News and Notes

The Regents Tuition Benefit Program (formerly the Regents Scholarship policy) was updated on March 15, 2024 to improve access for employees using this benefit. The updates included a cross-functional team of ASR staff (Ralph Daby & Carolee Cohen), the Office of Human Resources, and the Tax Management Office to collaborate on the following changes:

• The policy was renamed the Regents Tuition Benefit Program. This is to clarify to University employees that this is an employee benefit, as opposed to a scholarship that requires an application or selection process.
• The policy language was simplified. Phrases such as “typically one class per semester” were removed from the form.
• The form was streamlined, requiring fewer approvals/signatures and a simpler process for the employee. One Stop will continue to process approved forms. However, forms will first be submitted to the Office of Human Resources for review and approval.
• The Tax Implications of Regents Tuition Benefit Program section of the policy was updated, providing clearer guidelines to employees submitting the Job-Related Graduate Course Exclusion Application.