Contact the Pension & Benefits Office to find out if you are eligible and how to apply.
The waiver does not cover course or program costs for:
- Certificate (non-degree) programs
- School of Continuing Studies
- Schulich School of Business Executive Education Centre
- Kellogg-Schulich Executive MBA
The waiver does not cover anything beyond academic fees, such as interest, student health and dental plans, residence fees, course materials, etc.
If you receive a tuition fee waiver you can still apply for Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) funding. You must report the waiver to OSAP, which will factor it into your funding.
Eligible employees and their eligible dependents may have all or part of their academic fees for bachelor, master and doctoral degree-credit courses waived. The fee waiver is capped at the regulated (non-professional) domestic academic fee rate.
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) considers tuition a non-taxable benefit for York employees and a taxable benefit for all dependents.
We do not issue tax forms for the waiver to employees.
We do issue forms T4A and T2202 for the waiver for dependents, through the Tax Forms Module.
You may be eligible for a tuition waiver of domestic non-professional fees if all the below are applicable:
- You are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident
- You are at 60 years of age or older by May 1 for the upcoming summer term or September 1 for the upcoming Fall/Winter term
You will be responsible for any additional tuition or fees that may be applicable such as ancillary, supplementary fees or international tuition rates.
You must pay your registration deposit if you are a new student as this ensures your enrolment for the upcoming Fall/Winter term. Refer to registration deposit deadlines to secure your spot at York – do not wait for your sponsor to make a payment.
Provide your student account statement to your sponsor and ensure they are adhering to the payment deadline outlined on your statement. Refer to Key Due Dates for reference. Late payment penalties (i.e. interest) will apply if your sponsor does not make a payment by the due date that is outlined on your student account statement.
If you are a First Nations student, please contact the Centre for Indigenous Student Services to learn how a First Nations band can sponsor you.