Tuition Waiver Registration Information

When and how can I register under the Tuition Waiver Registration program?

All tuition waiver-related registration takes place the day before the start of class and is based on course and seat availability.
Students who use a Waiver should view the availability of courses in the system prior to registering.

Please note: The Tuition Waiver Registration program applies to credit courses only and does NOT include Continuing Education courses or programs.

Tuition Waiver Registration Dates

Special Registration Dates are included in the Registration and Academic Calendars under “Registration*/Tuition Waiver Registration- County Employees, Senior Citizens, Vol. Fire, First Aid Squad, Unemployed” content section.

Information about registration calendar and forms can be viewed by visiting www.bergen.edu/regcal. Please review the tuition waiver registration dates and plan accordingly:

The Tuition Waiver registration process is not applicable for the Winter semester/session.

Tuition Waiver Form

  • Registration can be completed by visiting via Bergen Portal/Self-Service (my.bergen.edu) on the designated dates for participants of the tuition waiver programs.
  • Verification documents will need to be uploaded to the Special Registration Form.
    Notes:     The Special Registration Form becomes available/active only on the tuition waiver registration dates.

Tuition Waiver Eligibility Checklist

On the day of special/tuition waiver registration, please ascertain that the course you want to register for is being offered and still has available seats. The course catalog is accessible at https://selfservice.bergen.edu/Student/Student/Courses

Plan ahead. Prior to the tuition waiver registration date, we recommend you review the tuition waiver eligibility requirements information and gather all support/verification documentation pertinent to your tuition waiver program classification/category/criteria:

Senior Citizen

  • Bergen County residents who have reached their 65th birthday prior to the first day of classes are eligible for the Tuition Waiver;
  • Seniors must present valid proof of age and residency to the Bursar’s Office;
  • Senior Citizens may register on or after the Tuition Waiver Registration Day;
  • Tuition and Technology Fees are waived;
  • Seniors are responsible to pay for all other mandatory course fees (e.g. General Fee, Security Fee, Registration Fee, and any other applicable Course Specific Fees).

Unemployment Tuition Waiver

  • Students currently receiving unemployment benefits may be eligible for tuition waiver;
  • Student must present an Unemployment Waiver form from the Department of Labor dated within 30 days of registration for current semester;
  • Students who use a Waiver should view the availability of courses in the system prior to registering;
  • Tuition is covered by the tuition waiver;
  • Fees are the responsibility of the student. Please check student portal for updated registration statement;
  • Students may register on or after the Tuition Waiver Registration Date;
  • Students must be Bergen County residents who have been in the labor market (full-time employment or active pursuit of full-time employment, or a combination of the two) for at least two years and who are unemployed, or in receipt of a layoff notice.

Notes:

  1. More information on the “Unemployed Persons” tuition waiver eligibility criteria can be found in the Catalog under the “Enrollment Services » Special Registration – Tuition Waiver Registration » Unemployed Persons ” content section.
  2. Students currently receiving unemployment benefits who are applying for tuition waiver must have filed a FAFSA application.
    Visit How and When to Apply for Financial Aid Web page for details.

National Guard

  • Register anytime during registration period;
  • Enrollment is on a seat space available basis;
  • Tuition covered up to 16 credits. Fees are not covered – Statement will inform registrant of charges – Student may adjust registration without financial penalty within the Add/Drop dates;
  • Student must exhaust eligibility for financial aid and present valid certification from their unit when registering;
  • Eligibility Requirements: Degree-Seeking Bergen County residents who are active members of the New Jersey National Guard or a child or spouse of such member who was killed in the performance of duties while on active duty with the NJ National Guard.

Volunteer Fire, First Aid & Rescue Squad Members & Families

  • New Jersey residents who are active members in good standing of a volunteer fire company, first aid or rescue squad, and their dependent children and spouse;
  • The Special Registration Form must be completed in its entirety at time of registration;
  • Tuition credit of up to $600 per year, but not to exceed $2,400 over a four-year period;
  • All fees and tuition in excess of tuition credit are the responsibility of the student;
  • Please check student portal for updated registration statement;
  • Students may register on or after the Tuition Waiver Registration Date;
  • Reference: Visit the NJ Volunteer Tuition Credit Program Description information Web page.

Bergen County Employee

  • Bergen County Employees must present a letter from their employer;
  • Bergen County Employees are eligible for up to 6 credits;
  • Fees are the responsibility of the student. Please check student portal for updated registration statement;
  • Students who use a Waiver should view the availability of courses in the system prior to registering;
  • Students may register on or after the Tuition Waiver Registration Date.

Contact Information

  • For in-person assistance, report to One-Stop Center, Room OS-102, Pitkin Education Center at the College’s main campus, in Paramus, OR in the Student Services Area/ First Floor, at Bergen at the Meadowlands.