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Who is eligible?
Domestic partners of NAU benefit-eligible employees and children of their domestic partners who meet the eligibility criteria.
Step One – Determine if a domestic partner qualifies:
The term “domestic partner” for the purpose of program eligibility means two people who sign an affidavit affirming that they:
- are not related by blood closer than would bar marriage in the State of Arizona;
- are not married to another person in a marriage expressly recognized by the State of Arizona or in any domestic partnership and/or civil union with another person;
- are both 18 years of age or older;
- are both competent to enter into a contract;
- both declare that they are each other's sole domestic partner;
- both currently share a primary residence, are in a relationship of mutual support, and declare that they intend to remain in such for the indefinite future.
For a complete list of criteria, use the Qualified Domestic Partner Affidavit
Step Two – Determine if a qualified domestic partner’s child qualifies:
The term “dependent child” for the purpose of program eligibility means that the child:
- is the natural, adopted, or step-child of the domestic partner;
- is eligible to be claimed as a dependent of the domestic partner for federal tax purposes; and
- has not reached age thirty (30)as of the first day of the semester for which the tuition reduction is requested.
What tuition assistance is available?
The following assistance is available only for classes taken at Northern Arizona University.
For eligible domestic partners:
Cost of classes equals:
For regular semester:
- $25 (for 1-9 credit hours)
- 25% of actual tuition (for 10+ credit hours)
For summer session:
- $25 (for 1-6 credit hours)
- 25% of actual tuition (for 7+ credit hours)
For eligible dependent children of domestic partners:
Cost of classes equals:
How do I apply for this assistance for my domestic partner?
- Complete the Application for Domestic Partner Tuition Assistance, read the eligibility information on page two, and sign both pages.
- If your domestic partner is not currently enrolled in your health benefits, and you do not have a Qualified Domestic Partner Affidavit on file with Human Resources, complete the Qualified Domestic Partner Affidavit, have it notarized, and attach 3 documents that affirm the criteria listed on the affidavit.
- Submit all documents to the Human Resources Department at least 60 days prior to the beginning of the semester for which you are applying for tuition assistance. (The deadline for winter 2009 semester is December 1, 2009.)
Submit all forms and documentation to NAU Human Resources, Attn: Benefits, Box 4113, Flagstaff, AZ 86011.
Please Note: Under current Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regulations, the value of tuition savings received by domestic partners and certain dependents is considered taxable income to the employee. The value of the tuition savings will be included as compensation on the employee's W-2 form filed with the IRS.
How do I apply for this assistance for my domestic partner’s dependent child?
- Complete the Application for Domestic Partner Tuition Assistance, read the eligibility information on page two, and sign both pages.
- If your domestic partner is not currently enrolled in your health benefits, and you do not have a Qualified Domestic Partner Affidavit on file with Human Resources, complete the Qualified Domestic Partner Affidavit, have it notarized, and attach 3 documents that affirm the criteria listed on the affidavit.
- If you do not have a Qualified Domestic Partner Dependent Child Affidavit on file with Human Resources, complete one, and have it notarized.
- Submit all documents to the Human Resources Department at least 60 days prior to the beginning of the semester for which you are applying for tuition assistance. (The deadline for Winter 2009 semester is December 1, 2009.)
Submit all forms and documentation to NAU Human Resources, Attn: Benefits, Box 4113, Flagstaff, AZ 86011.
Please Note: Under current Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regulations, the value of tuition savings received by domestic partners and certain dependents is considered taxable income to the employee. The value of the tuition savings will be included as compensation on the employee's W-2 form filed with the IRS. |
