In response to rising tuition costs and to better help employees who want to advance their education, the city has increased the reimbursement limits. Our intent is to continue to keep up with rising tuition costs for all groups, as contracts are negotiated. Higher tuition offerings and the establishment of a centralized training division are some of the ways the city is supporting you if you want to pursue additional training and/or skills.
Here are some more details on the program.
Employees can receive up to these dollar amounts per their classification:
- Classified Non-SAMP: $2,500 per fiscal year
- FOP Officers: $2,000 per fiscal year; Master's or higher $2,200 per fiscal year
- FOP Supervisors: $2,000 per fiscal year; Master's or higher $2,200 per fiscal year
- IAFF: $2,000 per fiscal year; Master's or higher $2,200 per fiscal year
- SAMP: $2,500 per fiscal year
Tuition assistance will be given for courses offered by technical institutes, trade schools, correspondence schools, accredited colleges, universities, or other approved institutions.
- All eligibility and procedural requirements of the city must be met to receive tuition assistance.
- Course attendance must be on an employee’s own time and not interfere with the employee’s regular work hours.
- Tuition assistance is available to any full-time regular employee who has completed six months of satisfactory service.
- An employee is required to personally pay for the course tuition to be eligible to receive tuition assistance.
Employees requesting tuition assistance must obtain an application from their department or the Human Resources Department. After submitting the completed form to his/her supervisor, Human Resources will determine eligibility. Once approved for tuition assistance, the employee must still achieve an acceptable minimum grade to receive reimbursement.