* be considered a resident of District 529;
* meet all college requirements for admission and enrollment;
* have been in the labor market (full-time employment) for at least two of the last three years;
* be receiving unemployment benefits, in receipt of a layoff notice, or have exhausted their unemployment benefits during the last 12 months;
* be enrolled in a minimum of six semester hours;
* complete an Unemployed Tuition Waiver Form; and
* complete and submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) within two weeks of enrollment.
This waiver is for tuition only and does not cover textbooks, course supplies, or other applicable fees. This tuition waiver is offered only if federal and/or state financial aid or other tuition assistance resources do not cover tuition costs.
This tuition waiver is for a maximum of 36 semester hours of credit towards a certificate program which can be completed in 12 months. Enrollment must be completed within five calendar days after the first day of class.