Tuition Waivers

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The State University of New York provides tuition assistance for eligible employees enrolled in courses at a SUNY campus.  The percentage of tuition forgiveness is determined by the individual tuition waiver program, eligible courses, as well as by the funds available.

Tuition Assistance For SUNY Employees (SUNY B-140W)

This program is for state employees who work half-time or more and are eligible to apply for educational assistance through the tuition waiver program (SUNY B-140W).

If you are a UB employee, please visit the UB Human Resources Office’s website below to read about eligibility and procedures, and to complete the B140W form. 

If you are employed at another SUNY school, please contact your employer’s Human Resources Office to find out more about completing and submitting a B140W form.

If you do not see your tuition waiver credited to your student account, please contact your Human Resources Office to confirm if they have received and processed your tuition waiver.

UUP Tuition Free Waiver

This program is for full and part-time state employees who are represented by UUP. Applicants must maintain their employment status with the university for the duration of the course for which the tuition is being waived. Eligibility rules apply. If you do not see your tuition waiver credited to your student account, please contact Human Resources to confirm if they have received and processed your tuition waiver.