Almost 90 percent of colleges and universities offer tuition remission benefits to their employees and employees’ dependents, according to the College and University Professional Association for Human Resources (CUPA-HR). And with college tuition costs skyrocketing, that benefit has become increasingly sought-after—but expensive for the institution.

Campus leaders must balance financial strain with employee perks, and at least a few are finding that tuition remission policies need adjustment. Some colleges provide 100 percent tuition remission to employees and their families, and many provide lower levels of discounts.