Awards for Acquiring an Advanced Degree. Effective 9/1/2016, non-teaching educators who have attained an advanced degree while employed in a DUE FT position will be eligible to receive a one-time monetary payment of: Master’s Degree - $1,500.00 Doctoral Degree - $2,000.00 These payments are considered additional compensation but are not part of the employee’s base salary. Payments are subject to all Federal, State, and local taxes. Payment will be generated upon verifiable documentation submitted by the employee.
