Tuition Fee Waiver for Employees Procedures

Submit all Tuition Waiver Requests to the Registrar, with the exception of CCS courses, which should be submitted to the Director of CCS.

1. Prior to the start of class, the employee submits a Tuition Fee Waiver Request.


2. After tuition-paying students have had an opportunity to register, the Registrar or Director of CCS decides on all requests.


3. Anyone who registers as a fee payer to ensure a seat in a course will not be entitled to a refund of tuition fees.


4. Time off from work to attend courses will be permitted in accordance with the applicable Collective Agreement and is subject to approval of the supervisor and any other approvals that may be necessary. 

Appeals

Appeals related to Policy execution will be considered if submitted in writing to the Registrar with the exception of CCS courses, which should be submitted to the Director of CCS. The Registrar or Director of CCS will refer the appeal to an Appeals Committee who will render a decision within one month of receipt of the written appeal. Decisions of the Appeals Committee are final. 

Notes: ¹This Policy does not apply to the following:

• Courses offered by VCC in conjunction with other institutions or industry partners.


• Human Resources Department (“HRD”) courses that require payment.


• Other courses as may be determined from time to time.

²Tuition Fee waivers include:

• Course Tuition


• College Initiative Fee


• Application Fee


• GST (where applicable)

Tuition Fee waivers do not include:

• Fees for materials and supplies


• Laundry fees


• Student's Union fees where applicable


• Prior Learning Assessments where testing or evaluation is required.

NB: Tuition and fee waivers may result in a taxable benefit to employees for courses taken which are not related to current or future employment.