The deadline to apply for Niagara College’s Tuition Assistance Program is upcoming.
In line with the Strategic Plan and NC’s continued investment in our employees, the Tuition Assistance Program assists qualified, full-time employees and regular part-time support and administrative staff to pay for a portion of the tuition costs associated with eligible educational endeavors.
All eligible ongoing, full-time employees and regular part-time support and administrative staff of NC who have completed their probationary period by March 31, 2024, are invited to apply for the program.
Applications can be submitted via email to the Centre for Organization Excellence at [email protected] by Friday, April 26, 2024, at 4 p.m.
Applicants who are accepted into the program will receive up to 50 per cent of the cost of tuition, books, or exam fees for any credit or non-credit course offered by an accredited postsecondary institution, professional body, or accrediting organization up to a lifetime maximum as indicated below. The program covers tuition, books, and exam fees only.
Available funding for tuition, books, and exam fees are as follows:
Full-time employees
| Credential being sought | Lifetime maximum |
| Certificate, Micro-credential, Professional Designation | $5,000 |
| Diploma, Undergraduate Degree | $7,500 |
| Master’s Degree | $10,000 |
| Doctoral Degree | $17,500 |
Regular Part-Time Support and Administrative Staff
| Eligible Credentials | Lifetime maximum |
| Certificate, Micro-credential, Professional Designation | $2,500 |
| Diploma, Undergraduate Degree | $3,750 |
As a reminder, for credit courses, application periods will open in the Spring and Fall. For non-credit courses, applications will be accepted throughout the year.
For further information, including the updated policy, procedure, FAQ, and application form, please visit the COE website.
Please note: Funding for the Tuition Assistance Program is limited and subject to budget finalization.
Current program participants will have received an email outlining how the updated policy and procedure applies to them.
For any questions, please contact [email protected].
