Tuition Benefits for Staff Members
Benefits-eligible, full-time and part-time staff members are encouraged to take advantage of the university's tuition benefits program. Full-time, benefits-eligible staff members can also receive tuition assistance for their dependent children. You can initiate and track tuition benefits requests through .
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Eligibility
Benefits-eligible full- or part-time staff who have satisfactorily completed six months of benefits-eligible employment on or before the first day of the full semester on the Pittsburgh campus
Number of Courses
- Full-time staff members: two courses at any one time per term (at one or multiple institutions)
- Part-time staff members: one course at any one time per term at Carnegie Mellon only
Course is defined as the equivalent of a semester-length class on the Pittsburgh campus during the fall, spring, or first or second summer semesters. Alternatively, up to four (two if part-time) 4½- or 6-unit minis may be taken per semester, provided no more than two (one if part-time) are taken at a time.
Benefit Level
- Courses Taken at Carnegie Mellon: 100% tuition remission
- Courses Taken at Another Institution: 50% tuition assistance. The reimbursement for a class taken outside of the university will be at 50% of the tuition charged, but cannot exceed the Carnegie Mellon tuition for an equivalent course during the same period.
Course Content
- Courses Taken At Carnegie Mellon: Any
- Courses Taken at Another Institution: Career-related or part of a career-related degree program
Taxation
Generally, employer-provided graduate tuition benefits over $5,250 per year are subject to federal taxes. However, if your education is directly related to your job, you may be able to exclude the cost from your taxable income. To do this, you'll need to certify that your education meets IRS requirements. If approved, the value of your job-related coursework will not be included in your federal income tax. See the Taxation and Tuition Benefits page for details.