What is a waiver?
Like scholarships, waivers are used to offset college expenses and don’t need to be paid back. A waiver is a dollar value applied to tuition, fees, or residence hall costs based on the type of waiver the student has been granted. Waivers are not refundable and will reflect no more than the actual charge the waiver is specified for. Waivers may not carry forward to future semesters, students must be eligible for the waiver based on the waiver qualifications.
Keep in mind that waivers are considered part of your financial aid package, which means that they may replace some or all of your financial aid eligibility. For example, if you’re offered $1,000 in government loans after filing your FAFSA, and are later awarded a waiver covering $600 of your tuition, your loan offer may be reduced to $400. In general, the combination of all awards cannot exceed your financial aid need.
Athletic International Student Waiver
Students who are eligible for this waiver must apply and be accepted for admission at BSC. Students must have a valid F-1 Visa and be in good standing with Homeland Security. Students must meet all NJCAA eligibility requirements. The waiver amount will not exceed the international tuition rate for tuition/fees (except for Connect ND and NDSA fees). The eligibility of this waiver is determined by BSC’s Athletic Director.
Automation Management Waiver Application
Students who are eligible for this waiver can receive up to a $500 tuition reduction. Program fees, class/course fees, mandatory fees or any other student fees are not covered under this waiver. Students must be enrolled at BSC in a Bachelor’s in Applied Science – Automation Management sub-plan. The eligibility of a waiver is determined by the Dean of National Energy Center of Excellence.
BSC Cultural Diversity Tuition Waiver
Students who are eligible for this waiver can receive no more than a 50% reduction in tuition on up to 15 credits of the Category 1 rate. Program fees, class/course fees, mandatory student fees or any other student fees are not covered under this waiver. Students must be taking on-campus courses only and must be enrolled full-time at BSC. The application priority deadline is May 1 for the Fall semesters and Nov. 1 for the Spring semesters. The eligibility of this waiver is determined by the BSC Financial Aid Office.
Dual Credit Waiver
Eligible students will receive up to a $550 reduction in tuition if previously enrolled in Dual Credit courses through BSC and attend BSC as degree-seeking students for Fall 2023.
Employee Waiver - Full-Time Employee Tuition Waiver Application Steps
Employee Waiver - Full-Time Employee Tuition Waiver Policy
Employee Waiver - Adjunct Faculty Tuition Waiver Application
Employee Waiver - Adjunct Faculty Tuition Waiver Policy
BSC full-time and adjunct employees are offered a tuition waiver for three classes per calendar year. If courses are taken at BSC, the full cost of tuition will be waived along with a portion of the corresponding mandatory student fees. If courses are taken at another NDUS institution, 50% of tuition will be waived. The employee would be responsible for the remaining 50% along with all associated student fees. Eligibility is determined by the BSC HR Department.
Employee Spouse/Dependent Tuition Waiver Form
Employee Spouse/Dependent Tuition Waiver Policy
Spouses and dependents of BSC employees are eligible for a 50% reduction in tuition. Program fees, class/course fees, mandatory student fees or any other student fees are not covered under this waiver. The student receiving this waiver must be enrolled and taking courses at BSC. The eligibility of this waiver is determined by the BSC HR Department.
Engineering Waiver Application
Students who are eligible for this waiver can receive up to a $500 tuition reduction. Program fees, class/course fees, mandatory fees or any other student fees are not covered under this waiver. Students must be enrolled at BSC in an Associate in Science – Engineering sub-plan. The eligibility of this waiver is determined by the Dean of Humanities, Arts, & Sciences.
GED Waiver Application
Students who are eligible for this waiver can receive up to a $500 tuition reduction. Program fees, class/course fees, mandatory student fees or any other student fees are not covered under this waiver. The application priority deadline is August 1. Eligibility of waiver is determined by the BSC Admissions Director.
High Achiever Waiver Guidelines/Application
Students who are eligible for this waiver can receive up to a $500 tuition reduction per semester receiving no more than $2,000 over the course of 2 years. Program fees, class/course fees, mandatory student fees or any other student fees are not covered under this waiver. Eligibility of waiver is determined by the BSC Admissions Director.
Industrial Automation Waiver Application
Students who are eligible for this waiver can receive up to a $500 tuition reduction. Program fees, class/course fees, mandatory fees or any other student fees are not covered under this waiver. Students must be enrolled at BSC in an Associate in Science – Industrial Automation program. The eligibility of this waiver is determined by the Dean of National Energy Center of Excellence.
International Student Waiver
BSC offers eligible international students a 50% tuition reduction each academic year. This waiver applies to students who receive the international tuition rate and does not apply to U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
North Dakota Law Enforcement Officer Waiver Guidelines/Application
Available to full-time North Dakota law enforcement officers who have at least two years of service and are maintaining satisfactory job performance. Must complete the application linked below, supplied by the ND Attorney General’s office. The ND law enforcement officer must receive supervisor approval at least one month in advance of the start of the semester. This waiver provides a 25% reduction in tuition/fees and is available for a maximum of five years after the initial award.
One Free BAS Course Waiver Guidelines/Application
Students who are eligible for this waiver can receive a reduction of the base tuition for one 300-level course. Program fees, class/course fees, mandatory student fees or any other student fees are not covered under this waiver. Student must be degree-seeking at BSC and registered for a minimum of 6 credits. Eligibility of waiver is determined by the BSC Student Finance office.
One Free Course Waiver Guidelines/Application
Students who are eligible for this waiver can receive a reduction of the base tuition for one 3-credit course in any category. Program fees, class/course fees, mandatory student fees or any other student fees are not covered under this waiver. Student must be degree-seeking at BSC and registered for a minimum of 6 credits. Eligibility of waiver is determined by the by the BSC Student Finance office.
Performing Arts Tuition Waiver
Students who are eligible for this waiver can receive up to a $500 tuition reduction. Program fees, class/course fees, mandatory student fees or any other student fees are not covered under this waiver. Eligible students must be degree-seeking at BSC and enrolled in 12 or more credits and maintain a 2.5 cumulative GPA. Students must be enrolled in and have successfully completed one or more performing arts class(es) during the Fall semester and enrolled in at least one or more performing arts class(es) during the Spring semester. The eligibility of this waiver is determined by the Fine Arts & Humanities Department Chair.
Senior Citizen Waiver Guidelines/Application
Senior citizens, age 65 or older, may receive a tuition waiver toward one on-campus, for-audit course each semester. Students who meet eligibility requirements will receive a 100% reduction in tuition. Program fees, class/course fees, mandatory student fees or any other student fees are not covered under this waiver. Eligibility is determined by the BSC Student Finance Office.
Spring 2023 Waiver
This waiver is for students that applied to BSC for Fall 2022 and did not enroll and enroll full-time for Spring 2023. Students who are eligible for this waiver can receive up to a $500 tuition reduction for Spring 2023 enrollment. Eligibility is determined by the BSC Admissions Director. Waivers do not fees, textbooks, or course fees.
Survivors of Firefighters, EMS Personnel or Peace Officers Tuition Waiver
Summer Waiver Request
Students who are eligible for this waiver will receive a 100% reduction in all tuition/fees. This waiver does not cover room and board or book costs. This waiver is available for 10 semesters within all 11 NDUS institutions. This waiver is not available for semesters completed prior to receipt of the application. This waiver will automatically be applied to all continuously enrolled semesters, excluding summer, while eligibility is maintained. If the receiving student does not wish to utilize the waiver during a specific semester, the student must notify the BSC Student Finance office. The eligibility of the waiver is determined by the BSC Student Finance Office.
Veteran's Dependent Tuition Waiver
Summer Waiver Request
Students who are eligible for this waiver will receive a 100% reduction in all tuition/fees. This waiver does not cover room and board or book costs. This waiver is available for 10 semesters within all 11 NDUS institutions. This waiver is not available for semesters completed prior to receipt of the application. This waiver will automatically be applied to all continuously enrolled semesters, excluding summer, while eligibility is maintained. If receiving students do not wish to utilize the waiver during a specific semester, the student must notify the BSC Student Finance office. The eligibility of the waiver is determined by the BSC Student Finance Office.