Education & Assistance Fund. Tuition Reimbursement 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. The total reimbursement program shall not exceed $15,000 per fiscal year and will be awarded to employees on a first-come, first-serve basis. 2. To be eligible for tuition reimbursement, courses must be a part of a formal program leading to a diploma, certificate, an Associate or Bachelor’s degree and must strengthen job skills and improve effectiveness in performance of the employee’s duties. 3. Prior approval by the responsible Bureau head or designee. 4. Employees seeking an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree shall be eligible for up to nine credits per fiscal year. Reimbursement shall not exceed $100 per semester hour or the equivalent. 5. To obtain tuition reimbursement, the employee shall submit to Compensation Administration: (a) the official transcript (with raised seal) indicating successful completion of the course(s) with a grade of B or better and the credits earned; and, (b) verification from the college or university of the tuition paid. 6. Request for tuition reimbursement must be submitted no later than three months after the term/semester during which the course was completed. This contract provision is effective upon ratification (December 10, 2014).
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Education & Assistance Fund. Tuition Reimbursement 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. The total reimbursement program shall not exceed $15,000 per fiscal year and will be awarded to employees on a first-come, first-serve basis.
2. To be eligible for tuition reimbursement, courses must be a part of a formal program leading to a diploma, certificate, an Associate or Bachelor’s degree and must strengthen job skills and improve effectiveness in performance of the employee’s duties.
3. Prior approval by the responsible Bureau head or designee.
4. Employees seeking an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree shall be eligible for up to nine twelve credits per fiscal year. Reimbursement shall not exceed $100 150 per semester hour or the equivalent.
5. To obtain tuition reimbursement, the employee shall submit to Compensation Administration:
(a) the official transcript (with raised seal) indicating successful completion of the course(s) with a grade of B or better and the credits earned; and,
(b) verification from the college or university of the tuition paid.
6. Request for tuition reimbursement must be submitted no later than three months after the term/semester during which the course was completed. This contract provision is effective , or upon ratification (December 10, 2014)certification completion.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement
