Tuition Benefits

Welcome to the Tuition Remission and Graduate Education Assistance Program (GEAP) resource hub. This page provides current and recurring guidance for Howard University employees, retirees, and eligible dependents to apply for tuition benefits.

Benefits at a Glance (BAAG)

Tuition Remission (Undergraduate – Employees, Retirees, Dependents):

• Covers undergraduate courses at Howard University
• Eligible Participants:
  • Full-time employees – up to 8 credit hours per semester
  • Half-time employees – up to 4 credit hours per semester
  • Retirees – up to 22 credit hours per academic year
  • Dependent children (not spouses) – per policy limits
• A separate application is required for each session (fall, spring, summer)
• Applications must be submitted via Workday by the semester’s add/drop deadline

GEAP (Graduate Education Assistance Program – Employees Only):

• Covers up to 8 graduate credit hours per semester at Howard University
• Eligible Participants:
  • Full-time and half-time benefit eligible employees
  • Eligible Retirees
• Up to $5,250 per year is tax-free; amounts exceeding this will be subject to taxation

How to Apply Each Semester

1. Review Your Eligibility
   Ensure you or your dependent meet the requirements for either Tuition Remission or GEAP.
2. Choose and Complete the Appropriate Application

       -Graduate Educational Assistance Plan Application – Employees

       -Tuition Remission Application – Dependent Child
         (All applications are submitted via Workday.)

1. Submit by the Deadline
   Refer to the Academic Calendar or internal HR deadlines to ensure timely submission before the add/drop period ends.
2. Confirmation
   You will receive confirmation once your application is successfully reviewed and processed in Workday.

Application Forms

• HU+HUHC Educational Assistance Application 2025
• HU Tuition Remission Application 2025