TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. A. As part of the University policy to encourage staff members to further their formal education, the Tuition Assistance Program for Employees was established. B. Tuition assistance will apply to tuition fees only. Incidental fees such as laboratory fees, etc., which may be charged are the responsibility of the Employee. Failure to meet and maintain the eligibility requirements for tuition assistance will result in the benefit forfeiture and the benefit amount will be recovered by payroll deductions or other appropriate means. C. The application forms will be available at the Total Compensation & Wellness (TC&W) Office, as well as eligibility requirements and any additional information that may be necessary. D. Tuition Assistance will provide for two (2) courses or six (6) credit hours, whichever is greater, per semester for two semesters, and one course or four (4) credit hours, whichever is greater, for one semester during the academic year. There will be no waiting period for eligibility of full-time Employees. To assure that employees are not assessed late fee(s), participating Employees should file their application with TC&W during the Priority Registration period.
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TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. A. As part of the University policy to encourage staff members to further their formal education, the Tuition Assistance Program for Employees was established.
B. Tuition assistance will apply to tuition fees only. Incidental fees such as laboratory fees, etc., which may be charged are the responsibility of the Employee. Failure to meet and maintain the eligibility requirements for tuition assistance will result in the benefit forfeiture and the benefit amount will be recovered by payroll deductions or other appropriate means.
C. The application forms will be available at the Total Compensation Benefits & Wellness (TC&W) Office, as well as eligibility requirements and any additional information that may be necessary.
D. Tuition Assistance will provide for two (2) courses or six (6) credit hours, whichever is greater, per semester for two semesters, and one course or four (4) credit hours, whichever is greater, for one semester during the academic year. There will be no waiting period for eligibility of full-time Employees. To assure that employees are not assessed late fee(s), participating Employees should file their application with TC&W during the Priority Registration period.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement