Similar to scholarships, waivers are used to alleviate college expenses without the obligation of repayment. A waiver represents a specific monetary value applied to tuition, fees, or residence hall costs, contingent on the type of waiver granted to the student. Waivers are non-refundable and will only offset the actual charge specified for the waiver. Waivers cannot be carried forward to future semesters and students must meet the eligibility criteria based on the waiver qualifications.

Keep in mind that waivers are considered part of your financial aid package, which means they may replace some or all of your financial aid eligibility.

To apply for our institutional waivers, please submit your application here:

To apply for Employee, law enforcement, senior citizens, firefighters, EMS Personnel, Peace Officers, or Veterans' waivers, please fill out the applications below:

BSC Employee Tuition Waiver

BSC offers tuition waivers to eligible employees and a tuition reduction for eligible spouses and dependents.

    Full-Time Employees

• Eligible for a tuition waiver for up to three classes per calendar year.
• Courses taken at BSC: the full cost of tuition and a portion of the applicable mandatory student fees will be waived.
• Courses taken at another NDUS institution: 50% of tuition will be waived. The employee is responsible for the remaining 50% of tuition and all associated student fees.

    Adjunct Employees

• Eligible for a tuition waiver for one class per calendar year.
• Courses must be taken at BSC: the full cost of tuition will be waived.
• The waiver does not cover program fees, class or course fees, mandatory fees, or any other student fee.

    Spouses and Dependents

• Eligible for a 50% reduction in tuition.
• The student receiving the waiver must be enrolled in and taking classes at BSC.
• The waiver does not cover program fees, class or course fees, mandatory fees, or any other student fee.

Eligibility for all employee tuition waivers and spouse/dependent tuition waivers is determined by the BSC Human Resources (HR) Department. Employees should contact HR with questions regarding eligibility or available benefits.

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
Employee Spouse/Dependent Tuition Waiver Form
Employee Spouse/Dependent Tuition Waiver Policy

 
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.

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.

Survivors of Firefighters, EMS Personnel or Peace Officers Tuition Waiver
Survivors of Firefighters, EMS Personnel or Peace Officers-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 
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 not available for semesters completed prior to receipt of the application. This waiver will automatically be applied to all continuously enrolled semesters while eligibility is maintained. The eligibility of the waiver is determined by the BSC Student Finance Office.