Undergraduate Tuition Benefits for Children

Carnegie Mellon is pleased to assist faculty and staff with the expense of educating their children. (Note: HR is not involved in the admissions process – children of faculty and staff are not guaranteed admission into any university.)

Tuition Benefits for Children Features: 

	Children Attending Carnegie Mellon	Children Attending Another Institution
Employee Eligibility	Full-time, benefits-eligible faculty and staff. Staff must complete five full years of service.
Child Eligibility	Child must be enrolled in an under- graduate degree program before age 30. Child must be naturally born to or legally adopted by the employee, and be properly claimed on one's federal income tax return as a dependent.
Number of Children Eligible	Available to an unlimited number of eligible children.	Up to two eligible children
Semesters Covered Per Child	Up to 8 semesters each (unused semesters may not be transferred to another child)
Benefit Level Current tuition charges only (past semesters, fees, housing or other costs are not covered). Benefits may be reduced by other awards - total benefits cannot exceed total eligible costs.	100% tuition charges.	Staff: In 2009-10, up to $3,250 per semester/$6,500 per academic year. Faculty: up to 60% of Carnegie Mellon's tuition.

Applying for Tuition Benefits for Dependent Children:

Starting June 26, use HR Connection's new Tuition Benefits module to apply for benefits.

1. Register for the course(s) according to the institution's registration procedures.
2. Apply for Tuition Benefits for Children using HR Connection by July 1 for the Fall Term, by December 1 for the Spring Term, or by April 1 for the Summer Term.
   • If attending another institution, submit a copy of the invoice showing tuition charges. Your application will be held until this is received.
   • A new application is required for EACH semester in which you are requesting benefits for your child.
3. Carnegie Mellon will forward payment to The HUB for children attending Carnegie Mellon, or will mail you a check for the applicable grant amount made payable to the other institution:
   • It is your responsibility to give the check to the school your child is attending.
   • If you have already paid the tuition, ask for a refund in the amount of Carnegie Mellon's payment.
4. If you or your child loses eligibility for the benefit, notify Human Resources immediately – benefits will continue only through the completion of the current semester.