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Introduction to Tuition Reimbursement

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Purpose San Mateo County is committed to the development of employees, and the belief that education is a lifelong process which enhances work performance and increases career mobility within the organization, thereby helping employees provide better service to the public. Goals Provide financial assistance for job-related education as follows: Degree or certificate programs Skill enhancement workshops Programs for Continuing Education Units when monies are unavailable from non-general fund sources Participants must demonstrate that work performance or value to the County will be enhanced as a result of participation. Each course must be related to the employee’s present or probable future work assignment. Participants may not use Educational Leave time and Tuition Reimbursement together to attend a class. Courses not taken as part of a degree program are evaluated on a course-by-course basis. Courses approved for this program must be attended during off-duty hours. How much is reimbursed and for what? The current level of reimbursement is $263 for college courses under 3 units (and workshops less than 30 hours in length) and $438 for courses of 3 units or more (or workshops over 30 hours in length). Funds do not cover equipment, parking passes, etc.  The Tuition Reimbursement Program may not be used in conjunction with any other programs. Effective July 1, 2007, $25 per course for books will be reimbursed for community college, undergraduate level and graduate level courses. Who is eligible? The Tuition Reimbursement Program is offered to probationary, provisional and regular employees occupying permanent positions. Employees must attend courses in an off-duty (non-work time) status. Employees must be employed by San Mateo County from the beginning through the end of the course and have submitted their Tuition Reimbursement request and received appropriate approvals in advance of the class start date. How do I apply for Tuition Reimbursement?