North Carolina law provides a special benefit to North Carolina employers choosing to pay the full cost of an employee's community college tuition directly to the college. Even when the employee does not meet the requirements for in-state tuition, the employer pays the tuition at the in-state rate.
The student and his or her employer must complete and sign the Sponsorship by a North Carolina Employer form. Once filled out, the student should submit the form through the Wake Tech student portal.
To submit a completed form, follow the instructions below:
Log in to my.waketech.edu with your Wake Tech username and password.
Click "Forms"
Select "Sponsorship by an N.C. Employer or Non-Profit."
Click "Login with Key Account"
Select "Start New" on the "Sponsorship by an N.C. Employer or Non-Profit" tile
Attach the completed Sponsorship by a North Carolina Employer form.
Click "Submit."
It is important to submit the completed form prior to payment deadlines to avoid being dropped for non-payment. Wake Tech cannot hold a student's classes without an approved sponsorship form.
By the end of the semester, Financial Services will send a billing statement directly to the employer. Payments should be made to the Cashier's Office.
If the employer does not pay the tuition, the student will be responsible for the full amount based on his or her residency status as determined by the Residency Determination Service (RDS).
A new sponsorship form must be completed and submitted each semester.
