GRCC Tuition Waiver Benefit
Employees interested in waiving GRCC tuition for themselves, spouse, or children must complete the Tuition Waiver Form. The tuition waiver benefit applies to tuition and fees. Please refer to your employee contract or handbook for details on the tuition waiver benefit and age restrictions. Adjuncts, please refer to the faculty contract "Grand Rapids Community College Tuition Waiver" section for details on eligibility.
A tuition waiver form must be completed for each dependent and for each semester that you are requesting the tuition waiver benefit. Tuition waiver form must be submitted no later than seven days prior to the posted tuition due date or you risk having classes dropped. Please forward completed tuition waiver forms and any Required Dependent Documentation to Benefits Manager Maria Belmares Herrera via email at mherrerabelmares@grcc.edu.
Tuition Waiver due dates
Submit tuition waiver form no later than 7 days prior to the posted tuition due date. If you missed the deadline to apply for your tuition waiver benefit, please contact Maria Belmares Herrera at (616) 234-4052.
Tuition Reimbursement at Other Institutions: All full-time employees
Please visit the Tuition Benefit webpage for the most up-to-date information.
Tuition reimbursement is available for courses taken at other Universities/Colleges per the contracted employee agreement. Please complete the Tuition Reimbursement Form no later than two weeks before the start of the course to receive approval. Return the approved form and supporting documents no later than 30 days after the course is completed for reimbursement.
Employees seeking tuition reimbursement must submit proof of successful completion and an itemized tuition bill and receipt within 30 days following the completion of the class(es). The information is verified and reimbursement is paid out through the recipient’s paycheck.
Questions regarding tuition reimbursement for courses taken at other institutions can be directed to Grace Blanchard-Griffioen at graceblanchard@grcc.edu, Finance & Administration.