Tuition Programs

The Lewis & Clark College Tuition Waiver Program offers eligible employees, their spouse/domestic partner, and dependent children access to full or partial tuition coverage for undergraduate and graduate programs at Lewis & Clark, helping to make higher education more affordable.

Eligibility

Eligibility depends on employment classification and length of service:

• Full-time employees: Eligible after 1 year of continuous service.

• Part-time employees (1,000+ hours/year): Eligible after 3 years; benefit is prorated based on FTE.

• Employees working <1,000 hours/year: Eligible after 10 years; benefit is prorated.

Covered Family Members

Employee, spouse/domestic partner and dependent children (age limits apply):

• CAS (Undergraduate): Dependent must be 24 or younger at time of matriculation.

• Graduate/Law Programs: Dependent must be 30 or younger at time of matriculation.

Tuition Waiver Coverage

• Undergraduate (CAS): 100% tuition waived

• Graduate School: 50% tuition waived

• Law School: 50% tuition waived

Note: The waiver covers tuition only; other fees and expenses are not included. Admission is not guaranteed—students must meet all academic and admissions requirements for their program. A new application is required for each term.

Tax Note

Tuition reimbursement benefits may be considered taxable income under federal and/or state tax laws.

Tutition Program Eligibility by FTE

The Tuition Reimbursement Program helps support employees in providing undergraduate educational opportunities for their spouse, domestic partner, or dependent children by reimbursing tuition expenses at accredited institutions outside Lewis & Clark.

Eligibility

• 0.75 FTE or above: Eligible after 5 years of continuous full-time service for full reimbursement.

• 0.51–0.74 FTE: Eligible after 5 years of part-time service; benefit is prorated based on FTE.

• 0.5 FTE or below: Not eligible for tuition reimbursement.

Covered individuals: spouse, domestic partner, or dependent child (as defined by IRS and Lewis & Clark policy).

This program does not cover tuition for the employee themselves.

Benefits

• Up to $5,000 per fiscal year (June 1–May 31) per eligible individual

• Lifetime maximum: $20,000 per individual

• Covers undergraduate tuition only at accredited degree-granting institutions outside Lewis & Clark

Requirements

• Covers tuition only (no fees, books, or other costs)

• Employee must remain actively employed during the coursework period

• Reimbursement requests must be submitted within the fiscal year in which tuition was paid

• Cannot be combined with other Lewis & Clark tuition assistance programs in the same fiscal year for the same individual

Application Process

Employees must submit a Tuition Reimbursement application, proof of tuition payment, and itemized billing to Human Resources. Late submissions (for tuition expenses incurred outside of the current financial year) will be denied.

Tax Note

Tuition reimbursement benefits may be considered taxable income under federal and/or state tax laws.

Tutition Program Eligibility by FTE

The Tuition Exchange Program is a reciprocal scholarship opportunity available to dependents of eligible faculty and staff at over 700 participating colleges and universities. This program allows member institutions to offer tuition scholarships to families of employees from other member schools, promoting educational access and affordability. Eligibility criteria and application processes are determined by each participating institution.

Tuition Exchange Website

Eligibility: Dependents of full-time employees after the employee has completed five years of continuous service at .75 FTE or above.​

Benefits: Opportunity to apply for tuition scholarships at participating colleges and universities through the Tuition Exchange network.

• Only one tuition assistance program can be utilized per employee or dependent in a given fiscal year.​
• Eligibility and benefits may vary based on employment status and other factors.​
• These programs typically cover tuition costs but do not include additional expenses such as fees, books, or housing.
• Application fee is $55, due to the Office of Human Resources MSC #72

Note: Acceptance into the program and the availability of scholarships are determined by the participating institutions and are not guaranteed.