  {"id":7372,"date":"2026-04-17T17:13:24","date_gmt":"2026-04-17T17:13:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.eastcentral.edu\/hr\/?page_id=7372"},"modified":"2026-04-17T17:20:50","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T17:20:50","slug":"cmu-tuition-waiver","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.eastcentral.edu\/hr\/benefits\/cmu-tuition-waiver\/","title":{"rendered":"Central Methodist University Tuition Waiver for ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Full-time Employees"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tuition Waiver Eligibility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tuition waiver eligibility for ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø full-time employee, spouse and\/or un-emancipated child(ren) begins the semester following the employee\u2019s hire date. If the employee, spouse and\/or unemancipated child(ren) are eligible for other tuition-based funding programs, the other funding will be applied to the employee\u2019s account before the CMU tuition waiver.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Un-emancipated child(ren) of full-time employees are defined as under the age of 24, unmarried and live in the employee\u2019s residence. Un-emancipated children may be: natural children, adopted children, stepchildren that live with employee, or other children for whom the employee is the legal guardian.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Full-time ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø employee and\/or spouse are eligible for CMU Tuition Waiver for no more than twelve undergraduate or graduate credit hours per semester during which the employee is employed full-time with ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Full-time ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø employee\u2019s un-emancipated child(ren) are eligible for the CMU Tuition Waiver for no more than twelve undergraduate credit hours per semester during which the employee is employed full-time with ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tuition Waiver for Undergraduate and Graduate Courses<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Undergraduate Course Tuition Waiver<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Educational assistance benefits may be provided to ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø full-time employee, spouse and\/or unemancipated child(ren) enrolled in undergraduate coursework through Central Methodist University. Undergraduate course waiver covers 100% of tuition for courses offered on the Union Campus or online (excludes main campus in Fayette, MO). Waiver does not apply toward any special fees or book\/supply costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Graduate Course Tuition Waiver<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Educational assistance benefits may be provided to ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø full-time employee and spouse enrolled in graduate coursework through Central Methodist University. Graduate course tuition waiver covers 100% of tuition for an ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø full-time employee and 50% for full-time employee\u2019s spouse for courses offered on the Union Campus or online (excludes main campus in Fayette, MO). Waiver does not apply toward any special fees or book\/supply costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">CMU Tuition Waiver Application<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>CMU requires ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø verification of full-time employment status prior to the first day of class. The employee must complete the Non-CMU Employees Application for Faculty\/Staff Benefit each academic year. Failure to complete the form in advance will result in denial of waiver benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The first year an employee, a spouse and\/or un-emancipated child(ren) applies for the tuition waiver they must complete the federal and state aid application (FAFSA). In subsequent years, if they have not qualified for state or federal grant assistance, they do not need to complete the renewal FAFSA. The Director of Financial Assistance has the option of requesting the FAFSA be completed if he\/she is aware of circumstances that may result in the reduction of the family\u2019s EFC. If the student desires a Stafford Loan, the FAFSA will be required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">CMU Course Enrollment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Students may self-enroll using the MyCMU portal, in most cases. If new, they have to work through the local office first to complete a registration form and other paperwork. At any time, they may also register through the local office. The course itself, as well as the day and time of the course, are subject to approval based on availability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Employee, spouse and\/or un-emancipated child(ren) using a tuition waiver who withdraw or wish to repeat a course are subject to the applicable academic policies and may receive a waiver for only one repeat per course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Full-time employees who voluntarily leave ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø prior to completing the approved course may be responsible for the tuition cost for the courses for themselves, spouse and\/or un-emancipated child(ren).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Grade Requirements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Grade \u201cC\u201d or better for undergraduate level course work or grade \u201cB\u201d or better for graduate level course work is required for waiver benefit. 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