Automation, Energy, and Advanced Technologies Referral Waiver

Waiver Details:
1. Maximum of $500 (full-time 12+ credits) or $250 (part-time, taking 6 to 11 credits) awarded per semester for each semester of the Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 session.
2. The waiver applies to tuition only. Tuition waivers do not include mandatory fees, class fees, books, board, room, insurance, taxes, or any other costs.
3. Waiver applications do not guarantee a waiver, and available waiver amounts are limited. Therefore, applications will be reviewed along with all eligibility requirements and awarded on a first-come, first-served basis for students who meet the waiver criteria.
4. Students requesting a second-term qualification for the waiver must have a 2.0 GPA or higher from their first term.
5. If a student drops below their initial full-time or part-time status per the waiver guidelines in their first semester of the waiver, they are ineligible to receive the waiver the second semester.
6. Maximum dollar amount to award per fiscal year is $10,000.

Eligibility Requirements:
• Student enrolled in an AEAT program must refer a new student to enroll in an academic program within the Automation, Energy, and Advanced Technologies Division. The referred students must:
o Apply and be accepted for admission to BSC.
o Student must be degree-seeking at BSC.
o Student must be registered for a minimum of 24 credits including Fall 25 and Spring 26.
o Student must stay enrolled full-time. If the referred student drops below full-time, you’ll lose the waiver.
o Must be admitted into the program after January 1, 2025.
• United States citizen or permanent resident
• Submit waiver application for Fall 2025 by August 8, 2025 and Spring 2026 by January 9, 2026.
• Student must be registered for a minimum of 6 credits.
Application Process:
1. Referred student must meet all BSC admission requirements and be accepted for enrollment during the upcoming semester.
2. BSC Assistant Dean and Dean of Automation, Energy and Advanced Technologies will review all applications received by August 8, 2025.
3. BSC Dean of Automation, Energy and Advanced Technologies will notify qualifying students of award.

Selection and Awarding Process:
1. Assistant Dean and Dean of Automation, Energy and Advanced Technologies will select applicants based on eligibility criteria.
2. Dean of Automation, Energy and Advanced Technologies will notify Student Finance to apply waivers.

Withdraws/Revocation:
• Students who withdraw will be subject to the refund policy consistent with NDUS policy 830.2 and will be responsible for any outstanding balance on their student account.

Monitoring:
• Renewal/Continuation of the waiver program will be at the discretion of the Executive VP.