CTC Tuition Waiver Program
Fall 2015
CTC Tuition Waiver
Application Period:
March 9 – April 10
Deadline
Friday, April 10, 2015, by
5 p.m.
Submission Process
Submit one hard copy of
application with original
signature to:
CTC Office of the Dean
3901 Old Seward Highway
University Center 141
Anchorage, AK 99503
Questions?
See FAQs on back.
Contact the CTC Dean’s Office
Phone: 907.786.6495
About the CTC Tuition Waiver Program
The Community & Technical College (CTC) awards a limited number of tuition waivers
each year in support of student success. The focus of the tuition waiver program is to
assist qualified students who are close to completing certificates or degrees. These
competitive awards are open to continuing CTC students in good standing. There are
two separate competition cycles per year – fall and spring semester.
What is a CTC tuition waiver?
A tuition waiver is not a grant of cash but instead waives tuition charges for approved
courses during the semester of the award. Waivers do not waive fees or other costs
(e.g., living expenses, textbooks, etc.). A waiver is applied to the student's UAA account
by the Office of Student Financial Assistance. Tuition waivers can be used only for
courses offered through the UAA Anchorage Main Campus and Chugiak-Eagle River
Campus. Waivers can only be applied to courses required for certificates or degrees.
CTC Dean’s Office
Hours of Operation
Monday through Friday
8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Application Support
Interested in applying for a CTC
tuition waiver but not sure
where to begin?
Schedule an appointment with
Heather Brekke, CTC majors
advisor, to gain valuable advice
on how to apply.
Phone: 907.786.6045
Location: CTC Advising Center
SMH 123 and 124
Eligibility Checklist
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Alaska resident as defined by the University of Alaska Board of Regents
Fully admitted to a CTC major
In academic good standing status as defined by UAA in both the semester of
application and semester of award
No pending disciplinary actions
Cumulative UAA GPA of 2.8 or higher
Completed FAFSA application on record with the UAA Office of Student Financial
Assistance
Completed at least half of the required credits in your CTC major at the time of
application
Apply Now!
The application and instructions are available on the CTC website at bit.ly/16xyZ6N.
3901 Old Seward Hwy, University Center 141, Anchorage, AK 99503
P: 907.786.6400 | F: 907.786.6401 | www.uaa.alaska.edu/ctc
UAA is an EEO/AA employer and educational institution. Handout revised March 2015.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a tuition waiver be combined with other forms of financial assistance (e.g., scholarships, loans, etc.)?
Yes, a tuition waiver may be combined with other forms of financial assistance by the UAA Office of Student
Financial Assistance in developing each student's financial package. Note that tuition waivers only apply to tuition
and are not funds. They do not pay for any other expenses of attending college (housing, books, fees, etc.).
Can a tuition waiver be applied to college preparatory and developmental studies courses?
No, tuition waivers can only be applied for credit-bearing, undergraduate coursework.
Can tuition waivers be used for general education credits (GERs)?
Yes, as long as the courses are required for program completion.
Can tuition waivers be used for graduate credits?
No, tuition waivers are awarded only for undergraduate lower division and upper division courses.
How many credits are waived in an award?
Credits are waived in blocks of 1-12 credits per student per semester depending on availability.
Can a partially-used award be "banked" forward to a future semester?
Occasionally a student's academic plan may change in the period between the award date and the following
semester (for which the tuition is waived). An award of a tuition waiver does not establish any ongoing, tuition
account credit (pending benefit) for the recipient (e.g., the award may not be carried over from one semester to
another).
Can a tuition waiver award be given to another student in case the award cannot be used?
A tuition waiver may not be transferred to any other individual.
Are tuition waiver awards made for summer semester enrollment?
Tuition waivers are awarded only for fall and spring semesters.
Can waivers be used for late-starting courses?
Yes, recipients should advise CTC Dean's Office staff of their intent by the add-drop deadline or risk award
forfeiture.
Do tuition waivers also waive fees?
No, tuition waivers may not be used for fees or any other purpose than tuition.
What happens if I can't accept or use the waiver once awarded due to unforeseen circumstances?
Because waivers are limited, please notify the CTC Dean's Office as soon as possible so that the waiver can be
repurposed.
How are successful applicants notified of their award?
Applications submitted during the fall semester for the following spring semester are processed in December.
Applications considered during the spring semester for the following fall are processed in July. Applicants are
notified of their award status by regular mail in a letter from the CTC Dean. Award notification dates are included
in the application packet.
How do I actually receive the award?
The CTC Dean's Office will provide documentation to the UAA Office of Student Financial Assistance before the first
day of classes. The waiver is applied directly to your student account.