Tuition Reimbursement Program

The Tuition Reimbursement Program provides tuition assistance to eligible employees who are pursuing a post-secondary degree or taking courses or training towards the maintenance of an existing job-related credential.

Overview of Policy Changes:

• The revised policy changes the eligibility requirements for this benefit to a 1 year of service requirement from 90 day of service requirement.  This aligns the eligibility of this policy to the tuition remission policy.  The eligibility change will only impact those hired on or after January 1, 2025.
• The revised policy clarifies who is eligible for this benefit.  The current version states that regular employees are eligible.  The revised policy clearly states that only full-time faculty and staff are eligible.  Temporary, part-time and student workers are not eligible.
• The revised policy removes the provision that only 1 course is eligible for reimbursement per semester. 
• The revised policy caps the annual reimbursement at $5,250.  This aligns with the reimbursement level the IRS sets that allows reimbursements to be a non-taxable benefit.  Reimbursements over this limit may be taxable.  The current policy does not limit the amount of a reimbursement.
• The revised policy requires a course grade of A or B to be eligible for reimbursement.