Montana State University-Northern: Waivers

For more details and the rules applying to waivers, please see Board of Regents policy 940.13 – Tuition Waivers or
call our Financial Aid office at (406) 265-3704 or
(800) 662-6132 x3704

Is a university education worth the money?

Yes! You'll find the answer to this question simply by looking at employment ads of today's newspaper. You'll find studies that show college graduates advance further and faster than high school graduates. Statistics show that the annual earnings of college graduates are 70 percent higher than those of high school graduates. Nothing opens doors of opportunity like a college degree. And a college degree decreases your chance of unemployment by nearly 50%. A two-year degree or even some college can have a positive impact on your ability to keep working, too. The higher your education level, the higher your chances of finding and keeping a job.

Waviers (Tuition & Fees)

The Montana University System offers various fee waivers to students who meet specific criteria. If you are eligible, your tuition is waived. Fee waivers, however, do not cover registration, mandatory, class or other miscellaneous fees.

Some of the waivers offered:

American Indian Fee Waiver - Persons of on-fourth (1/4) American Indian blood or more are eligible for a waiver upon demonstration of financial need.

Faculty and Staff Tuition Waiver - Tuition may be waived for permanent University System employees who are employed at least three-fourths (3/4) time for the entire period of enrollment.

Honorably Discharged Veteran Fee Waiver - Students that have been honorably discharged from the service and have served with the United State forces in any of its wars. The person must also be a resident of the state of Montana.

War Orphans Fee Waiver - A waiver is available, upon approval of the Commissioner of Higher Education, for children aged 25 or less, whose parent(s) served on active duty during World War II, the Korean War, Vietnam, the Iraq or Afghanistan conflicts. Such members of the armed forces must have been Montana residents at the time of entry into service, and must have been killed in action or died as a result of combat related injury, disease, or other disability.

Senior Citizen Fee Waiver - To be eligible the student must be classified as an in-state resident for the fee purposes and must be at least 65 years of age.

Surviving Dependents of Montana National Guard Member Waiver - The surviving spouse or child of any Montana National Guard member killed as a result of injury, disease, or other disability incurred in the line of duty while serving on state active duty is eligible for a waiver.

September 11, 2001 Victims Waiver - Persons whose spouse, parent, or legal guardian was a victim of the September 11, 2001 terrorist actions at the New York World Trade Center, the Pentagon or the Pennsylvania airplane crash are eligible for the waiver. (This waiver will automatically expire on May 30, 2010)

Surviving Dependents of Montana Firefighters/Peace Officers Waiver - The surviving spouse or child of any Montana firefighter or peace officer killed in the course and scope of employment is eligible for a waiver.

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	For more details and the rules applying to waivers, please see Board of Regents policy 940.13 – Tuition Waivers or call our Financial Aid office at (406) 265-3704 or (800) 662-6132 x3704 Is a university education worth the money? Yes! You'll find the answer to this question simply by looking at employment ads of today's newspaper. You'll find studies that show college graduates advance further and faster than high school graduates. Statistics show that the annual earnings of college graduates are 70 percent higher than those of high school graduates. Nothing opens doors of opportunity like a college degree. And a college degree decreases your chance of unemployment by nearly 50%. A two-year degree or even some college can have a positive impact on your ability to keep working, too. The higher your education level, the higher your chances of finding and keeping a job. Waviers (Tuition & Fees) The Montana University System offers various fee waivers to students who meet specific criteria. If you are eligible, your tuition is waived. Fee waivers, however, do not cover registration, mandatory, class or other miscellaneous fees. Some of the waivers offered: American Indian Fee Waiver - Persons of on-fourth (1/4) American Indian blood or more are eligible for a waiver upon demonstration of financial need. Faculty and Staff Tuition Waiver - Tuition may be waived for permanent University System employees who are employed at least three-fourths (3/4) time for the entire period of enrollment. Honorably Discharged Veteran Fee Waiver - Students that have been honorably discharged from the service and have served with the United State forces in any of its wars. The person must also be a resident of the state of Montana. War Orphans Fee Waiver - A waiver is available, upon approval of the Commissioner of Higher Education, for children aged 25 or less, whose parent(s) served on active duty during World War II, the Korean War, Vietnam, the Iraq or Afghanistan conflicts. Such members of the armed forces must have been Montana residents at the time of entry into service, and must have been killed in action or died as a result of combat related injury, disease, or other disability. Senior Citizen Fee Waiver - To be eligible the student must be classified as an in-state resident for the fee purposes and must be at least 65 years of age. Surviving Dependents of Montana National Guard Member Waiver - The surviving spouse or child of any Montana National Guard member killed as a result of injury, disease, or other disability incurred in the line of duty while serving on state active duty is eligible for a waiver. September 11, 2001 Victims Waiver - Persons whose spouse, parent, or legal guardian was a victim of the September 11, 2001 terrorist actions at the New York World Trade Center, the Pentagon or the Pennsylvania airplane crash are eligible for the waiver. (This waiver will automatically expire on May 30, 2010) Surviving Dependents of Montana Firefighters/Peace Officers Waiver - The surviving spouse or child of any Montana firefighter or peace officer killed in the course and scope of employment is eligible for a waiver. Top of page