Tuition Reimbursement Eligibility. After completing one (1) year of service with the City, an employee will be eligible to participate in the tuition reimbursement program. To be eligible, an employee must satisfactorily complete three (3) or more semester units in qualifying job- related courses as approved by the Department Head and the City Manager. Upon completion of the course(s) with a passing grade of “C” or better, or “pass” if taken as pass/fail, the employee shall receive reimbursement for tuition, books and related expenses to a maximum annual amount of $600 per calendar year. To receive reimbursement the employee must complete the Tuition Reimbursement form, submit copies of receipts for expenses, and proof of his/her final grade. All education or other training courses approved under this program shall be completed on an employee’s own time and at his/her own expense. For part-time regular employees working at least 20 hours per week, the payment shall be pro-rated based on the percentage of hours regularly schedule to work in relation to full-time.