College Level Compensation. Each employee who achieves 30 graduate credit hours or a Master's Degree will receive $400 in additional compensation. Each employee who attains a Bachelor's Degree will receive an additional $300 compensation. Each employee who attains an Associate's Degree will receive an additional $200 compensation. These amounts are non-cumulative. Payment shall not be made until proofs of degrees granted are submitted to the Sheriff or department head, and the Commissioner of Personnel and approved by same.