The Fee Remission Program provides eligible employees an opportunity to enroll in undergraduate classes for credit for up to 6 credit hours per fall semester, 6 credit hours per spring semester, and a total of 6 credit hours during any combination of summer sessions and have 100% of undergraduate fees waived by the university.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR THE FEE REMISSION PROGRAM?

All regular full-time and temporary full-time Faculty, Professional Personnel, Staff Personnel, and Service Personnel who meet the normal admission requirements of the university and have completed any required probationary periods prior to the beginning of the semester. (For questions regarding eligibility, call University Human Resource Services, 285-1032.)

WHAT IS THE EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM?

The Educational Assistance Program provides eligible employees an opportunity to enroll in undergraduate or graduate course work for up to 6 credit hours per fall semester, 6 credit hours per spring semester, and a total of 6 credit hours during any combination of summer sessions and have undergraduate and graduate fees, exclusive of special fees, equal to the greater of:  (1) 50% of total fees or  (2) for on-campus instruction the contingent portion of general fees and graduate course fees waived.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR THE EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM?

All full-time employees, temporary full-time faculty employed for a full academic year, temporary full-time professional personall employed for a full fiscal year, temporary full-time staff personnel and service personnel employed for a full fiscal year who meet the normal admission requirements of the university and those who are in a probationary period wishing to take undergraduate classes or a non-probationary employee wishing to take graduate classes. (For questions regarding eligibility, call University Human Resource Services, 285-1032.)

DOES THE FEE REMISSION PROGRAM AND THE EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM COVER THE COST OF BOOKS AND FEES?

No, each employee is responsible for the cost of books, special fees, and all school related materials; however, financial aid may be available.  Check with the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid, 285-5600.

WHERE DO I GET THE NECESSARY FORMS TO START THE PROCESS?

University undergraduate and graduate school application forms are available in the Office of University Human Resource Services (AD 350).  The application fee has been waived on the application forms available through University Human Resource Services.

Also, the Fee Remission Forms and Educational Assistance Forms are available in the Office of University Human Resource Services.

WHO MUST SIGN MY FEE REMISSION OR EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE FORM?

Your Supervisor and your Department/Unit Head must sign the form.  If a faculty or professional employee is taking more than six (6) credit hours per semester, it is also necessary to have the signature of a Vice President or the Provost.  The complete instructions are on the back of the Fee Remission and Educational Assistance forms.

MAY I TAKE MORE THAN ONE CLASS PER DAY?

You may take more than one class per day; HOWEVER, you may take only one class per day during working hours.  For instance if your working hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., it would be permissible on a given day to take a class at 1:00 p.m. and then another class at 6:00 p.m.

MAY I TAKE CORRESPONDENCE OR INDEPENDENT LEARNING COURSES THROUGH THE SCHOOL OF EXTENDED EDUCATION?

Yes, you may, and these courses are not included in the 6 credit hour per semester limit.

IS THERE A DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING MY FEE REMISSION OR EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE FORM?

In order to receive any remission of fees, the form must be turned in to University Human Resource Services (AD 350) no later than the last day of the semester.

AM I RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY LATE FEES ASSESSED BY THE BURSAR'S OFFICE?

Any late fees that are assessed by the Bursar's Office are the employee's responsibility.

Contact Susan Naylor in University Human Resource Services (285-1032) if you have questions or would like to request forms.

WHAT IS THE PROCEDURE IF MY SPOUSE OR CHILDREN WISH TO TAKE CLASSES AT BALL STATE?

The program of tuition remission for spouse and for dependents is administered through the Office of Payroll and Employee Benefits.  For more information regarding this program, contact Stacey French at 285-8461.