Common use of Accredited University and College Courses Clause in Contracts

Accredited University and College Courses. The Employer will reimburse an employee for fifty percent (50%) of the cost of tuition and books so long as the subject matter of the course is not religious based or a discredit to the Employer. The Employer will fund seven thousand-five hundred ($7,500) dollars per year for the purpose of tuition reimbursement. Unused funds from year one (1) of the biennium will be carried over to year two (2) of the biennium. Reimbursement will be on a first (1st) come first (1st) serve basis. Once fifteen thousand ($15,000) dollars has been expended in the biennium, the employer is not obligated to issue any further tuition reimbursement, but may do so at it’s own discretion. The Department shall reimburse fifty (50%) percent of Spanish language college classes in addition to the reimbursement provided above. Reimbursement for Spanish language classes is over and above the dollar amount set forth above. Application for reimbursement will be made on a form supplied by the Department. The original request must be submitted to the Office of Professional Standards. Only those courses offered at an accredited university or college will qualify. Reimbursable tuition costs will not exceed those found at a state university. A satisfactory grade of "C" or higher (or "pass" in the case of a pass/fail grading system) is required for reimbursement. In the case of a graduate program, the employee must obtain the grade level in the course necessary to continue participation in the graduate program. In the event the Employer directs the employee to attend any formal training course, all tuition, books, and incidental fees will be paid in full by the Employer.