Tuition waiver changes
January 7, 2013
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/.