Purdue University Education Benefit for Purdue University Global Online Programs Guidelines

Undergraduate, Graduate, Certificate, DNP and Concord Law School Programs:

1. Active Purdue University benefit-eligible employees who have been continuously employed in a full-time / part-time position for 30 days are eligible for the Gift of Knowledge Education benefit.
2. Family Members:
   • Once an employee has met the eligibility requirements as described above, family members of employees are also eligible to participate in the GOK program. For the purposes of GOK, family members are defined as:
   • Immediate family members are defined as spouses, children, step-children, or children under legal guardianship of the employee.

Note: Excluded family members include parents-in-law, siblings-in-law, nieces and nephews.

This benefit is also extended to Official Retirees and Surviving spouses & children as defined in policy VI.A.1

* Under current Federal laws all or some portion of the Purdue Global Education benefits may be subject to income or FICA taxes. Please review the section below on Taxability.

**  Concord Law School / Doctor of Nursing Practice have different eligibility requirements and benefit amounts.  See the section below: Law and Nursing

*** To continue to receive GOK benefits for Purdue Global degree and certificate programs, GOK employees and family members must meet and maintain the minimum Satisfactory Academic Progress Standards as outlined in the Purdue Global Academic Catalog. To continue to receive GOK benefits and remain in good standing while attending Concord Law School, GOK employees and family members must meet and maintain the minimum CLS Satisfactory Academic Progress Standards. If the GOK employee or dependent fails to meet the satisfactory academic standards for his/her/their specific program as described in the catalog, he/she/they will become ineligible to receive future GOK benefits. GPA is evaluated at the end of each term.

Employees or their family members who become ineligible to receive GOK benefits because they fail to maintain the Satisfactory Academic Progress Standards required for his/her/their program will be placed on academic probation. If the student is placed on academic probation, he/she/they may submit a written appeal (see “Academic Probation and Dismissals ”).

As long as an employee remains in good standing, and meets the school and GOK program requirements, they/them will continue to receive the benefit each term in which they/them are enrolled. However, a new GOK verification form is required if the GOK student changes his/her program at any time after the initial approval. See Process for Receiving GOK Benefits below for more information.

Concord Law School:

Tuition discounts for eligible full-time and part-time employees will be 50% or 100%* of current tuition rates (see “Fees” section for additional information), subject to eligibility requirements set forth in these guidelines.

*The 100% discount benefit has limited availability and thus applicants must be pre-approved by the Dean of Concord Law School. The employee’s immediate supervisor must present to the Dean a letter of recommendation and receive approval for the benefit. If not approved for 100% discount, the 50% discount may be available.

Tuition discounts for immediate family members of employees who have met their eligibility period (1-year full-time or 2-years part-time) are 25% discount off current tuition

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP):

Tuition discounts for eligible full-time and part-time employees will be 50% or 100%** of current tuition rates (see “Fees” section for additional information), subject to eligibility requirements set forth in these guidelines.

**The 100% discount benefit has limited availability and thus applicants must be pre-approved by the Dean of the School of Nursing. The employee’s immediate supervisor must present to the Dean a letter of recommendation and receive approval for the benefit. If not approved for 100% discount, the 50% discount may be available.

Tuition discounts for immediate family members of employees who have met their eligibility period will be 25% of current tuition rates.  If the employee or dependent is an Indiana resident, the tuition discount will be applied to Indiana resident tuition rate.

Purdue University employees are not eligible to receive other scholarships or discounts offered by Purdue Global. Purdue University immediate family members are not eligible to receive other scholarships or discounts, with the exception of the Purdue Global Accelerated Scholars Award if they are enrolled in three courses per term.

The GOK Education benefit will cover textbook fees for Purdue University employees and their immediate family members who are enrolled in Undergraduate programs. All textbooks for Graduate and Postgraduate programs will remain the sole responsibility of the student.

Purdue University employees and their immediate family members will be responsible for all technology fees. Technology fees are assessed at the beginning of each and every term.

Eligible immediate family members will be responsible for the one-time application fee where applicable (this fee is waived for employees).

Eligible Purdue University employees and immediate family members will be responsible for all other fees including administrative fees, drop fees, program-specific fees, and lab and clinical fees.

Purdue University employees and immediate family members must fulfill the following requirements:

• All first-term Undergraduate employees and immediate family members will enter the program under the “Purdue Global Commitment” program and will enter the University under a conditional enrollment status. If a student successfully continues academically beyond week three of the first term, he/she will be fully admitted to the University. For more information on the Purdue Global Commitment please visit https://catalog.purdueglobal.edu/policy-information/admissions/requirements/
• Graduate student employees and immediate family members are not eligible for the Purdue Global Commitment program. They will be officially admitted at time of enrollment.
• Under the “Purdue Global Commitment” program, students who choose to withdraw from the program during this first three-week time frame, or students who do not pass the academic assessment period, will not be responsible for the tuition and fees.
• To continue to receive GOK benefits for Purdue Global degree and certificate programs, GOK employees and family members must meet and maintain the minimum Satisfactory Academic Progress Standards as outlined in the Purdue Global Academic Catalog. To continue to receive GOK benefits and remain in good standing while attending Concord Law School, GOK employees and family members must meet and maintain the minimum CLS Satisfactory Academic Progress Standards. If the GOK employee or dependent fails to meet the satisfactory academic standards for his/her/their specific program as described in the catalog, he/she/they will become ineligible to receive future GOK benefits. GPA is evaluated at the end of each term.
  
  Employees or their family members who become ineligible to receive GOK benefits because they fail to maintain the Satisfactory Academic Progress Standards required for his/her/their program will be placed on academic probation. If the student is placed on academic probation, he/she/they may submit a written appeal (see “Academic Probation and Dismissals ”).
  
  As long as an employee remains in good standing, and meets the school and GOK program requirements, they/them will continue to receive the benefit each term in which they/them are enrolled. However, a new GOK verification form is required if the GOK student changes his/her program at any time after the initial approval. See Process for Receiving GOK Benefits below for more information.

However, the application fee where applicable is non-refundable. All other policies associated with the Purdue Global Commitment program will apply to employees and their immediate family members using their education benefit. For more information on the Purdue Global Commitment please visit http://catalog.purdueglobal.edu/policy-information/admissions/first-term-responsibilities/

• A Verification Form is only required prior to initial enrollment. As long as an employee remains in good standing, and meets the education benefit program requirements, he/she will continue to receive the benefit each term in which he/she is enrolled. See Process for Receiving Education Benefits below for more information.
• Cheating and plagiarism are serious offenses. Any such occurrence will prohibit further participation in education benefits for employees and/or immediate family members.
  • In the case of an employee, such a violation may result in disciplinary action.
• Evaluation of Purdue Global programs is critical to the goal of continuous transformation. Both active and previous employees and immediate family members who received education benefits may be asked to periodically provide feedback with respect to individual classes, terms, and/or their educational experience in the form of focus groups, surveys, etc. If requested, participation is mandatory to ensure optimal student success.
• Purdue University employees are required to complete a short FA Literacy Call or its equivalent prior to enrollment.
• Purdue University employees are required to complete a seven-minute Financial Literacy Webinar or its equivalent prior to enrollment.
• Purdue University employees and immediate family members are required to settle any prior unpaid balances due to Purdue Global, or be current on their Purdue Global payment plans, in order to continue to receive education benefits.
  • Unpaid balances may result in student being blocked from attending classes.
• Purdue University employees and immediate family members are permitted to utilize the education benefit towards the following, with or without a Career Focus Area, Specialization or Emphasis Area, as applicable, per the respective curriculum (one per degree):
  • 1 Associate
  • 1 Bachelor
  • 1 Master
  • 1 Undergrad Certificate
  • 1 Graduate Certificate
• No enrollments utilizing education benefits will be allowed within the two-week window prior to term start.

Purdue University employees using their education benefit are not required to complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) unless they wish to receive federal funding in addition to education benefit funds. The education benefit only applies to any remaining tuition balance after applying Title IV funds. Students utilizing their education benefit may receive federal financial aid once they are fully admitted to the University. If the employee qualifies for any federal, state or local grants or loans, those will be applied first to the student’s institutional costs (funds will be applied to the tech fee first, then tuitions) prior to applying the education benefit. The education benefit will cover remaining tuition balance after funds are applied.

Purdue University employees and immediate family members who apply for Federal Student aid must ensure he/she remain current on loan payments once grace period/deferment period has concluded.

To apply for the initial education benefit, employees must follow the process outlined in the Education Benefit Manual – Purdue Campuses. This process can be found here, Purdue Global Education Benefits Manual

Basic Steps:

1. Choose your program (review available offerings at purdueglobal.edu)
2. Choose your desired start date
3. Complete and submit the Purdue Global Intake form

Important Note:   Please make sure to complete all sections of the intake form including the Program of Study and desired start date.  This will ensure that you are contacted by the appropriate Purdue Global team member to assist you in the next steps of the admissions process.  Failure to complete the form and submit in its entirety could result in a delay.

The Purdue Global Business Office will grant the final approval and application of initial and continuing education benefits based on the employee’s student status (i.e. in good standing), GPA, and satisfaction of any prior outstanding unpaid balances. Benefits will be applied to your account, if eligible, by the end of your active term.

If you are not eligible to continue receiving this benefit, you and any applicable immediate family members will receive an email notification. However, it is the student’s responsibility to maintain awareness of the minimum requirements for receiving, and continuing to receive, the education benefit.

If you have any questions regarding the Purdue University education benefit or have any additional questions, please email remissions@purdue.edu

If you have any questions related to your Purdue Global tuition statement please contact student accounts department at 1-866-522-7747.

Under current Federal laws, all or some portion of the Purdue Global Education benefits may be subject to income or FICA taxes. It is the policy of Purdue University to comply with Federal and State laws requiring the reporting of such income and withholding of such taxes. The University’s Human Resources Service Center will deduct the required tax withholdings from the employee’s regular paycheck during the semester period. An appropriate information return may be issued to an official retiree or to the Qualifying Surviving Spouse/Dependent of a deceased employee.