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Benefits | Fee Waiver Scheme for DCU courses
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Fee Waiver Scheme
Am I eligible?
- The course must be a DCU undergraduate or postgraduate degree programme.
- The course should be relevant to the applicant's current role and of benefit to the university.
- The applicant should have completed their probationary period and/or have at least one year's service before starting the qualification.
- The applicant must hold a contract of employment that extends beyond the completion date of the course.
- The applicant must receive the approval of the head of school/unit and authorisation from the human resources department.
How do I apply?
- Fully complete the fee waiver application form.
- Forward the application form to your head of school/unit for approval.
- Scan and email the form to Learning.Development@dcu.ie.
- The application process must be made for each year of the course.
A fee waiver may be granted to eligible staff based on the criteria set out below.
Additional information
- It’s only possible to take part if places are available after full fee-paying places have been allocated.
- We must consider applications in the context of any financial constraints facing the university.
- The fee waiver does not apply beyond the date your contract of employment ends.
- You can’t use the fee waiver to cover the cost of repeat modules and examinations.
- Short courses or conferences are not covered by the scheme.
Fee waiver application form: DCU undergraduate and taught postgraduate courses
Fee waiver application form: DCU PhD, doctorate and masters by research courses