INFORMATION:

Employees may attend any accredited college or university that offers certificate programs, undergraduate or graduate degrees (e.g. UTSA, OLLUSA, Park College, Webster, SWT, U.S. Open University, etc.).

Lower division undergraduate courses may be reimbursed only if the course is not available through an ACCD college. Therefore, employees seeking a Bachelor's degree must have or complete the maximum transferable hours within an ACCD college before seeking tuition reimbursement by way of this program.

Tuition assistance is not available under this program for previously completed or reimbursed course work. Faculty members should first seek assistance through college faculty development funds before requesting assistance under this program.

Tuition reimbursement (under this program) is possible up to $1500 per employee per fiscal year. Reimbursement is subject to being pro-rated based on the number of applicants, availability of funds and will only be applied to tuition and lab fees. Awards will also be based upon priority consideration in the following order: first Bachelor, Certification for classified & trades employees, first Master, Certification for faculty & professional staff, and first Doctorate.

APPLICATION GUIDELINES FOR TUITION ASSISTANCE:

Obtain application from an above link or contact any Upward Mobility Representative. Previous editions of this form will not be accepted.
Complete application fully. Incomplete applications will be returned without consideration. Obtain the
signature of immediate supervisor approving work adjustments in instances of course conflict.
Submit application (along with a degree outline approved by degree advisor as applicable and
copy of bill or information showing tuition costs) to your Upward Mobility Representative as indicated below.
If you are not seeking a degree or professional certification, please attach a memo of explanation for
seeking upward mobility funds.
Retain a copy of your application and related materials.

GUIDELINES FOR RECEIPT OF AWARDED FUNDS:

Complete course with acceptable grade (C or better for undergraduate course; B or better for graduate level course; passing for certificate course).
Submit a “Memorandum” with your name, SSN and a college or district department of assignment. Be sure to sign the memo and attach a copy of your grade report and a copy of the institution's bill for the course work.
All reimbursements will be made via Accounts Payable (PVQs). Checks will be forwarded to the Business or Bursar's Office at your location of assignment.