June, 2011 -- updated August, 2026

QTR - The University of Arizona tuition reduction program

If you work at the U of A, or are retired from working at the U of A, and have a spuse or dependent children, you (they) are probably eligible for the tuition reduction benefit. Even you are eligible.

Here is a link as of August, 2026

The Information link above has details on rules and deadlines.

It appears that you can now submit the QTR before registering for classes. There is no longer a form you must obtain and hand carry to the right place. You do everything online (see the instructions link above). You will need your spouses student ID (an 8 digit number) and you will need to login to the UA system using NetID.

I login using NetID, there is no "Self Service" thing like the instructions indicate. I type QTR into the search entry and it takes me to the "Qualified Tuition Reduction Application", which looks like what I want. My spouse is listed, so I click "Next" at the bottom of the page. Now it give me a series of questions: 

Qualified Tuition Reduction
Fall 2026
Graduate
University of Arizona
Spouse
her name
Next it allows me to enter her 8 digit student ID. I enter my home phone (though I do still have an on campus number).
I click "Next" again and it gives me a huge thing to read. It tells me that graduate QTR is tax exempt up to $5250 per year.
I check the box to indicate that I read the form and clicked "Submit".

They now tell me that I am eligible and the form has been submitted to the Bursars office. They give me several phone numbers, including: 

520 621-3660 - HR QTR eligibility
520 621-3232 - Bursars office, student account info
They gave me a transaction ID and say that I can use it to check my QTR status.

Below here are notes from 2011

As of the summer of 2011, the deadline for submitting the paperwork was changed. It used to be you could apply anytime in the semester you wanted reduced fees. Now you must submit the QTR application by the 35th day of classes. In 2011, these deadlines are:

A dependent child is a child who has not yet reached the age of 30 years and who may be claimed as a dependent on federal income tax.

Employees and spouses may register for 1-9 units during a regular semester at the reduced rate of $25.00

Dependents pay 25 percent of resident tuition.

How to apply (in 2011)

You can find the form on the HR website, try these links:

Resident Tuition for an undergraduate for Fall of 2011 taking 7+ units is $4182, plus $467.88 of mandatory fees for a total of $4649.68.

With the QTR discount this is reduced to $1045.50 plus $467.88 of fees, for a total of $1513.18.

For other cases, take a look at the tuition calculator at the Bursar's Office.