Fee Waiver Scheme

Fee waiver of registration and tuition fees for staff registering for DCU programmes.

The purpose of the scheme is to support staff that are embarking on further education at DCU.  A fee waiver may be granted to eligible staff based on the criteria set out below.
 

Eligibility

• The course must be a DCU undergraduate or post graduate degree programme.
• The course should have relevance to the applicant's current role and also be of benefit to the University.
• The applicant should have completed their probationary period and/or have at least one year's service prior to commencing the qualification.
• The applicant must hold a contract of employment which extends beyond the completion date of the course.
• The applicant must receive the approval of the Head of School/Unit and authorisation from the Human Resources Department.

Application Procedure

• Fully complete the Fee Waiver Application Form
• Forward the application form to your Head of School/Unit for approval.
• Send or fax (5500) the approved application form the HR Training & Development Office for authorisation.
• The application process must be made for each year of the course.

General

• Where the number of places on a course is limited, participation is subject to availability of places, after full fee paying places have been allocated.
• All applications are considered against the financial constraints operating with the university at any given time.
• The fee waiver will not apply beyond the date of termination of a contract of employment.
• The fee waiver cannot be used to cover the cost of repeat modules and examinations.
• Attendance at short courses or conferences are not covered by the scheme.