Tuition Scholarship for Spouse, Dependent or Domestic Partner

The tuition scholarship program allows the spouse, dependent or domestic partner of University of North Florida faculty, administrative and support staff employees who have been employed for at least six months, and who are in good standing, the opportunity to take classes at UNF, tuition free. Please refer to the FAQ below for more information on the requirements and benefits of the program.

FAQs

• Who is eligible to participate in the program?
  The tuition scholarship program is open to the spouse, dependent or domestic partner of full-time faculty, administrative and support staff employees who have been employed for at least six months within a budgeted position, and who are currently in good standing.  A dependent child is defined as being claimed on the employee's most recent IRS tax return or as the child of the employee, 25 years of age or younger at the time of registration and claimed as a dependent on the employee's most recent tax return.  The program is not open to part-time (0.5 FTE) budgeted employees, student employees, adjuncts or other personnel service (OPS) employees.
• What does the program cover?
  The tuition scholarship program provides tuition-free classes, up to three credit hours per semester at UNF, for the spouse, eligible dependent or certified domestic partner of full-time faculty, administrative or support staff employees.
• What does the program not cover?

  Tuition will NOT be waived for the following types of courses: thesis, dissertation, internship, directed individual study, non-credit, sponsored credit, audited courses, supervised research courses, Continuing Education offerings, and courses taken in Module terms.

   

  The Tuition Scholarship Program will NOT cover additional fees including, but not limited to, lab fees, the Wall Street Journal Fee, Week of Welcome Fee, Osprey ID Card Fee, Orientation Fee, Distance Learning Fee, or the state mandated Repeat Surcharge and Excess Hours fees.

   

• Do I have to apply to the University?
  In order to participate in the program, the spouse, dependent or domestic partner must apply for admission to UNF as either a degree or non-degree seeking student. Regular application deadlines and admission criteria apply. Once admitted to the University, the spouse, dependent or domestic partner must register for classes either online or in person at One-Stop Student Services. Contact One-Stop Student Services at (904) 620-5555 for more information.
• How are tuition payments posted?
  The tuition scholarship program will only waive the tuition costs for those eligible classes specifically listed on the tuition scholarship program form. The tuition costs are paid up-front by the University, but will not appear on the spouse, dependent or domestic partner's account until after the payment deadline.
• What if I withdraw from a class the program has paid for?
  In the event that the spouse, dependent or domestic partner withdraws from a class after the add/drop period, the spouse, dependent or domestic partner will not be eligible to use the tuition scholarship program benefit for the next semester. The spouse, dependent or domestic partner does not have to repay the University for the waived tuition costs.
• Are there any grade requirements for classes covered by the program?

  Continued participation requires the spouse, dependent or domestic partner remain in Good Standing academically, as defined by UNF policy. Failure to meet the requirements will prevent the spouse, dependent or domestic partner from using the tuition scholarship program benefit for the next semester. The spouse, dependent or domestic partner does not have to repay the University for the waived tuition costs.

• Can I give my eligible hours to the University employee?
  In no case will a spouse, dependent or domestic partner be allowed to assign credit hours to the University employee.
• How do I participate in the program?
  • Verify you meet all the eligibility requirements. Refer to the Tuition Scholarship Program Policy for more information.
  • Seek admission into the University as a degree or non-degree seeking student. Refer to the One-Stop  tuition scholarships program page for more information.
  • Register for eligible classes online or in-person at One-Stop Student Services. Contact One-Stop Student Services for more information.
  • Complete the online employee education form in myWings.  Specific information can be found here. 
• Who do I contact for more information?
  Please review the information on the Tuition Scholarship Program Policy, as well as the One-Stop tuition scholarship program page. Further questions should be directed to One-Stop Student Services at (904) 620-5555.