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The purpose of this policy is to provide guidance and direction to the academic units of the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) as it pertains to the use of tuition remissions. Tuition remissions are used strategically and in ways that are congruent with, and advance the mission of UNMC and its constituent academic units. Tuition remissions are one mechanism available to assist UNMC in meeting its enrollment and revenue goals, and attract and retain students with exemplary academic, special skills, or need congruent with the mission of UNMC, or eligibility for a specific remission program guaranteed by law or policy.<br /> | The purpose of this policy is to provide guidance and direction to the academic units of the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) as it pertains to the use of tuition remissions. Tuition remissions are used strategically and in ways that are congruent with, and advance the mission of UNMC and its constituent academic units. Tuition remissions are one mechanism available to assist UNMC in meeting its enrollment and revenue goals, and attract and retain students with exemplary academic, special skills, or need congruent with the mission of UNMC, or eligibility for a specific remission program guaranteed by law or policy.<br /> | ||
The UNMC academic units will establish goals and make a determination regarding the distribution of tuition remissions among their constituent programs. Academic units will adhere to the principles, procedures and processes outlined in this policy. <br /> | The UNMC academic units will establish goals and make a determination regarding the distribution of tuition remissions among their constituent programs. Academic units will adhere to the principles, procedures, and processes outlined in this policy. <br /> | ||
The policy ensures compliance with federal and state laws and University of Nebraska Board of Regents policies and regulations | The policy ensures compliance with federal and state laws and University of Nebraska Board of Regents policies and regulations and provides a standardized approach for the use of tuition remissions for all academic units. | ||
==Definitions== | ==Definitions== | ||
For the purpose of this policy, tuition remissions shall be understood to be synonymous with mechanisms such as tuition waivers and scholarships that represent the reduction of tuition in meeting the mission of the academic unit, for specific reasons and based on specific eligibility requirements. | For the purpose of this policy, tuition remissions shall be understood to be synonymous with mechanisms such as tuition waivers and scholarships that represent the reduction of tuition in meeting the mission of the academic unit, for specific reasons and based on specific eligibility requirements. | ||
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==Categories of Tuition Remission== | ==Categories of Tuition Remission== | ||
*Board of Regents Scholarship: Remission awarded to Nebraska residents only, for high academic achievement. Professional and Graduate Regents Scholarships are determined by each campus in accordance with the general standards set forth in Regents Policy (RP 5.8.5), with each academic unit able to award remissions to eligible students. | *Board of Regents Scholarship: Remission awarded to Nebraska residents only, for high academic achievement. Professional and Graduate Regents Scholarships are determined by each campus in accordance with the general standards set forth in Regents Policy (RP 5.8.5), with each academic unit able to award remissions to eligible students. | ||
*Non-Resident Tuition Scholarship (NRTS): Remissions awarded to non-resident students. The amount of remission may vary by student and by program within the academic units | *Non-Resident Tuition Scholarship (NRTS): Remissions awarded to non-resident students. The amount of remission may vary by student and by program within the academic units but cannot exceed the difference between resident and non-resident tuition. Awarding of NRTS follows the criteria established by Regents Policy (RP 5.8.3). | ||
*Legacy Scholarship: Awarded to the non-resident children of alumni of any campus or college within the University of Nebraska system enrolled in an undergraduate program, consistent with Regents Policy (RP 5.8.4). Only students enrolling in the undergraduate programs are eligible for this tuition remission. | *Legacy Scholarship: Awarded to the non-resident children of alumni of any campus or college within the University of Nebraska system enrolled in an undergraduate program, consistent with Regents Policy (RP 5.8.4). Only students enrolling in the undergraduate programs are eligible for this tuition remission. | ||
*University of Nebraska Employee Scholarships: Awarded to University employees, spouses, or dependents for up to a total of 15 credit hours each academic year per Regents Policy (RP 3.2.6). | *University of Nebraska Employee Scholarships: Awarded to University employees, spouses, or dependents for up to a total of 15 credit hours each academic year per Regents Policy (RP 3.2.6). | ||
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The academic units may provide tuition remissions for students enrolled in a remediation plan. Special attention will be given to students in flat-rate tuition programs to ensure the resulting tuition would not result in a higher overall cost than if the student was billed at a per credit hour rate. | The academic units may provide tuition remissions for students enrolled in a remediation plan. Special attention will be given to students in flat-rate tuition programs to ensure the resulting tuition would not result in a higher overall cost than if the student was billed at a per credit hour rate. | ||
===Contracts=== | ===Contracts=== | ||
Students enrolled in a plan of study governed by a contractual agreement, such as but not limited to, Chinese Scholarship Council sponsored students, may receive remissions reducing their cost of attendance to the contractually agreed upon cost. Such remissions cannot reduce the cost of attendance to be less than the applicable in-state tuition.<br /> | Students enrolled in a plan of study governed by a contractual agreement, such as but not limited to, Chinese Scholarship Council sponsored students, may receive remissions reducing their cost of attendance to the contractually agreed-upon cost. Such remissions cannot reduce the cost of attendance to be less than the applicable in-state tuition.<br /> | ||
==Creation of New or Alteration of Existing Tuition Remission Programs== | ==Creation of New or Alteration of Existing Tuition Remission Programs== | ||
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The Associate Vice Chancellor will consult with submitting units to ensure the request adequately addresses all required elements, requesting additional information as needed. Following determination by the Associate Vice Chancellor that all requirements are satisfied, the formal request will be forwarded to the Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and the Vice Chancellor for Business, Finance, and Business Development for review and consideration. If approved, the proposal will be forwarded to the Chancellor for final review and consideration by the Cabinet. Ultimately, the Chancellor must approve in writing any changes to existing tuition remission programs and all new tuition remission programs. | The Associate Vice Chancellor will consult with submitting units to ensure the request adequately addresses all required elements, requesting additional information as needed. Following determination by the Associate Vice Chancellor that all requirements are satisfied, the formal request will be forwarded to the Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and the Vice Chancellor for Business, Finance, and Business Development for review and consideration. If approved, the proposal will be forwarded to the Chancellor for final review and consideration by the Cabinet. Ultimately, the Chancellor must approve in writing any changes to existing tuition remission programs and all new tuition remission programs. | ||
==Additional Information== | ==Additional Information== | ||
*Contact the [mailto: Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs] or the [mailto:dele.davies@unmc.edu Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs] | *Contact the [mailto:gcyee@unmc.edu Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs] or the [mailto:dele.davies@unmc.edu Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs] | ||
*College of Allied Health Policy on Tuition Remissions | *[https://www.unmc.edu/studentservices/_documents/CAHP-Policy-on-Tuition-Remissions.pdf College of Allied Health Policy on Tuition Remissions] | ||
*College of Dentistry Policy on Tuition Remissions | *[https://www.unmc.edu/studentservices/_documents/COD-Policy-on-Tuition-Remissions.pdf College of Dentistry Policy on Tuition Remissions] | ||
*College of Medicine Policy on Tuition Remissions | *[https://www.unmc.edu/studentservices/_documents/COM-Policy-on-Tuition-Remissions.pdf College of Medicine Policy on Tuition Remissions] | ||
*College of Nursing Policy on Tuition Remissions | *[https://www.unmc.edu/studentservices/_documents/CON-Policy-on-uition-Remissions.pdf College of Nursing Policy on Tuition Remissions] | ||
*College of Pharmacy Policy on Tuition Remissions | *[https://www.unmc.edu/studentservices/_documents/COP-Policy-on-Tuition-Remissions.pdf College of Pharmacy Policy on Tuition Remissions] | ||
*College of Public Health Policy on Tuition Remissions | *[https://www.unmc.edu/studentservices/_documents/COPH-Policy-on-Tuition-Remissions.pdf College of Public Health Policy on Tuition Remissions] | ||
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