Tuition waiver changes

January 7, 2013

Cornerstone

The university undertook a review of the employee and dependent tuition waiver program as a result of concerns raised by state
legislators. The tuition waiver benefit is available to approximately 4,500 UA eligible employees and was valued at approximately $5.3 million in FY12.

The review process began in 2011. The legislature and the public have long held questions regarding the university’s management of this important UA benefit program. In response to review recommendations, eight revisions were made to the program. These adjustments address outside concerns about the program accountability and, at the same time, offer employees and their dependents a practical, viable path toward attainment of their goals.

For more information about the revisions visit www.alaska.edu/voice/2012/nov-2012/system-news/health-care/tuition-benefit-update/.