Common use of Tuition Reimbursement Fund Clause in Contracts

Tuition Reimbursement Fund. County agrees to continue the current Tuition Reimbursement Program as follows: For employees in SLOCPPOA Units, during the term of this contract only, a fund shall be set up for tuition reimbursement. The fund amount shall be: $3,500 per fiscal year for the term of this agreement. Each employee will be eligible for a maximum reimbursement from said fund, subject to availability of monies remaining in said fund. The individual maximum shall be $500 per fiscal year. The reimbursement will be paid in the following manner: 27.3.1 It is highly recommended that prior to enrolling in a course, employees secure department head approval that the course work is job-related and submit their Tuition 27.3.2 After being reviewed by the Human Resources Director (or their designee) for expenditure approval, the employee will be notified of expenditure approval or denial. Pre-approved requests will have the requested amount of funds held to ensure availability at time of completion of coursework. 27.3.3 Upon conclusion of the coursework, the employee must submit a completed Tuition Reimbursement Form with documentation of course content, proof of a “C” grade, “Pass” or other appropriate notice of successful completion, and documentation of expenditure(s) for fees, tuition, books, or other required course materials. Pre- approved requests will be processed for payment after verification of all documentation. All other requests will be processed for payment after verification of documentation and Human Resources Director (or their designee) approval.