FAQs

 

 

How is an employee’s eligibility determined?

 

Eligibility is determined in accordance with the employee’s Collective Bargaining Agreement. For more information, please refer to the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement.

For further assistance, please contact Risk Management at dl-feewaiver@fullerton.edu.

 

Can an employee on an approved leave of absence participate in the fee waiver program? Is there a limit on the number of units?

 

Yes. Employees on an approved leave of absence are eligible for the fee waiver program. They may enroll for more than six (6) units in accordance with the following schedule:

 

Percentage of Leave	Maximum Semester or Quarter Units
One-fourth but less than one-half	9
One-half but less than three-fourths	12
Three-fourths but less than full	15
Full	Not limited

 

 

How do I enroll?

 

Submit an official application to the CSU of your choice observing university application deadlines.

You can submit the fee waiver application to Human Resources Risk Management once you are admitted and enrolled. The fee waiver forms are available via the campus portal .

 

 

Fee Waiver Application Deadline

 

Fee Waiver applications will be accepted up to seven (7) calendar days prior to the start of the semester.  For more information, please visit Student Business Services.

 

 

Fee Waiver Applications Received after the Deadline

 

Fee Waiver applications not received by the deadline will require approval by Student Business Services .

 

 

How do employees know what courses are available?

 

The University Catalog lists and describes all courses offered. See https://catalog.fullerton.edu .

 

 

Must courses be taken for a letter grade?

 

Yes. Courses may not be audited under the Fee Waiver and Reduction Program.

 

 

Are repeat courses allowed?

 

No. Repeating courses to obtain a better grade or for any other reason is not allowed under Fee Waiver. Satisfactory progress in a class means maintaining a grade point average of "C" or better for undergraduate and "B" for graduate courses. If a course is repeated, the employee must cover the cost.

 

 

What is meant by "release time" and how does it affect enrollments?

 

"Release Time" means that an employee has manager's approval to attend one class at CSUF during the employee's normal work schedule.

 

 

Can an employee's schedule be adjusted to allow course enrollments?

 

Yes. Approval to adjust a work schedule is up to the supervisor or manager based on the needs of the department. The arrangement must be documented on a work schedule and included with the Fee Waiver form.

 

 

If approval is received to enroll in a course covered by Fee Waiver, may the employee change courses at a later date?

 

Yes, the employee must notify Risk Management of substitutions or changes by memo at the beginning of the semester.

 

 

If approval is received to enroll in a course covered by Fee Waiver, but the class is filled, may the employee substitute another course?

 

Yes, if the substitution only involves a different meeting time for the same course and it meets outside working hours. If the course meets during working hours, supervisory or managerial approval is required.

 

 

How does Academic Probation affect my fee waiver status?

 

Normal academic standards shall be maintained for an employee who is on the Fee Waiver Program.  Participation in the fee waiver program will be denied if the GPA falls below a 2.0 for undergraduate classes and a 3.0 for graduate courses.

 

 

Will a refund be issued if an employee drops a course during the Add/Drop period?

 

The reduced fees charged for Student Activities, Student Center and Health Facilities are not refundable. Other fees may be partially refunded. It is the employee's responsibility to request a refund through Student Business Services .

 

 

Can employees attend classes at other CSU campuses?

 

Yes. Employees need to enroll on their own time at a campus other than CSUF. CSUF shall provide the employee and the attending campus Human Resources representative with written fee waiver approval to take job-related or career development course(s).

 

 

Imputed Taxes

 

Generally, undergraduate fees for employees are nontaxable. Graduate/Doctorate fees for employees are nontaxable if expenses do not exceed $5,250 (in a calendar year) pursuant to IRC 117(D) and 127.

 

 

Will my application fee or my dependent’s application fee be waived?

 

Per the CSU Employee Fee Waiver and Reduction Program, a Cal State Apply application fee may be reimbursed as part of the benefit. The reimbursement is only for the campus at which the student attends during that term, so if you/your eligible dependent apply to multiple campuses, you will only be eligible for reimbursement of one fee, for the campus you/your dependent ultimately attend.

 

 

How much is the application fee?

 

Cal State charges a $75 fee to apply to each program.