Common use of Education & Assistance Fund Clause in Contracts

Education & Assistance Fund. The Board agrees to provide tuition reimbursement to employees for courses completed at local accredited institutions of higher learning or post-secondary/vocational/technical centers under the following conditions: 1. To be eligible for tuition or registration reimbursement, courses must be a part of a formal program leading to a certificate, diploma, Associate or Bachelor's degree and must strengthen job skills and improve effectiveness. 2. Approval by the responsible Bureau head or designee shall not be withheld arbitrarily. However, employees are encouraged to seek approval prior to enrollment in courses. 3. Employees seeking a certificate, diploma or an Associate's or Bachelor's degree shall be eligible for up to 12 credits per fiscal year. Reimbursement shall not exceed $100 per semester hour or the equivalent. 4. To obtain tuition reimbursement, the employee shall submit to the Administrative Director, Compensation Administration, or designee: (a) the official transcript (with raised seal) indicating successful completion of the course(s) and the credits earned; and, (b) verification from the accredited school, college or university of the tuition paid. 5. Request for tuition reimbursement must be submitted no later than three months after the term/semester during which the course was completed. 6. The total reimbursement program for the bargaining unit shall not exceed $15,000 per fiscal year and will be awarded to employees on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Education & Assistance Fund. The Board agrees to provide tuition reimbursement to employees for courses completed at local accredited institutions of higher learning or post-secondary/vocational/technical centers under the following conditions: 1. To be eligible for tuition or registration reimbursement, courses must be a part of a formal program leading to a certificate, diploma, Associate or Bachelor's degree and must strengthen job skills and improve effectiveness. 2. Approval by the responsible Bureau head or designee shall not be withheld arbitrarily. However, employees are encouraged to seek approval prior to enrollment in courses. 3. Employees seeking a certificate, diploma or an Associate's or Bachelor's degree shall be eligible for up to 12 credits per fiscal year. Reimbursement shall not exceed $100 per semester hour or the equivalent. 4. To obtain tuition reimbursement, the employee shall submit to the Administrative Director, Compensation Administration, or designee: (a) the official transcript (with raised seal) indicating successful completion of the course(s) and the credits earned; and, (b) verification from the accredited school, college or university of the tuition paid. 5. Request for tuition reimbursement must be submitted no later than three months after the term/semester during which the course was completed. 6. The total reimbursement program for the bargaining unit shall not exceed $15,000 per fiscal year and will be awarded to employees on a first-come, first-serve basis.per

Education & Assistance Fund. The Board agrees to provide tuition reimbursement to employees for courses completed at local accredited institutions of higher learning or post-secondary/vocational/technical centers under the following conditions: 1. To be eligible for tuition or registration reimbursement, courses must be a part of a formal program leading to a certificate, diploma, Associate or Bachelor's degree and must strengthen job skills and improve effectiveness. 2. Approval by the responsible Bureau head or designee shall not be withheld arbitrarily. However, employees are encouraged to seek approval prior to enrollment in courses. 3. Employees seeking a certificate, diploma or an Associate's or Bachelor's degree shall be eligible for up to 12 credits per fiscal year. Reimbursement shall not exceed $100 exceed$100 per semester hour or the equivalent. 4. To obtain tuition reimbursement, the employee shall submit to the Administrative Director, Compensation Administration, or designee: (a) the official transcript (with raised seal) indicating successful completion of the course(s) and the credits earned; and, (b) verification from the accredited school, college or university of the tuition paid. 5. Request for tuition reimbursement must be submitted no later than three months after the term/semester during which the course was completed. 6. The total reimbursement program for the bargaining unit shall not exceed $15,000 per fiscal year and will be awarded to employees on a first-come, first-serve basis.