91AV

91AV values the education of not only our students, but of our faculty, professional staff, and their dependents. There are four programs you and your family may participate in, if eligible. We offer a summary of benefits here, but full details are available in our Personnel Handbook (PDF) or by consulting with one of our Human Resources representatives. Please note the important deadlines specified below for each. Due to limitations, these benefits are not guaranteed.

All questions about any educational benefits should be directed to educationalbenefits@une.edu.

91AV employees are eligible for a 100% tuition waiver for coursework on a space-available basis and only in programs of study that are not enrollment capped. Full-time employees are limited to two courses per semester. Half-time employees may take one course per semester. Discounts on courses are for tuition only and do not include additional fees or materials. Refer to Student Financial Services and/or the Academic Catalog for cost information.

Dependent children of full-time employees may take undergraduate coursework in non-enrollment capped programs at a discount. After merit aid is awarded (if applicable), the remaining tuition balance will be discounted by 50% for dependents of full-time employees with less than one year of full-time service. Once a full-time employee reaches one year of full-time service, their dependent will receive a 100% tuition waiver, effective the semester following the employee’s attainment of one year of full-time service. The combined total of merit and tuition grant in aid shall not exceed the annual tuition cost. Room, board, and fees are not eligible expenses.

Spouses and domestic partners of regular full-time employees may take one course per semester (not to exceed four credits per semester), tuition free.

Under federal law, graduate tuition benefits provided to employees that exceed $5,250 in a calendar year are taxable. These amounts must be included in the employee’s taxable income within the calendar year and are subject to federal, state, FICA, and any local taxes. In addition, graduate tuition benefits provided by 91AV on behalf of an employee’s spouse/domestic partner are fully taxable; there is no $5,250 exclusion provision allowed by the IRS. The full benefit must be included in the employee’s taxable income and is subject to federal, state, and local taxes.

Resources

• Get an overview of the Tuition Grant in Aid program (PDF)
• • For additional PeopleAdmin navigation information, review the Self-Service Portal Tutorial (PDF)
• Tuition grant in aid form for non-benefits eligible and preceptors, adjuncts and field supervisors (PDF)

After one year of uninterrupted full-time service, employees, spouses/domestic partners, and dependent children may be eligible for full tuition benefits at participating Council of Independent Colleges (CIC) institutions. Benefits are available for undergraduate programs, with some participating institutions also offering part-time, study-abroad, or international opportunities. Full-time employees and their spouses/domestic partners may also be eligible for graduate programs at participating institutions.

Please submit your CIC application for any academic year by October 31 of the prior year. Applications submitted after that date will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

You can find additional information on the , in the CIC& Overview (PDF) and the CIC Guidelines and Procedures (PDF).

After one year of uninterrupted full-time service, employees, spouses/domestic partners, and dependent children may be eligible for Tuition Exchange (TE) scholarships at participating institutions. Scholarships are typically full tuition or the annual TE set rate, with undergraduate eligibility generally available for up to eight semesters. Employees and spouses/domestic partners may also be eligible for graduate programs at participating institutions. You must remain employed full-time for the duration of the tuition exchange period. 

Applications for any academic year are due to 91AV Human Resources by October 31 of the prior year. Applications submitted after that date will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

You can find additional information on  and in the Tuition Exchange Program Overview (PDF).

Regular full-time employees hired on or before September 1, 2024, with ten or more years of continuous and uninterrupted service may apply for an annual tuition subsidy. The amount of the award will vary by years of service. You must submit applications for the 91AV Blue Scholar dependent scholarship each quarter or semester you are requesting a scholarship payment. Applications along with a copy of the dependent's detailed bill should be submitted to the Office of Human Resources. Payments will be made directly to the college or university and will not exceed the cost of attendance, but may impact other aid awarded. It is important to check with the host institution regarding their internal policies. This benefit may be used in conjunction with other 91AV tuition benefit programs. Additional details are available in our Personnel Handbook (PDF).

• Overview of the Blue Scholar Program (PDF)
• Overview of the Blue Scholar Submission Process (PDF)
• • For additional PeopleAdmin navigation information review the Self-Service Portal Tutorial (PDF)

Thornton Academy $2,500 Scholarships

Beginning in the 2023-2024 school year, the children and step-children of all benefits-eligible 91AV employees are eligible for the 91AV Community Scholarship at Thornton Academy in Saco, Maine. The scholarship covers $2,500 per year and is renewable as long as the employee remains benefits-eligible. No additional scholarship application is required, Thornton Academy will request employee verification from 91AV’s HR Department. The scholarship is also combinable with other scholarships and financial aid.

Learn more about Thornton Academy (PDF)

North Yarmouth Academy 91AV Family Education Advantage

Beginning with the 2023–2024 school year, all full-time benefit-eligible employees at 91AV qualify for a 20% tuition remission benefit for their children or stepchildren to attend grades one to postgraduate at North Yarmouth Academy (NYA). In addition to proof of parent employment from 91AV, the students must successfully complete the NYA admission application process. The benefit automatically renews each year as long as the family remains benefit eligible at 91AV. Families may also apply for additional need-based assistance. Contact the NYA Admission Office for more information.

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All questions regarding educational benefits can be emailed to educationalbenefits@une.edu.