TRAINING AND TUITION BENEFITS. Section 25.01: Tuition: The College and the Union agree to continue with the existing policy for Tuition Remission and Waiver for employees of the College in the bargaining units and their eligible dependents subject to Maryland State Law. Any future changes to the policy on Tuition Remission and/or Waiver affecting the benefits of bargaining unit employees and their dependents and domestic partner will be negotiated with the Union.
TRAINING AND TUITION BENEFITS. Section 25.01: Tuition: The College and the union agree to continue with the existing policy for Tuition Remission and Waiver for employees of the College in the bargaining units and their eligible dependents subject to Maryland State Law. Any future changes to the policy on Tuition Remission and/or Waiver affecting the benefits of bargaining unit employees and their dependents will be negotiated with the union. Employees who occupy permanent positions are eligible to enroll tuition-free in a maximum of two (2) credit-bearing courses (or 8 credit hours) per semester at St. Mary's College of Maryland. With the approval of their Vice President, employees may take one of these courses during working hours provided all lost work time is made up within the same work week. Forms are available through the Business Office and Office of Human Resources. Employees who terminate their employment with the College, or are terminated, shall be permitted to complete the course(s) for the semester in which they are enrolled provided the course(s) are in progress. All fees and course-related expenses are the responsibility of the employee.
