The Cleveland Institute of Art provides tuition remission benefits to all eligible employees and their qualifying immediate family members. Remission credit is applied toward the cost of tuition for any undergraduate degree program or continuing education classes offered by the College.

Eligibility: 

The benefit is available after one continuous year of service. Remission begins at the start of the full semester following the date of eligibility. Courses taken by employees under this program cannot interfere with regularly scheduled work hours.

The remission is for tuition charged by the College for any undergraduate degree program class offered by the College. Fees and other charges are also not subject to remission.

For purposes of tuition remission, an immediate family member is a spouse or child, stepchild, or adopted child of an eligible employee of the Cleveland Institute of Art. Children are eligible up to age 26, with the benefit ending at the end of the academic year in which the student turns 26.

Tuition remission may be considered taxable under Federal and/or State regulations. Employees should consult with their tax advisor for a determination.

The tuition remission benefit terminates on the day an employee is no longer an employee of the College. 

Continuing Education Courses 

The Cleveland Institute of Art (CIA) values ongoing learning and development and is pleased to offer eligible employees a staff discount for Continuing Education (CE) classes. To ensure equitable access for all students and to manage financial sustainability, there is a cap on the number of discounted staff registrations per class.

80% Staff Discount Cap

CIA employees may register for CE classes using an 80% discount; however, the number of discounted seats per class is limited to no more than 25% of the total class capacity. Since class sizes vary, the number of discounted seats will differ by course.

The goal is to maintain access for the broader community while continuing to offer staff participation at a significant discount.

Registration Guidelines

Employees interested in using the 80% staff discount have the following options:

• Option 1: Register Directly

  • Submit your registration through the standard process.

  • The CE office will review your registration to determine whether the 25% discount cap has been reached.

    • If the cap has not been exceeded, your registration will be confirmed at the 80% discount rate.

    • If the cap has been exceeded, you will be given the choice to:

      • Receive a full refund, or

      • Enroll in the class at a reduced 30% staff discount.

• Option 2: Verify Availability Before Registering

  • Contact the CE Office at [email protected] prior to registering to inquire about available staff-discounted seats.