1. Division of Human Resource Services
  2. Current Employees
  3. Benefits
  4. Tuition Waivers
  5. Retirees Waiver

Retirees Waiver

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for a tuition waiver, you must:

  • When leaving NIU you must have retired, terminations do not qualify for this benefit.
  • Meet admission standards.

Covered Costs

  • The tuition waiver covers tuition, including differential tuition. Course delivery fees (i.e. off-campus, online courses, etc.) and material fees are not covered.
    • Refer to "Class Notes" or "Finances" in MyNIU to see fees related to a particular course.
    • See  Waivers and Scholarships for more information.
    • For a listing of common charges that students may incur at NIU see Fees and Common Charges for more information (this is not an inclusive list)
  • Please note: If your tuition waiver for graduate and law level classes exceeds $5,250 in a calendar year, it's subject to taxes. You must report it as taxable wages on your W-2.

How to Apply

Retirees that wish to attend classes at NIU can fill out a Retiree Tuition Waiver.

Submit completed applications by the following deadlines:

  • March 1 - (Spring semester)
  • July 15 - (Summer semester)
  • October 1 - (Fall semester)