The WCU Employee Tuition Waiver Program provides an excellent opportunity for eligible faculty and staff to pursue academic, professional, and personal growth through coursework at Western Carolina University or another UNC System institution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Resources and Development Committee of Staff Senate<\/strong> encourages eligible employees to take advantage of this valuable benefit. Whether you are working toward a degree, exploring a new area of interest, or developing skills that support your career goals, the tuition waiver program can help make continuing education more accessible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Who Is Eligible?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Full-time faculty and staff members who are eligible for membership in the Teachers’ and State Employees’ Retirement System (TSERS)<\/strong> or the Optional Retirement Program (ORP)<\/strong> may apply for tuition waivers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Eligible employees may enroll in up to three courses per academic year<\/strong> during the Fall, Spring, and Summer terms, subject to supervisor and Human Resources approval.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Spring 2027 Application Deadline<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Applications for Spring 2027 Tuition Waivers<\/strong> are now open and will be accepted through:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tuesday, January 19, 2027, at 5:00 p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n To submit a tuition waiver request, visit:<\/p>\n\n\n\n MyResources<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n For complete program information, eligibility requirements, and policy details, review the Employee Tuition Waiver Benefit Information<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n First-Time Applicants<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n If this is your first time using the tuition waiver benefit, remember that you must first apply for admission to the institution where you plan to take classes before submitting your tuition waiver request.<\/p>\n\n\n\n