Teachers College: Maximum of 12 credits per academic year.
Columbia University: Maximum of 9 credits per academic year. Employees must be enrolled in a graduate degree granting program.
There is a three month waiting period for new hires (if enrolling before the 3 month waiting period, please see pro-rated benefit schedule in the policy.
Classes scheduled during regular working hours requires supervisor approval.
There is 6 month waiting period for a spouse to use the unused portion of this benefit at TC only.
The employee’s spouse must be admitted and enrolled in a graduate degree granting program.
Eligibility starts at the beginning of the term following 6 months of employment.
Current tax law requires employees to pay taxes on graduate tuition exemption benefits if it exceeds $5,250 per calendar year. The College will withhold taxes on such benefits during the calendar year in which it is used.
To certify that your education is job-related per IRS tax regulations, review the Tuition Exemption Policy and review the Job-Related Graduate Education Certification: Employee Instructions.
Complete the following:
Paid Weekly |
Paid Bi-Weekly |
Paid Semi-Monthly |
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Fall* |
9 equal installments starting with the third pay period in October |
Four (4) equal installments starting with the second pay period in October |
Five (5) equal installments starting with the first pay period in October |
Spring |
14 equal installments starting with the fourth pay period in February |
Seven (7) equal installments starting with the second pay period in February |
Seven (7) equal installments starting in February |
Summer |
16 equal installments starting with the third pay period in June |
Five (5) to six (6) equal installments starting in June and ending in September |
Five (5) to six (6) equal installments starting in July |
Undergraduate:
Graduate:
Eligibility: