UofL Health Tuition Reimbursement: Investing in Employee and Family Futures

UofL Health demonstrates a strong commitment to its employees' professional development and the educational aspirations of their families through a comprehensive tuition reimbursement policy. This article delves into the specifics of the University of Louisville (UofL) tuition remission package offered to eligible employees and their dependents, outlining eligibility criteria, coverage details, and requirements. Furthermore, it highlights UofL Health's dedication to supporting nurses and fostering a culture of lifelong learning.

Employee Tuition Remission

The University of Louisville offers a generous tuition remission package for eligible employees. Regular/provisional employees working at least 80% FTE are eligible to take up to two courses (not counting associated labs as separate courses) up to eight credit hours at the University of Louisville (UofL) tuition free each semester, i.e., spring semester, summer semester, and fall semester (including winter session); not to exceed 18 credit hours per year. These hours may not be accumulated. All regular/provisional employees working at least 40% FTE but less than 80% FTE are eligible to take up to one course (not counting associated labs as separate courses) up to four credit hours at UofL tuition free each semester, i.e. spring semester, summer semester, and fall semester (including winter session); not to exceed nine credit hours per year. These hours may not be accumulated. Contract faculty working at least 40% FTE are eligible to take up to one course (not counting associated labs as separate courses) up to four credit hours at UofL tuition free each semester, i.e. spring semester, summer semester, and fall semester (including winter session); not to exceed nine credit hours per year. These hours may not be accumulated.

Coverage Details for Employees

Employee tuition remission shall include 100% of in-state undergraduate, graduate, or professional program tuition at UofL, including any tuition differential that applies to distance education courses, but excluding course fees, graduation fees, or regular student fees. Effective Fall Semester 2011, employee tuition remission shall also exclude mandatory student fees bundled in tuition.

Maintaining Eligibility

If an employee fails to meet a certain performance standard, the employee must enroll in, pay for, and attain satisfactory performance to re-establish eligibility to receive tuition remission benefits. View the Tuition Remission policy for full details on eligibility, tuition coverage and requirements. You must apply to the university and be accepted to the program you wish to attend. Once you register for classes, your tuition remission is automatically applied to your account within a few weeks.

Dependent Tuition Remission

After one year of eligible service, your dependent children can attend class full time and tuition free for their first undergraduate degree (up to 144 credit hours) through the end of the semester in which they turn 26.

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Eligibility and Coverage for Dependents

For the purpose of tuition remission, dependent children shall be eligible for tuition remission through the end of the semester in which they attain the age of 26. Dependent children tuition remission shall include 100% of in-state undergraduate tuition, but shall exclude course fees, graduation fees, or regular student fees. The Human Resources department will be responsible for verifying the eligibility of dependent children during the first semester in which the child is enrolled.

Application Process for Dependents

The child must apply to the university and be accepted, attend their orientation and register for classes. Once they have registered for classes, the employee must then submit the Tuition Remission for Dependents Form. This form must not be submitted until the child is registered for class, and ONLY needs to be submitted their first semester (or the first semester they are eligible to receive tuition remission).

Special Cases for Dependents

If an employee hired prior to July 1, 2011 becomes permanently disabled, retires or dies, his or her children shall continue to be eligible for tuition remission benefits (regardless of length of service).

Provisions for Spouses of Faculty

Spouses of regular status full-time (100% FTE) faculty members who were hired prior to July 1, 1978 and who have had continuous, regular, full-time employment since July 1, 1978 may take three credit hours at UofL tuition-free each semester. There is no tuition remission for spouses of regular, full-time faculty who were hired on or after July 1, 1978. Dependent children of current regular status faculty or staff who were employed at 100% FTE prior to July 1, 1978, and who continue to be employed at least 80% FTE, for courses at UofL counting toward their first undergraduate degree. Spouses of regular status faculty members who were employed at 100% FTE prior to July 1, 1978, who have been continuously employed since July 1, 1978, and who continue to be employed at least 80% FTE, may take three credit hours tuition-free each semester.

UofL Health's Commitment to Nurses and Career Growth

UofL Health is dedicated to supporting its nurses through education, advancement opportunities, and building life-long relationships. The organization supports nurses' and their families' educational goals, offering free tuition to the University of Louisville for employees and their dependents. Nurses can obtain their BSN with no out of pocket expenses for UofL School of Nursing's online RN to BSN program. UofL Health also provides tuition reimbursement programs, no out of pocket options for more than 30 professional nursing certifications, and individualized career pathways for nurses interested in high acuity specialty units, leadership and advanced practice roles.

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Through collaboration, compassion, hard work, discovery and engagement, UofL Health nurses make a difference in the lives of their patients, community, and team members. The affiliation with UofL School of Medicine and UofL School of Nursing uniquely impacts nursing students as they learn and grow in their careers. As a UofL Health nurse, individuals can help guide the next generation of nurses by demonstrating the very best in nursing care each and every day.

UofL Health - UofL Hospital and UofL Health - Brown Cancer Center achieved Magnet recognition in November 2022. With this credential, UofL Hospital and Brown Cancer Center joins the global community of Magnet-recognized organizations.

Joining the UofL Health Family

Joining the UofL Health family is now more rewarding than ever. Along with other incredible benefits, including robust health care plans for families as low as $159 per month, UofL Health is providing every employee, and their immediate family members, free tuition to University of Louisville. This program covers all undergraduate programs at the University of Louisville. Participants will have tuition and student activity fees paid by UofL Health at the rate of an in-state resident student upon enrollment of a given semester. Begins fall 2022.

UofL Health believes in investing in even brighter futures. So, while other families are saving for college tuition, the UofL Health family has it covered. Full and part-time exempt & non-exempt employees are eligible to receive free tuition and their domestic partners, spouses and dependent children are also eligible to utilize the benefit.

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