Overview
Qualified Tuition Reduction (QTR), Educational Assistance Program (EAP), and Domestic Partner Tuition Program (DPTP) enable eligible active and officially retired employees, their spouses, and qualified dependents, to enroll for classes at reduced tuition rates. Eligibility is defined and approved by the University of Arizona, Arizona State University, and Northern Arizona University.
About UAGC
The academic calendar is continuous (also known as non-term) rather than defined by semesters. In continuously enrolled programs, students typically take one course at a time and move to the next course in the program sequence without a break. Undergraduate courses are typically 5 weeks in length, and graduate courses are typically 6 weeks* in length. Opportunities to enroll in programs and begin courses in a degree program are available frequently throughout the calendar year.
Deadlines
Please work with your respective Human Resources department for QTR, EAP, and DPTP deadlines and eligibility requirements. Eligibility documents must be provided and approved prior to the first course start date to be eligible for the reduced tuition program. You must submit a separate eligibility document for each benefit period (see chart below).
The application window for Qualified Tuition Reduction opens on July 2, 2024.
| Semester/Benefit Period | Application Window Opens | Application Window Closes | Benefit Period Start Date | Benefit Period End Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 7/2/2024 | 9/30/2024 | 8/27/2024 | 1/13/2025 |
| Spring 2025 | 10/15/2024 | 2/19/2025 | 1/14/2025 | 5/19/2025 |
How To Apply
We’re excited about your interest in UAGC, and we are currently working to implement QTR in our application process.
Tuition Reduction Rates
The QTR, EAP, and DPTP benefits provide discounts on tuition only. Any fees outlined in the Tuition and Fees section of the UAGC Academic Catalog are the responsibility of the student.
- Employees & Spouses/Domestic Partners: Fully benefits-eligible employees and their spouses or domestic partners may register at the reduced tuition rate of $3.57 per credit hour (Undergraduate Programs) or $4.00 per credit hour (Graduate Programs) plus any fees.
- Dependent Children: Eligible dependent children who register for one or more credit hours will pay 25% of tuition plus any fees. For a list of program costs, please visit the UAGC Tuition and Fees page.
Please refer to your Human Resources department for any tax implications.
Frequently Asked Questions
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UAGC is a non-term based university, often with multiple course start dates within a Benefit Period. Benefit Periods are offered every semester and students must obtain approval from their Human Resources department prior to the start of each period. Additionally, courses must start within the Benefit Period dates listed above to be eligible for the benefit.
Students are considered “full time” and attend one course at a time:
- Undergraduate Program Course Length: 5 weeks
- Master’s Program Course Length: 6 weeks
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Students under this program will receive a discounted tuition and are responsible for the remaining tuition and fees. For a list of program costs, please visit the UAGC Tuition and Fees page Below are examples of estimated costs by class that students are responsible for based on their program of study:
Undergraduate example: $250.71 per class
- 3-credit courses at $3.57 per credit hour = $10.71
- Course Digital Materials: $125
- Technology Fees: $115
Master’s example: $312.00 per class
- 3-credit courses at $4.00 per credit hour= $12.00
- Course Digital Materials $155
- Technology Fees $145
Note for Financial Aid Students: For students wishing to utilize Title IV financial aid, the institution does not recommend enrollment at multiple institutions concurrently. Students wishing to attend multiple institutions at the same time should speak with a Financial Services Representative to discuss potential financial aid eligibility impacts.
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