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TA/GA/Fellows Tuition Remission

Improvements made to the Class 6 Teaching Assistant (TA), Graduate Assistant (GA), and Graduate Fellows (99610 class) remission application process provide a simpler submission process that is more manageable and intuitive. The elimination of paper forms combined with an automated payroll deduction process eliminates the need to print term bills and removes in-person traffic, resulting in a streamlined process. 

Our department receives an electronic report of eligible students when they are appointed. Eligible TAs, GAs, and Graduate Fellows are not required to self-identify via paper form.   

Students must complete and submit the Payroll Deduction Form if they wish to deduct charges not covered by remission from their pay. Departments that wish to make additional payments for other charges on the term bill must contact us. Please be prepared to complete an NFF Roster for Fellows if the department will pay term bill charges other than tuition.  Please refer to the ‘Graduate Fellows Only’ section for information on completing the NFF roster.

Steps for Rutgers units 

Departments overseeing Class 6 TAs, GAs, and Graduate Fellows should be mindful of the following: 

  • Ensuring TA, GA, and Graduate Fellow adherence to appointment dates  

  • Filing the student’s social security number  

  • Confirming that the correct general ledger/project string is used for the TA/GA appointment (this is where remission will be charged) 

Frequently Asked Questions

  • 1. What should students do? 

    Students should continue to view their term bills online and pay any fees not covered under tuition remission. Students can use the payroll deduction option to make payments for charges not covered.   

    2. How will departments verify credits for students?

    Units should continue to use the internal processes that they have in place to verify students’ credits. Alternatively, departments can contact the Registrar's Office for confirmation.   

    3. How will Student ABC be notified of student eligibility?

    Our department will receive an electronic report of eligible Class 6 TAs, GAs, and Fellows when they are appointed. Please ensure that appointment dates are valid and approved by the first day of classes. Please also obtain valid Social Security numbers from all students.   

    4. What is the purpose of the payroll deduction form and who completes it? 

    The Payroll Deduction Form facilitates the payroll deduction process for students who would like to pay for housing, dining, or student fees via payroll deduction. Students must complete and submit the Payroll Deduction Form if they wish to deduct these fees from their pay. 

    5. Where should I direct any questions or concerns that I may have? 

    Contact us with any questions or concerns about tuition remission.

  • 1. What does tuition remission cover for eligible TAs/GAs? 

    Eligible TAs/GAs receive remission for tuition; campus; computer; and School, New Student, and Course Fees. All other charges are the student’s responsibility. 

    2. Do I need to complete any forms? 

    No. TA/GA tuition remission no longer requires a paper form. Our office will receive an electronic report of eligible TAs/GAs from university departments.  

    Departments, please be advised that you must contact us if you wish to make additional payments for other charges on the student’s term bill. 

    3. What is the current payroll deduction schedule for TAs/GAs who choose to enroll in payroll deduction? 

    The spring 2024 payroll deduction schedule is as follows: 

    Number of Payments 

    Deadline 

    Date of Paycheck Deduction 

    9 Payments  

    January 25, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. 

    February 2, 2024

    8 Payments  

    February 8, 2024, at 3:00 p.m.

    February 16, 2024

    7 Payments 

    February 22, 2024, at 3:00 p.m.

    March 1, 2024

    Read the "All Students" FAQ for information on how to enroll in payroll deduction. 

  • 1. What does tuition remission cover for eligible graduate students/fellows?

    Eligible graduate fellows or students receiving departmental scholarships will receive remission for tuition only. All other charges are the responsibility of the student. Departments must complete the NFF Roster if they choose to pay additional charges for a fellow, such as student, technology, and school fees.

    2. How do departments complete the NFF Roster?

    • If you think an account has already been set up, check your fund code here.
    • If the account does not exist, then a new account will need to be set up by following these instructions.
    • Once the fund code has been established, complete the NFF roster by following these instructions. If you have questions, please email ues_osfp_rosters@ues.rutgers.edu.
      • If a fellow has been appointed to Job code 99610 or 99640 (internal fellow with remission only or remission and stipend), do not put the tuition charge on the NFF Roster. Some may vary.

    3. What is the current payroll deduction schedule for graduate fellows who choose to enroll in payroll deduction? 

    The spring 2024 payroll deduction schedule is as follows: 

    Number of Payments 

    Deadline 

    Date of Paycheck Deduction 

    9 Payments  

    January 25, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. 

    February 2, 2024

    8 Payments  

    February 8, 2024, at 3:00 p.m.

    February 16, 2024

    7 Payments 

    February 22, 2024, at 3:00 p.m.

    March 1, 2024

    Read the "All Students" FAQ for information on how to enroll in payroll deduction.