Uniformed Services Waiver

1. WHAT IS THE UNIFORMED SERVICES WAIVER?

The Uniformed Services Waiver is a $100.00 tuition waiver available to New York City and certain New York State full-time, non-supervisory, uniformed service personnel.  Eligible students are entitled this waiver for the Spring and Fall semesters only (no Winter/Summer).  The student is responsible for any outstanding tuition balance.  This is a TUITION ONLY waiver and cannot be used to pay student/ancillary fees.

2. AM I ELIGIBLE THE UNIFORMED SERVICES WAIVER?

The student must:

  1. Fulfill the employment eligibility requirements as NYC/NYS* full-time (non-supervisory), uniformed service personnel, and
  2. Be enrolled as a matriculated student in a degree granting program, and
  3. Be pursing their first Baccalaureate Degree.

3. HOW DO I APPLY FOR THE UNIFORMED SERVICES WAIVER?

  • Obtain the Uniformed Services Waiver form.
  • Complete & send form with your NYPD shield (badge) and the photo ID containing the TAX ID # and date of birth to Jay Express (jayexpress@jjay.cuny.edu).

4. WHERE IS THE UNIFORMED SERVICES WAIVER ACCEPTED?

Preapproved waivers by Jay Express are forwarded to the Bursar’s Office for processing.

5. HOW IS THE UNIFORMED SERVICES WAIVER RECORDED?

The waiver is typically applied to the student’s financial account within the first ten (10) business days of the semester/session start date and covers $100.  It will appear on the account as “Uniformed Services Waiver.”  Students are required to pay their semester fees unless there is another payment (such as financial aid/loan) covering their tuition bill as well.

6. I HAVE BURSAR HOLDS FOR MY PAST-DUE BALANCE.  CAN I USE THE UNIFORMED SERVICES WAIVER TO CLEAR IT?

Bursar holds will be cleared when:

  1. A valid Uniformed Services Waiver is submitted for the intended semester, and
  2. Any remaining balance is paid in full using any one of the accepted methods.