NC State recently updated POL 07.55.07, which outlines tuition waivers for faculty and staff. This update clarifies eligibility requirements and transitions the administrative procedures to a companion regulation, REG 07.55.08.

Key Policy Changes

The revised policy introduces a specific provision for law enforcement officers, who are now eligible to enroll in an unlimited number of courses per academic year. This differs from the standard course limit and requires approval from the campus police chief or the director of campus safety and security. 

For all other eligible faculty and staff, the benefit remains at three courses per academic year. All submission instructions are now centralized in REG 07.55.08 to ensure employees have access to the most up-to-date information.

Semester Reminders

As you plan for the summer and fall 2026 terms, please note these essential guidelines for using the waiver:

• Most employees may use three waivers per academic year, with a limit of one course during the summer sessions.
• The waiver covers tuition and general fees but does not apply to specialized costs such as Study Abroad or the College of Engineering (COE) Enhancement Fee.
• To avoid late fees or billing issues, please submit your waiver by 5 p.m. on the term’s Census Date published on the university billing calendar.
• Application fees and late registration fees remain the responsibility of the employee and are not covered by the waiver.

Learn More

For step-by-step instructions and a full list of eligibility requirements, please visit the Tuition Waiver Guide or review the procedures in REG 07.55.08.

We also invite you to participate in Tuition Waiver 101, an online course that offers an overview of the Tuition Waiver Program, including policies and regulations, eligibility and detailed instructions for how to submit tuition waivers. Sign up via REPORTER.

Non-NC State employees will need to log in with a Brickyard account. Follow these instructions for creating a new Brickyard account.