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UVa Faculty and Staff Education Benefits
Would you like to complete an associate's, undergraduate, or graduate degree? Do you want to complete a professional certification or licensure? Are you interested in improving your skills for future career advancement? If your answer is yes, then UVA's Faculty and Staff Education Benefits may be right you!

The University of Virginia is committed to supporting the continuous learning of its employees. Providing ongoing academic and professional development is key to the successful recruitment and retention of high quality faculty, staff and administrators. As an institution where learning is highly valued, we acknowledge the value of ongoing learning for our faculty and staff.


Information And Resources

Faculty and Staff Employee Education Benefits Program Brochure


Tuition Waiver Program - Academic and Medical Center

This program permits eligible employees to take one job or non-job-related course and lab/discussion group (if applicable) at the University of Virginia each semester (fall, spring, summer) and have the tuition and regular fees waived if the course is satisfactorily completed.

Tuition Waiver Instructions
Tuition Waiver Policy
Tuition Waiver Form (applies to Academic and Medical Center employees)


How To Get Started:
  • Read the policy document to understand your eligibility, role, responsibilities and procedures.
  • Read the Tuition Waiver Instructions document for how to use tuition waiver for the program or class that interests you.
  • Check with Faculty and Staff Career Services if you still have questions.
  • Complete your request for Tuition Waiver.
  • Register for the class you are interested in and use the Tuition Waiver to pay for it!

The Tuition Waiver program is an agreement with terms and conditions between you and the University. There is a potential for owing money if the terms are not me, so be clear on your role and responsibilities. If you have questions after reading about this program, please contact Emily Bardeen at UHR Faculty and Staff Career Services, at employeecareerservices@virginia.edu or call (434) 924-4343.

Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance (Academic departments only)

Attention Medical Center Employees: If you are interested in Tuition Reimbursement, see Medical Center HR Policy #301 listed on KnowledgeLink, or contact Health System Human Resources, Employee Relations Services at 982-4447.

This program permits eligible employees to take job-related courses. You pay for the course, and are reimbursed by your Department for the tuition. When using reimbursement, you receive the payment at the end of the course. When using assistance, you receive payment after you show proof that you paid for the course.
Medical Center Employees use a different form Go to KnowledgeLink and search for Medical Center Policy #301

Tuition Reimbursement & Assistance FAQs
Tuition Reimbursement Policy
Tuition Reimbursement Form

Tuition Assistance Policy
Tuition Assistance Form

How To Get Started
  • Read the FAQ document for an overview of the program that interests you.
  • Read the policy document to understand your eligibility, role, responsibilities and procedures.
  • Use the appropriate form and directions to apply and receive approval for the program.
  • Check with Faculty and Staff Career Services if you still have questions.
More rules apply to the Tuition Reimbursement and Tuition Assistance programs, so be sure to read the policies and instructions carefully before you submit an application form. If you have questions after reading about these programs, contact Emily Bardeen at UHR Faculty and Staff Career Services, at employeecareerservices@virginia.edu or call (434) 924-4343.