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Dependent Education Benefit Policy
Auburn University and Auburn University at Montgomery (AUM) offer a 50% tuition waiver for undergraduate-level courses to the spouses and dependents of full-time university faculty and staff.
Dependent eligibility is based on meeting the eligibility requirements for dental insurance coverage under the university’s group dental insurance plan. This tuition waiver does not apply to graduate- or doctoral-level courses. The plan is in accordance with 26 U.S. Code § 127. You may wish to consult an accountant regarding potential tax implications.
Dependent eligibility begins on the employee’s first day of employment.
Exclusion: The dependent education benefit cannot be applied to Auburn First tuition.
Registering for the Benefit
If your dependent has applied and been accepted to Auburn or AUM, complete the following steps to register for the benefit:
- Go to www.auburn.edu.
- Select AU Access.
- Enter your username and password.
- Select the Self Service (Banner) icon.
- Select Dependent Education Benefit.
Documentation providing proof of the relationship is required before approval. You must be on a university network computer to upload secure documents. You may revisit the site to monitor your application’s progress, and you will receive an email at each stage.
Dependents attending Auburn University or AUM only need to apply once.
