition Benefits Team<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a><\/a>For more information please visit:<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4fc3f8e1 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wooster.edu\/admissions\/apply\/first-year-applicants\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/wooster.edu\/admissions\/apply\/first-year-applicants\/\">The College of Wooster &#8211; First Year Applicants<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tuitionexchange.org\/\">Tuition Exchange<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.glca.org\/tuition-remission-exchange\/\">Great Lakes College Association (GLCA)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Town Hall Recordings <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please email <a href=\"mailto:TuitionBenefitsTeam@wooster.edu\">TuitionBenefitsTeam@wooster.edu<\/a> to view the following Town Hall recordings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>TBT Program: Keys to Success in College Search, Financial Aid, and Tuition Benefits, recorded via Teams Town Hall.  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>TBT Info Session for a Tuition Benefits Overview, recorded via Teams Town Hall on September 11th, 2025 <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>TBT Info Session for College Searches in the 25-26 academic year, recorded via Teams Town Hall on October 16th, 2025 <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/livewooster.sharepoint.com\/:v:\/s\/TuitionBenefitsTeamDataMgmt\/IQALNpKPStpjTpkU7ilBxtIUATeZzrCTxB0zOZ2na_MPTgs?nav=eyJyZWZlcnJhbEluZm8iOnsicmVmZXJyYWxBcHAiOiJTdHJlYW1XZWJBcHAiLCJyZWZlcnJhbFZpZXciOiJTaGFyZURpYWxvZy1MaW5rIiwicmVmZXJyYWxBcHBQbGF0Zm9ybSI6IldlYiIsInJlZmVycmFsTW9kZSI6InZpZXcifX0%3D&amp;e=IDtTZf\">TBT &amp; Admissions Info Session<\/a>, recorded via Teams Town Hall on April 23rd, 2026<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Timeline for H.S. Seniors and current College Students<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"87ff8b\" class=\"section-87ff8b gutentor-module gutentor-module-accordion has-gutentor-block-shape-top has-gutentor-block-shape-bottom\"><div class=\"gutentor-block-shape-top\"><\/div><div class=\"grid-container\">\n<section id=\"d2ade8\" class=\"section-d2ade8 gutentor-module gutentor-module-accordion-item\"><div class=\"gutentor-module-accordion-panel g-a-panel-87ff8b\"><div class=\"gm-ah-87ff8b gutentor-module-accordion-item-heading gutentor-module-icon-position-right\"><span class=\"gutentor-module-accordion-panel-handler\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"gutentor-module-accordion-panel-handler-label\">Fall of H.S. Senior Year<\/span><span class=\"gutentor-module-accordion-icon\"><i class=\"gm-aio-87ff8b gutentor-module-accordion-icon-open fas fa-plus\"><\/i><i class=\"gm-aic-87ff8b gutentor-module-accordion-icon-close fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"gm-ab-87ff8b gutentor-module-accordion-body\">\n<div id=\"section-g7dcd35\" class=\"section-g7dcd35 gutentor-element gutentor-element-advanced-text wp-block-gutentor-e0\"><div class=\"gutentor-text-wrap\"><p class=\"gutentor-text\">1. Complete Preliminary Tuition Benefit Information Form (and submit it to HR!) with all colleges under consideration<br>2. Visit and apply to schools!<br>3. Attend TBT Info Sessions<br>4. Complete <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/studentaid.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\">FASFA <\/a>and <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/cssprofile.collegeboard.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">CSS <\/a>Applications<br>5. Complete <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tuitionexchange.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">TEP E-Z Application<\/a> if Applicable<br>6. Schedule required consultation meeting with TBT representative.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"a451ea\" class=\"section-a451ea gutentor-module gutentor-module-accordion-item\"><div class=\"gutentor-module-accordion-panel g-a-panel-87ff8b\"><div class=\"gm-ah-87ff8b gutentor-module-accordion-item-heading gutentor-module-icon-position-right\"><span class=\"gutentor-module-accordion-panel-handler\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"gutentor-module-accordion-panel-handler-label\">Winter of H.S. Senior Year<\/span><span class=\"gutentor-module-accordion-icon\"><i class=\"gm-aio-87ff8b gutentor-module-accordion-icon-open fas fa-plus\"><\/i><i class=\"gm-aic-87ff8b gutentor-module-accordion-icon-close fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"gm-ab-87ff8b gutentor-module-accordion-body\">\n<div id=\"section-gb92c3b\" class=\"section-gb92c3b gutentor-element gutentor-element-advanced-text wp-block-gutentor-e0\"><div class=\"gutentor-text-wrap\"><p class=\"gutentor-text\">1. Receive admission letters and celebrate!<br>2. Complete additional financial aid paperwork from admitted schools<br>3. Attend TBT Information Sessions<br>4. Receive Financial Aid offers\/packages from admitted schools<br>5. Consult with TBT <\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"04055a\" class=\"section-04055a gutentor-module gutentor-module-accordion-item\"><div class=\"gutentor-module-accordion-panel g-a-panel-87ff8b\"><div class=\"gm-ah-87ff8b gutentor-module-accordion-item-heading gutentor-module-icon-position-right\"><span class=\"gutentor-module-accordion-panel-handler\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"gutentor-module-accordion-panel-handler-label\">Spring of H.S. Senior Year<\/span><span class=\"gutentor-module-accordion-icon\"><i class=\"gm-aio-87ff8b gutentor-module-accordion-icon-open fas fa-plus\"><\/i><i class=\"gm-aic-87ff8b gutentor-module-accordion-icon-close fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"gm-ab-87ff8b gutentor-module-accordion-body\">\n<div id=\"section-g117a68\" class=\"section-g117a68 gutentor-element gutentor-element-advanced-text wp-block-gutentor-e0\"><div class=\"gutentor-text-wrap\"><p class=\"gutentor-text\">1. Send Tuition Benefit Certification Form to colleges (exception Wooster and GLCA)<br>2. Deliberate on options, commit to a school, and submit deposit<br>3. Complete Wooster Tuition Benefit Application<br>3. Submit college tuition invoices (including school name and dependent name) to HR office for processing.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"9bcd1a\" class=\"section-9bcd1a gutentor-module gutentor-module-accordion-item\"><div class=\"gutentor-module-accordion-panel g-a-panel-87ff8b\"><div class=\"gm-ah-87ff8b gutentor-module-accordion-item-heading gutentor-module-icon-position-right\"><span class=\"gutentor-module-accordion-panel-handler\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"gutentor-module-accordion-panel-handler-label\">During College Enrollment<\/span><span class=\"gutentor-module-accordion-icon\"><i class=\"gm-aio-87ff8b gutentor-module-accordion-icon-open fas fa-plus\"><\/i><i class=\"gm-aic-87ff8b gutentor-module-accordion-icon-close fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"gm-ab-87ff8b gutentor-module-accordion-body\">\n<div id=\"section-g03e614\" class=\"section-g03e614 gutentor-element gutentor-element-advanced-text wp-block-gutentor-e0\"><div class=\"gutentor-text-wrap\"><p class=\"gutentor-text\">1. Submit FASFA each year and communicate any changes to TBT.<br>2. Complete Tuition Benefit Certification form annually<br>3. Re-apply for TE scholarship if applicable<br>4. Submit college tuition invoices (including school name and dependent&#8217;s name) to HR office for processing.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><div class=\"gutentor-block-shape-bottom\"><\/div><\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Following a three-year service requirement, qualifying employees and\/or\u00a0dependents of full-time employees are eligible for certain tuition benefits while studying for an initial Bachelor\u2019s degree. The Portable Cash Tuition Benefit is limited to employees hired full-time before July 1, 2026. Additional restrictions may apply. 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