State Regents Approve Tuition/Fee Waiver for OU Online Courses

It's now easier for full-time benefits-eligible OU employees to pursue new educational opportunities with the approval of a new tuition waiver and fee exemption package for OU Online graduate courses.

The new tuition waiver and fee exemption package will waive half the cost of up to six hours of resident tuition each semester for faculty and staff members with a 100% FTE appointment and up to three hours per summer session. Those who enroll will also be exempt from nine academic fees.

The waiver applies to all 34 graduate degree programs offered by OU Online, including organizational leadership, business administration, human relations, data science and analytics, and much more. Featuring fully online courses taught by industry experts, each OU Online program is designed to meet market demand and provide job growth potential in whatever career field you choose.

As part of the package, eligible employees will be able to enroll in up to five hours of coursework that takes place during working hours, pending approval of their supervisor, making it even easier to pursue your academic goals while serving the needs of the students the university supports every day.

Non-resident and international employees are not eligible for the tuition waiver and fee exemption, but interested individuals are encouraged to apply for residency through Admissions to qualify.

Designed for working professionals who want to finish their degree quickly, OU Online’s degree programs are 100% online, allowing students to fit their coursework into their busy work and life schedules. All courses are taught by top OU faculty and industry experts, offering students the most advanced curriculum available while preparing them for future success.

To apply for the new tuition waiver and fee exemptions, complete the tuition waiver form (including signatures) and submit it to Bursar Services-Third Party Department.

To learn more about the wide array of graduate degree options offered by OU Online, visit ou.edu/online. For more information about the new faculty and staff tuition waiver and fee exemptions, visit the OU Human Resources webpage about the tuition waiver.