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CSU Employee Fee Waiver and Reduction Program entitles eligible CSU employees (and in some cases their spouse, domestic partner or dependent child) to enroll in courses at any CSU campus and have fees waived or reduced to $1. Tuition Fee waiver applies to CSU general fund courses only. Courses in self-support programs may not be taken through Tuition Fee waiver.
Managers should consult with the Benefits department (feewaiver@csudh.edu) for specific advice regarding the employee fee waiver program if you have questions regarding its use and eligibility.
Career development conversations can be seamlessly integrated into ongoing 1:1 meetings. They provide a valuable opportunity for managers and employees to discuss new or evolving career aspirations and address areas of importance to the employee.
An employee wishing to participate in the CSU Employee Fee Waiver and Reduction Program must complete an Individual Career Development Plan with the support of their Appropriate Administrator (ICDP). The individual career development plan may include attainment of a certificate, an associate degree, an undergraduate degree, a graduate degree or other achievement appropriate for the employee's professional growth.
Are modified work schedules appropriate to help employees complete coursework through the fee waiver program?
The Professional Development & Learning offers many live professional development opportunities throughout the year for you and your employees. The Professional Development and Learning Program is committed to enhancing the performance and effectiveness of employees by offering an array of educational workshops connecting people, ideas, and solutions that promote and foster individual and organizational growth. View the training event schedule to learn more.
Many CSU Employee Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBA) provide options for employee鈥檚 professional development. The CBAs encourage professional development of employees and provide much guidance in the areas.
When a Tuition Fee Waiver form for a Faculty or Staff is submitted, the request will route to the Appropriate Administrator for approval. The systemwide tool to approve a tuition fee waiver is Optimize. Please review the Approving a Tuition Fee Waiver Application in Optimize for step-by-step instruction.
As a reminder, it is strongly recommended that before approving a Fee Waiver Application and signing the Individual Career Plan that you consult with the Benefits Office and/or Employee Relations Representative if you have any questions.
If you have additional questions please e-mail feewaiver@csudh.edu, visit Benefits Services located on the 3rd Floor of Welch Hall 340 or call (310) 243-3771.