Tuition Assistance Funding

Central allocations provide the funding for the UI Tuition Assistance program, separate from the UI Health Care Tuition and Certification Assistance Program.

Check with your department before requesting funds from the UI Tuition Assistance program. Some departments have the capability to provide this support.

• If your department provides funding, they will need to process your tuition assistance through MAUI Workflow. The UI Billing Office grants access to MAUI Workflow.

Tax Information

If your educational benefits (tuition assistance) exceed $5,250 in a calendar year, any amount over $5,250 is generally taxable. The UI will add amounts over $5,250 to your taxable income (Form W-2, box 1), and withhold corresponding payroll taxes.

• For more information regarding reporting requirements, visit the IRS website: Tax Benefits for Education: Information Center and scroll to Exclusions from Income.
• For information regarding the timing of when the amount will be added to your W-2 income and how the corresponding payroll tax withholding will occur, contact Payroll Services.