Tuition Exchange and Tuition Remission
TUITION EXCHANGE
Our tuition exchange programs are scholarship opportunities available to Molloy University employees who are employed full-time. Employees who are scheduled for 30 hours or more per week and have been employed at the University for one year or more may be eligible to apply for tuition exchange scholarships, depending on the program they are interested in. We offer three different tuition exchange programs, (The Council of Independent Colleges – Tuition Exchange Program, The Catholic College Cooperative Tuition Exchange, or the Tuition Exchange Program) and each program has different requirements of eligibility, which are explained below. These programs are partnerships of colleges and universities offering competitive tuition exchange scholarships to employees, spouses, or dependent children of employees of member institutions.
Scholarships are not fringe benefits, they are competitive awards from the partner institution and as such are not guaranteed to any Molloy employee. Additionally, student applicants must meet the admission requirements of the member institution before they can determine whether the student can receive a scholarship. We do encourage that tuition exchange applications are sent to more than one institution since there is no guarantee of receiving a scholarship. All schools have different policies as to how they make their decisions, and you should be aware that it is a very competitive program. Tuition exchange scholarships received from another institution are non-transferrable. If the student decides to transfer to another Tuition Exchange school, regardless of which program, they need a new Tuition Exchange application.
The tuition exchange programs we participate in and the requirements for eligibility are listed below.
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The Council of Independent Colleges – Tuition Exchange Program (CIC-TEP)
The Council of Independent Colleges – Tuition Exchange Program (CIC–TEP) is a network of CIC member colleges and universities that are willing to accept as students, tuition-free, full-time employees, and their family members. Today, nearly 440 colleges and universities (roughly two-thirds of all CIC Members) from 47 states and seven countries are participating. Over the decades, tens of thousands of employees and their spouses and dependents have been able to attend college tuition-free.
Molloy University employees can utilize this program after one year of full-time employment. In addition, spouses and dependent children are also eligible to receive tuition benefits.
CIC-TEP list of participating schools -
The Catholic College Cooperative Tuition Exchange (CCCTE)
The Catholic College Cooperative Tuition Exchange (CCCTE) exists to help families and employers gain the benefit of tuition remission and exchange at member colleges. Members of the CCCTE enjoy opportunities to share tuition exchange benefits with other Catholic colleges and universities throughout the United States.
Molloy University employees can utilize this program after one year of full-time employment. In addition, spouses and dependent children are also eligible to receive tuition benefits.
CCCTE list of participating schools -
The Tuition Exchange Program (TEP)
The Tuition Exchange Program (TEP) is an undergraduate tuition exchange program that partners with more than 672 colleges and universities.
Molloy University employees can utilize this program after five years of full-time employment. In addition, spouses and dependent children are also eligible to receive tuition benefits. Annually, Human Resources announces the instructions via email for an internal application to this program.
TEP list of participating schools
TUITION REMISSION
Tuition Remission is a benefit that is offered to Molloy University eligible employees and eligible relatives. Eligible relatives are defined as the employees’ spouse and dependent children. In the case of an employee with no children of their own, immediate nieces and nephews will be considered eligible relatives. To qualify for tuition remission benefits, an employee must be employed in a benefits-eligible position and meet the service requirements specified under each benefit as stated in the Educational Benefit Policy.
Employees are given the opportunity to take courses (undergraduate, graduate, doctoral), that enhance work performance, promote self-improvement, or provide qualifications for higher job classifications. Tuition remission covers the balance due of tuition charged less any scholarships or state grants creditable toward tuition. All other costs, including the Student Activities Fee and Technology Fee, are the employee’s responsibility.
The spouse or eligible dependent of qualified employees are entitled to tuition remission benefits upon their admission to Molloy University. The eligible dependent will pay all applicable fees and are not eligible for any Molloy funded institutional aid. Eligible dependents must apply and be accepted for admission through the University's standard admission process. Eligibility for this benefit has no bearing on the admission decision.
The maximum number of credit hours granted for each eligible employee may not exceed eight per fall and spring semester and up to four for each summer session and intersession semester. Classes must be scheduled with first consideration for the work demands of the department. If the classes are to be scheduled during the workday, approval must be given by the immediate supervisor in advance with a description of how the hours will be arranged.
Tuition remission benefits are not applicable for most courses from which faculty compensation is derived as a percentage of revenue generated, i.e., for independent studies, tutorials, internships, performance study instruction, or any other type of individualized study. An employee who wishes to take an independent study that is not covered under the tuition remission benefit would have to pay the normal per credit hour tuition rate. In addition, tuition remission benefits may not be awarded in courses with enrollment of fewer than eight tuition-paying students.
Please refer to our Educational Benefit Policy for more detailed information.
Employees interested in tuition remission must fill out the Tuition Remission Form and requests submitted by December 5th for the winter session, January 5th for the spring semester, by May 5th for summer sessions, and by August 5th for the fall semester.
If you have any questions about Tuition Exchange or Tuition Remission, please contact:
Michele Romandetto
Human Resources