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State employees who work half-time or more apply for educational assistance through the tuition waiver program (SUNY B-140W).
Full and part-time state, Research Foundation (RF) and University at Buffalo Foundation (UBF) employees. Applicants must maintain their employment status with the university for the duration of the course for which tuition is waived.
Employees must have at least six months of cumulative service prior to the beginning of the course for which they have applied.
The waiver may be applied to any SUNY-sponsored, credit-bearing course. The course may be taken for credit or no credit. Community college courses are not eligible.
Assistance is available for up to eight credit hours per semester or session not to exceed 15 credit hours per academic year as long as funding lasts.
A percentage of the full credit hour cost will be waived dependent upon your employment status with the university. All fees will be charged to the employee. Any outstanding balances in Student Accounts must first be cleared before the waiver will be applied.
| Funding Source | Tuition Assistance Requirements | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 25% | 50% | 100% | |
| State | .50 to .99 FTE | 1.00 FTE | Course required by performance evaluation |
| Research Foundation | .50 to .99 FTE | 1.00 FTE | Not eligible |
| University at Buffalo Foundation | .50 to .99 FTE | 1.00 FTE | Not eligible |
For University at Buffalo course waivers, the process may take several weeks.
Human Resources
University at Buffalo
Townsend Hall
205 Hayes Road
Buffalo, NY 14214
Once approved, Human Resources (HR) will forward your application to Student Accounts for adjustment to your bill.
The deadline to submit your application is the last day to drop/add classes on the Academic Calendar.
Human Resources
University at Buffalo
Townsend Hall
205 Hayes Road
Buffalo, NY 14214
Once approved, Human Resources (HR) will return the form to you, the employee, for submission to the SUNY school you are attending.
The deadline to submit your application coincides with the last day to drop/add classes with the campus you are attending.
Contact your SUNY campus Human Resources Department for assistance in applying for this waiver. Your waiver cannot be processed through UB Human Resources.
Customer Service
Human Resources
Townsend Hall, South Campus
Phone: 716-645-7777
Log in to the SUNY portal for State with your UBITName and password to look up your negotiating unit.
• Complete the Supervisor section in About the Employee and sign
• Sign Part II, Item 11 of the B-140W form
• Submit both forms to:
Human Resources
University at Buffalo
Townsend Hall
205 Hayes Road
Buffalo, NY 14214
Customer Service
Human Resources
Townsend Hall, South Campus
Phone: 716-645-7777
Form Type: PDF forms
Requirements: Adobe Acrobat Reader
Updated: 4/1983 (B-140W), 8/2015 (About Employee and Course)
Owner: Human Resources, State Benefits