Tuition Waivers

In-State Tuition Remission for Graduate Assistants

To qualify for in-state tuition remission, a graduate student must be awarded a graduate assistantship (GA). Graduate assistants are eligible for the in-state tuition remission if they are:

• Matriculated in a UWF graduate degree program.
• Appointed as a graduate assistant, graduate research assistant, or graduate teaching assistant at a .25 FTE or greater.
• Enrolled in at least 6 graduate level credits during the Fall/Spring semester in which they are appointed as a graduate assistant. For summer GA appointments, enrollment in at least 3 graduate level credits is required.
• Graduate assistants at the thesis/dissertation stage of their programs must maintain continuous enrollment by registering for at least one thesis/dissertation hour each semester to qualify for the out-of-state waiver.

These tuition remissions apply only to a portion of in-state tuition. The student is still responsible for the remaining balance of tuition and fees. However, the student may also be eligible for the out-of-state tuition waivers. In-state tuition remission is processed through the student's academic department.

Out-of-State Tuition Waivers for Graduate Assistants

To qualify for an out-of-state waiver, a graduate student must be awarded a graduate assistantship (GA). Out-of-state tuition for graduate assistants will be waived if they are:

• Matriculated in a UWF graduate degree program.
• Appointed as a graduate assistant, graduate research assistant, or graduate teaching assistant at a .25 FTE or greater.
• Enrolled in at least 6 graduate level credits during the Fall/Spring semester in which they are appointed as a graduate assistant. For summer GA appointments, enrollment in at least 3 graduate level credits is required.
• Graduate assistants at the thesis/dissertation stage of their programs must maintain continuous enrollment by registering for at least one thesis/dissertation hour each semester to qualify for the out-of-state waiver.

These waivers apply only to out-of-state tuition. The student is still responsible for in-state tuition and fees. However, the student may also be eligible for in-state tuition remission. Out-of-state tuition waivers are processed through the student's academic department.

Out-of-State Tuition Waivers for Students Enrolled in Fully Online Programs

Waivers to cover the out-of-state portion of assessed tuition and fees are available for qualified students admitted to specific online degree and certificate programs. Out-of-state tuition for graduate students will be waived if they are:

• Pursuing an online degree or certificate program listed on the UWF Global Online website.
• A non-Florida resident.
• Enrolled in Online Campus courses (OLC coded).

Click here for more information on tuition waivers for online students.

Veteran Tuition Fee Waivers

Veteran students may request a tuition waiver for the out-of-state portion of assessed tuition if they are a veteran of the United States Armed Forces (Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Coast Guard, and National Guard). Dependents of veterans do not qualify for the waiver.

Please contact the Military & Veterans Resource Center for more information and specific qualifications.

Senior Citizen Tuition Fee Waivers

Senior citizen students may request a tuition waiver if:

• They are U.S. citizens, permanent resident aliens, or legal aliens granted indefinite stay by the U.S. Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), who are sixty (60) years old or older.
• They meet the Florida residency requirements for tuition purposes. A Florida resident for tuition purposes is a person who has established and maintained legal residency in Florida for the previous twelve-month period.
• They enroll in courses on an audit basis.

Click here for more information on senior citizen tuition fee waivers.

State Employee Tuition Fee Waivers

This waiver is separate from the UWF Employee Tuition Waiver, and the two cannot be used together.

State employee students may request a tuition waiver for up to six (6) credit hours of graduate level courses per semester.

Tuition for state employee graduate students will be waived if they are employees of the executive, legislative, and judicial branches of government.

Click here for more information on the State Employee Tuition Waiver.

UWF Employee Tuition Waivers

This waiver is separate from the State Employee Tuition Waiver, and the two cannot be used together.

UWF employees may waive up to six (6) credit hours of undergraduate or graduate study.

Click here for more information on the UWF Employee Tuition Waiver, which can be found under the heading "Eductional Opportunities" within the webpage.