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Tuition Reimbursement Summary
A summary of the employee benefits related to tuition reimbursement.
The City encourages employees to further their education to improve job skills and to enhance opportunities for advancement. Regular, full-time employees are eligible to receive tuition reimbursement for courses after the employee has successfully completed six months of employment. A tuition reimbursement application must be completed then approved by the employee's immediate supervisor and department head prior to enrollment or registration for the course.
The course must:
The course must:
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Directly relate to the employee's current job.
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Be required to fulfill specific requirements for a degree related to the employee's current job.
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Increase the employee’s knowledge, skills and abilities relative to their current job.
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Enhance the employee's advancement opportunities with the City.
Other provisions, requirements and limitations are specified in City policy.
Employees will be reimbursed for 100% of tuition for approved courses, provided courses are taken at a state supported college or university and the employee completes the course with a grade of C or better (or passing for pass/fail courses). Courses taken at other institutions may be reimbursed not to exceed the state college rate.
If you are interested in participating in this program, you are encouraged to discuss educational and career planning opportunities with your supervisor, department management or the Human Resources staff.
