CUNY Tuition Waiver Policy
CUNY employees are eligible for tuition waivers for undergraduate and graduate courses at any college of The City University of New York on a space available basis, at a cost of up to $5,250 per year tax free. Employees must first submit the Employee Tuition Fee Waiver Form to the Office of Human Resources at their College of Employment (GCC) for authorization, and HR will complete the process with the College of Enrollment.
See further details and complete the Employee Tuition Fee Waiver form.
| Employee Category | Service Requirements | Course Type & Credit Limits | Summer Session | Winter Session |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructional Staff | UG - 1 year | UG - No Limit | No | No |
| GR - None | GR - 6 Credits | |||
| Classified Managerial | UG - 1 year | UG - No Limit | No | No |
| GR - None | GR - 6 Credits | |||
| Adjunct Teaching Titles | 10 consecutive semesters | 1 Course (UG or GR) | No | No |
| Gittleson Titles | 6 months | UG - No Limit | Yes UG Only | No |
| GR - 6 Credits | ||||
| Classified White Collar | 1 year | UG - No Limit | Yes UG Only | No |
| GR - 3 Credits | ||||
| Classified Blue Collar | 1 year | UG - No Limit | Yes UG Only | No |
| GR - 3 Credits | ||||
| Skilled Trades | 1 year | UG - No Limit | Yes | No |
| UG Only |
Voluntary Savings Plans – Retirement Supplemental Annuities
You have the option to supplement your retirement savings by enrolling into a Voluntary Savings Plan. Your voluntary contributions are deducted from your biweekly paycheck and are invested in either a 403b, 457b or 401k account.
NY529 College Savings Program
The NY 529 College Savings Plan is a type of investment account you can use for higher education savings. 529 plans are usually sponsored by states and provide tax savings while you save money for college expenses.