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QUESTION: Would any other organizations be willing to share information about tuition reimbursement programs they use? See attached sample policies: Educational Assistance Policy Ongoing Training Protocol & Request Form Tuition Reimbursement *** The training and professional development program of [[ORGANIZATION]] is an integral part of supervision of employees and the provision of quality services to clients. Training and development is provided according to the rules and regulations from appropriate funding and monitoring bodies. Job related courses, meetings or seminars including college/university courses, which are designed to maintain or improve employee’s skills on the job, may be eligible for reimbursement by the agency. An employee request for reimbursement must be made in advance of registering for the course(s). Approval for this request will be made by the CEO. Approval will be based upon the applicability of the course to the employee’s responsibilities, the relative cost of the course and course-related expenses, and the general availability of budgeted funds. Satisfactory completion of the course/seminar will be required before reimbursement not to exceed 50% of cost will be made. Satisfactory completion means a grade of C or better in the case of college/university courses. The employee must submit to Vice President of Human Resources a copy of course grade(s) and the tuition receipt. You must be a current employee in good standing; with a minimum of one (1) year employment to benefit from this reimbursement plan. *** Education Reimbursement Full-time employees formally admitted to a degree, certification, or licensure granting program are eligible for tuition reimbursement. The course of study must lead to an associates, bachelors or master’s degree, or certification or licensure required for a position in the agency. The employee will be reimbursed a maximum of $500 per fiscal year for tuition and books upon presentation of fee receipt and evidence of satisfactory course completion for approval by the President/Chief Executive Officer. Employees receiving financial aid of any kind will be required to report this to the agency and may only receive reimbursement for out-of-pocket expenses. Requests for reimbursement may only be made for the fiscal year in which the course was completed. Part-time employees who work greater than 20 but less than 30 hours per week will receive 1/2 the full-time benefit ($250 per fiscal year). Employees are not eligible to participate in the Tuition Reimbursement program until after successful completion of the initial 3 month training period.” This information is a compilation of suggestions, ideas, and opinions shared by INARF Members in response to the featured question. This information should not be considered official interpretation or guidance of State or Federal Policy. Additionally, statements within this document do not necessarily reflect an official position or opinion of INARF.
See attached sample policies: Educational Assistance Policy Ongoing Training Protocol & Request Form Tuition Reimbursement
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The training and professional development program of [[ORGANIZATION]] is an integral part of supervision of employees and the provision of quality services to clients. Training and development is provided according to the rules and regulations from appropriate funding and monitoring bodies. Job related courses, meetings or seminars including college/university courses, which are designed to maintain or improve employee’s skills on the job, may be eligible for reimbursement by the agency. An employee request for reimbursement must be made in advance of registering for the course(s). Approval for this request will be made by the CEO. Approval will be based upon the applicability of the course to the employee’s responsibilities, the relative cost of the course and course-related expenses, and the general availability of budgeted funds. Satisfactory completion of the course/seminar will be required before reimbursement not to exceed 50% of cost will be made. Satisfactory completion means a grade of C or better in the case of college/university courses. The employee must submit to Vice President of Human Resources a copy of course grade(s) and the tuition receipt. You must be a current employee in good standing; with a minimum of one (1) year employment to benefit from this reimbursement plan.
Education Reimbursement Full-time employees formally admitted to a degree, certification, or licensure granting program are eligible for tuition reimbursement. The course of study must lead to an associates, bachelors or master’s degree, or certification or licensure required for a position in the agency. The employee will be reimbursed a maximum of $500 per fiscal year for tuition and books upon presentation of fee receipt and evidence of satisfactory course completion for approval by the President/Chief Executive Officer. Employees receiving financial aid of any kind will be required to report this to the agency and may only receive reimbursement for out-of-pocket expenses. Requests for reimbursement may only be made for the fiscal year in which the course was completed. Part-time employees who work greater than 20 but less than 30 hours per week will receive 1/2 the full-time benefit ($250 per fiscal year). Employees are not eligible to participate in the Tuition Reimbursement program until after successful completion of the initial 3 month training period.”