Fee Waivers
Certification Statement
By submitting the Fee Waiver Request form, I am certifying that I am eligible for this employee benefit. I have read the instructions listed further below on this page in addition to Policy No. 3-08 Fringe Benefits.
I understand that by applying for this employee benefit, I authorize the Human Resources and Financial Aid departments at CSCC to verify the accuracy of the information provided on this application.
Deadlines
Spring 2025 Semester Deadlines:
SP25 Full Term Classes: December 03, 2024
SP25 terms starting AFTER January 13, 2025: 14 days before the start of the class
SP25 First Drop for non-payment deadline: January 08, 2025
SP25 Second Drop for non-payment deadline: January 28, 2025
Last day to drop for 100% refund for full term (Non-CCP) classes: January 23, 2025
See all College deadlines via the link below:
https://www.cscc.edu/academics/calendar/
Please email questions and fee waiver forms to feewaiver@cscc.edu.
Autumn 2024 Semester Deadlines:
AU24 Full Term Classes: August 06, 2024
AU24 terms starting AFTER August 26, 2024: 14 days before the start of the class
AU24 First Drop for non-payment deadline: August 21, 2024
AU24 Second Drop for non-payment deadline: September 09, 2024
Last day to drop for 100% refund for full term (Non-CCP) classes: September 5, 2024
Who is eligible for an Employee Fee Waiver?
- Full time (includes ACFs)
- Part time
- Adjunct Instructors
- Spouse & dependent / children of full time employees
- No, if you previously used the fee waiver for the same course including if you failed the course.
- No, if you used the fee waiver for the course and you dropped or withdrew from the course after the 100% refund period.
- Yes, if you did not previously use a fee waiver for the course and completed the course and did not fail.
- Yes, if you dropped the course during the 100% refund period and the fee waiver was not used.
Is a fee waiver a form of financial aid?
- Yes, this is an award from Columbus State and will be processed according to the guidelines
required by the Student Financial Aid Office.
When does a fee waiver get credited to the student account?
- The fee waiver does not pay out any sooner than 10 days before the start of the semester.
What is included in “tuition”?
- Tuition is instructional and general fees and DOES NOT include instant access fees
aka e-book fees.
What if I go from part time to full time?
- Assuming you have been employed 90+ days, you will be eligible for the full-time benefit.
If I am pursuing a certificate from Columbus State, not an Associate’s Degree, am I still eligible to use an employee fee waiver?
- Yes, those enrolled in a Columbus State certificate program are eligible.
If I drop a course, what do I need to do?
- Be aware of drop deadlines and their impact on your fee waiver submission for that course including any balance due that if unpaid would be referred to the Ohio Attorney General's Office for collections.
- Submit a revised fee waiver request form to feewaiver@cscc.edu within 3 days of dropping the course.
What if my schedule changes after submitting my fee waiver request?
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- If you are part time or an adjunct and you add one or more class(es), or you change
your classes, you must submit a revised fee waiver request in order to receive (if
eligible) your additional award.
- If you are part time or an adjunct and you add one or more class(es), or you change
your classes, you must submit a revised fee waiver request in order to receive (if
eligible) your additional award.
What to do if it is your first time enrolling in classes at Columbus State?
- As a new student, you will need to complete the online admission application.
Why supervisory approval?
- Because “Course participation must take place such that no employment time is lost” – Procedure 3-08 (G).
Is there an appeal process for when a supervisor will not sign off on the fee waiver?
- In such a case, yes, please email your concern and a copy of the fee waiver form as soon as possible to feewaiver@cscc.edu.
Can a fee waiver be used for auditing a class?
- No, because fee waivers are to be used for degree credit courses only.
Eligibility
Columbus State Community College encourages employees to become avid learners and to continually develop their knowledge, skills, and abilities. The Fee Waiver Program provides full-time, percentage of full-time, adjunct instructors, and part-time employees the opportunity to take credit courses at Columbus State Community College.
The college will waive 100 percent of the appropriate instructional fees for all full-time employees who take degree-credit classes. Employees who are a percentage of full-time will receive a waiver of their appropriate instructional fees at a percentage paid in proportion to the degree of their full-time employment. Adjunct employees’ instructional fees will be waived on a prorated basis based on the number of contact hours taught in the previous semester. Spouses of full-time employees receive 75 percent off of tuition only.
Read the complete Fee Waiver Policy in the CSCC Policy and Procedures Manual Policy No. 3-08
See below for Dependent Fee Waivers
Instructions for requesting a fee waiver
To obtain the Fee Waiver Request form, click on the pdf form at the top of this page. Completed Fee Waiver forms must be submitted electronically to feewaiver@cscc.edu. Please keep a copy for your records.
Instructions
- Refer to the CSCC Policy and Procedures Manual Policy No. 3-08 to confirm your eligibility. If you have questions, please email, feewaiver@cscc.edu.
- Register for classes.
- Complete the Fee Waiver Request Form, including appropriate signatures (employee, student – if spouse/dependent waiver, and employee’s supervisor.) Incomplete Fee Waiver Request forms will not be processed until all information is provided.
- Submit signed Fee Waiver Request form to feewaiver@cscc.edu by the deadline date. Fee Waiver requests received after the given semester deadline will not be guaranteed processing before the College drop for non-payment deadline. In that case, it's recommended that the student pay fees in advance and be reimbursed within 30 days of the start of the semester.
- Fee waiver funds are disbursed no sooner than 10 days prior to the start of the semester.
Dependent Fee Waiver Eligibility
If requesting a Fee Waiver for a dependent child, CSCC Policy No. 3-08 (G) defines a dependent child as “one whom the employee can legally claim on his/her taxes or as specified in a divorce/ dissolution decree.” By signing the Fee Waiver Request form, you are certifying you and your dependent child meet these requirements.
Part-time employees and adjunct faculty are not eligible for dependent or spouse fee waivers.
Once your fee waiver is processed, you will receive a Financial Aid Award letter. To view the award letter, it may be accessed through Cougar Web via the “students” area.
The actual posting of the fee waiver monies will not occur until the Business Office begins to pay student’s fees. This process usually occurs 5-10 days prior to the actual start date of the semester. All fees must be paid in full by the College’s published Fee Payment Deadline. This published date is the last day to pay fees prior to being dropped for non-payment.
If you are receiving a fee waiver covering only part of your total fees, you are able to pay the additional portion online, at the Cashier’s Office or by calling TIC at 287-5353.