WALLA WALLA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE
TUITION PAYMENT FOR WWCC EMPLOYEES
I. Introduction
This Administrative Procedure is written to implement the Board of Trustees Policy which ensures
adequate funds are available so that eligible employees have the opportunity to request the College
pay their tuition should they enroll in eligible WWCC classes.
II. Employee Eligibility
This Administrative procedure applies to:
a) Classified employees employed half-time or more;
b) Faculty, counselors, and librarians employed half-time or more;
c) Exempt Professional and Administrative employees employed half-time or more.
III. Eligible Courses
Courses available under this program are limited to State-supported courses and do not include the
following: special admission courses (except with instructor approval); self-support courses;
individual study or internship courses; and contract-funded courses. All existing course
prerequisites shall apply to individuals enrolling under this tuition payment program.
IV. Procedure
A. The college will pay tuition (including facility use, technology, and matriculation fees) for
eligible employees who register for eligible courses in accordance with this procedure.
B. Eligible employees will pay a $5.00 per credit “participation fee”, in addition to paying the
cost of lab fees, special administrative fees (i.e. WAOL fee), videos, books, supplies, travel,
etc.
C. Employees participating in the program must comply with existing student enrollment
procedures and deadlines.
D. Attending classes must not interfere with scheduled work or negatively affect work
performance. If the course is scheduled to meet during the employee’s normal work day,
supervisor approval is necessary.
E. Participation is limited to not more than 10 credits per quarter. Exceptions must be
approved by Director of Human Resources.
F. Employees are eligible to participate in this program during Summer Quarter if continued
employment in the following Fall Quarter is expected.
G. Employees may register for courses under this program during quarterly registration periods
according to guidelines and schedules issued by the Admissions/Registrar’s Office, as every
other student.
H. At the time of registration, it will be the responsibility of the employee to inform the
Admissions/Registrar’s Office of his/her intent to register under this program and to
complete the Tuition Payment Request form, available at the Human Resources Office.
IV. Authority
The authority for this Administrative Procedure comes from the Board of Trustees Policy
approved 1/16/2008.