AFT Local 1796 has reached agreement with William Paterson University administration on multiple tuition waiver forms. They are linked below and are available on our Documents page.
The tuition benefit agreements provide financial support for full‑time employees, adjunct faculty, and their families. Specifically, full‑time employees receive a 100% tuition waiver for eligible coursework, while their spouses, civil union/domestic partners, and dependent children are eligible for 60% tuition assistance under specific conditions. Adjunct faculty also have access to a limited tuition waiver, including an option for their eligible dependents.
Each program has distinct requirements, coverage levels, and credit or semester limits, but all share a common goal: expanding access to higher education and supporting professional and academic growth within the extended William Paterson community.
Tuition Waivers for:
Full-Time AFT Employees
Spouses and Civil Union/Domestic Partners of Full-Time AFT Employees
Dependent Children of Full-Time AFT Employees
Adjunct Faculty