FAQ on the 2025 Tuition Assistance Benefit program updates

As shared in the recent message to faculty and staff, the TAB program is being updated, with changes effective summer 2025.

Below is an overview of what is and is not changing, along with frequently asked questions to support faculty, staff, and their dependents (including children and spouses/registered domestic partners) in understanding how the upcoming TAB program changes may affect them.

NOTE: In the event of any inconsistency, conflict, or discrepancy between the Plan Document and the FAQ, the terms and conditions set forth in the Plan Document shall prevail and take precedence. If further clarification is needed, our HR Service Center associates are available to assist you.

General and context

Faculty and staff eligibility

Dependent eligibility

For active faculty and staff currently utilizing TAB for themselves, their children, and/or their spouses/registered domestic partners

For active faculty and staff planning to utilize TAB for themselves, their children, and/or their spouses/domestic registered partners

For Leaves of Absence

For current and former faculty and staff who have met the criteria for the 15-year benefit letter

Tuition Exchange

TAB terminology

For more details about the TAB program, including tax implications, how to apply for benefits, and the updated TAB Plan effective summer 2025, visit the Tuition benefits page on the Employee Gateway. For definitions on additional terminology and for the existing TAB Plan, refer here.