Faculty and Staff Resources

Purdue University Fort Wayne Employee Fee Remissions Academic Year 2025-26
**An approved, executed Staff Remission form must be received in the Office of the Bursar each semester before the end of the semester.  

Staff remissions will cover the following: 

• Undergraduate: $124.29/credit
• Graduate: $146.49/credit
• The staff remission is limited to coverage [in the above amounts] of 7 credit hours per fall/spring semesters and 4 total hours per summer.
  • Maximum undergraduate staff remission at 7 credits: $870.03 (fall/spring)
  • Maximum undergraduate staff remission at 4 credits: $497.16 (summer)
  • Maximum graduate staff remission at 7 credits: $1,025.43 (fall/spring)
  • Maximum graduate staff remission at 4 credits: $585.96 (summer)
• May audit a class without the payment of tuition and receive no credit for course work.
• Eligibility is dependent on hire date falling within six weeks prior to or after the start of the specified term and/or completion of enrollment.

Note: Employees will be responsible for all mandatory fees, special fees, nonresident fees, and differential fees established for the course or program within the above credit-hour limits.

Review the details for children of the staff member (per credit hour, plus any nonresident tuition if the staff member lives outside Indiana):

• Undergraduate enrolled at part-time status: $179.56 per credit.
• Undergraduate enrolled at full-time status: $2,693.42 per 12-18 credits.
• Limited to first baccalaureate degree at Purdue Fort Wayne or another Purdue campus.
• May be used by stepchildren.
• Must be under 26 years of age unless continuously enrolled past 26.
• Eligibility is dependent on staff hire date falling within six weeks prior to or after the start of the specified term and/or recipient completion of enrollment.

Note: Children of staff members will be responsible for all mandatory fees, special fees, nonresident fees, and differential fees established for the course or program within the above credit-hour limits.

Review the details for the spouse of a staff member (per credit hour, plus any nonresident tuition if the staff member lives outside Indiana): 

• Spouse of a staff member remissions.
  • Undergraduate: $179.56/credit.
  • Graduate: $216.57/credit.
• Limited to 7 credit hours per fall/spring semesters and 4 total hours per summer.
• Staff member must be regularly employed half-time or greater for at least two years.
• Recipient must remain enrolled in the course through completion.
• For the nonresident spouse of a staff member who doesn’t qualify for the spouse remission, the spouse pays resident fees if the staff member lives in Indiana. 

Spouses of staff members will be responsible for all mandatory fees, special fees, nonresident fees, and differential fees established for the course or program within the above credit-hour limits.

Review the details of for the graduate staff fee remission (GRAD aide)

• Student under this remission will be responsible for:
  • Fall/Spring: $871.29 plus $41.38 per credit hour.
  • Summer: $435.65 plus $41.38 per credit hour. 

Note: students/employees will be responsible for all mandatory fees, special fees, nonresident fees, and differential fees established for the course or program within the above credit-hour limits.

A new staff remission form needs to be submitted to [email protected] with all appropriate information requested and signatures required for each semester to continue to receive the remission. 

Should employment terminate within six weeks of a given term or if recipient withdraws prior to the end of a course, all applied staff/spouse/child/graduate staff remission amounts will be revoked and the full cost of tuition will be the responsibility of the remission recipient. 

The above information is general in nature. There may be special circumstances that affect the amount of the fee remission (labs, differentials, professional MBA programs, dual credit, etc.). 

For more information, refer to Tuition for Employees and Dependents Registered as Students (II.D.3) or contact either Human Resources and Institutional Equity at 260-481-6840 or the Office of the Bursar at 260-481-6824.

The following information is general in nature. There may be special circumstances that affect the amount of the fee remission (distance learning, differential fees, professional MBA, dual credit, etc.).

Staff Members 

• Pay 50 percent of resident fees plus nonresident tuition surcharge (if appropriate) and any special fees.
• Limited to 6 credit hours per semester or combined summer sessions.
• May be used for independent study courses.
• Staff member must be full-time, retired, or disabled. 

Children of Staff Members

• Pay 50 percent of resident fees plus nonresident tuition surcharge (if appropriate) and any special fees.
• Must be under 24 years of age, unmarried, financially dependent, and living with one parent.
• Limited to first baccalaureate degree.
• May be used by stepchildren.
• Staff member must be full-time, retired, or disabled. 

Spouse of Staff Members

• Pay 50 percent of resident fees plus nonresident tuition surcharge (if appropriate) and any special fees.
• Limited to 3 credit hours per semester or combined summer sessions. 

Please review the full information on IU employee tuition benefits. 

Submit applications by mail to Indiana University Human Resources Services, Attn: Tuition Benefit, Poplars E165, IU Bloomington, fax to 812-855-3409, or scan and submit electronically to [email protected].

Change Funds Request: Please note-we are no longer able to get pennies from the bank.
Cash Receipts Voucher 
Purdue Fort Wayne Fee Remission Form (must be filled out each semester)

January 20 Grace Period Ends. $20 Late Fee Assessed for Delinquent Spring Accounts

February 20 $20 Late Fee Assessed for Delinquent Spring Accounts

March 20 $20 Late Fee Assessed for Delinquent Spring Accounts

April 20  $20 Late Fee Assessed for Delinquent Spring Accounts

Course Material Fees

Course Material Fees support the University’s Instructional Materials Program, which provides required course materials at a reduced, institutionally negotiated cost. Students may review program details and opt-out options on the Instructional Materials Access page:
https://www.pfw.edu/instructional-materials-access

These fees are passed directly to students at University cost.

Differential Fees

Differential Fees reflect the additional costs associated with offering upper-level coursework and nationally accredited professional programs in the following areas:

• Visual and Performing Arts
• Business
• Engineering
• Technology

These fees have been reviewed and approved by the Purdue University Board of Trustees.

Program-Specific Certification Exam Fees

Some academic programs require certification or licensure exams. Fees for these exams are charged at University cost.

Hotel & Tourism Management Program Fees

Students in the Hotel & Tourism Management program may be required to purchase program-specific items such as a knife set, apron, hat, and jacket. Please refer to your program handbook for specific requirements and costs. All items are charged at University cost.

International Student Health Insurance

International students are required to carry health insurance. For waiver options or additional information, please contact International Student Services. Insurance premiums are charged at University cost.

Lab Fees

A $50 lab fee is assessed for applicable laboratory courses to support instructional materials and equipment. These fees have been reviewed and approved by the Purdue University Board of Trustees.

Doermer School of Business – Management & Marketing Course Fees

Certain Management and Marketing courses require licensed learning simulations and instructional tools. Fees are charged at University cost and vary by course:

• BUS 30101 – $69.95
• BUS 56000 – $50.00
• BUS 31202 – $40.00
• BUS 31201 – $55.00

Additional course tools may include:

• Yellowdig Learning Platform License – $13.95 (used in select Management & Marketing courses)
• Suitable Learning Tool License – $29.95 per license
  Student engagement and success software used in Doermer School of Business courses

Student Success & Advising Fees

The following fees have been implemented by the Purdue Fort Wayne Cabinet to support advising, student success initiatives, and targeted programming:

• First-Year Fee – $200 (one-time)
  Supports programs and events focused on student success, retention, belonging, engagement, and new student orientation.
• Sophomore Fee – $75 per semester
  Supports programs and events designed specifically for sophomore-level students.
• Senior Fee – $100 per semester
  Supports career development initiatives and special events tailored to graduating students.