As a leader in education, we value strong, curious minds and continued growth – not just for our students, but also for our dedicated workforce.

That's why we provide tuition assistance to qualified employees and dependents. Do you want to grow your expertise in your career field? Does your spouse or child plan to earn a degree? Is there a subject you’d just love to know more about? Whatever your goals, we’re here to support you and to help you save money.

New: Tuition Assistance Benefit options have expanded for the 2024-25 academic year:

  • Employees and dependents now receive up to 12 credits waived per academic year.
  • CU Boulder dependents of CU Boulder employees now receive a 40% discount each semester.
  • Employees and dependents can now use the Tuition Assistance Benefit in the same academic year and same semester.
  • Read more about new options.

Tuition Assistance Benefit can be used by you, the employee, or you may transfer it to your dependent(s). Employees must fill out a Tuition Assistance Benefit application each semester they intend to use it for themselves and/or their dependents. 

Tution Assistance for Employees

Tuition Assistance for Dependents


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Tuition Assistance
Eligibility Course

The course provides an overview of eligibility requirements for CU's Tuition Assistance Benefit. 

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Tuition Assistance
Application Course

The course provides an overview of how to apply for CU's Tuition Assistance Benefit. 

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CU's Policy

CU's Tuition Assistance Benefit adheres to Administrative Policy Statement 5024.

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Taxes

Some uses of the Tuition Assistance Benefit are taxable. Understand your obligations.

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FAQs

Review common questions about the program, so you fully understand how to use it.

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