This section discusses the exclusion rules for the following fringe benefits. Accident and health benefits. Achievement awards. Adoption assistance.
Such payments required to fund Social Security, unemployment compensation and workers' compensation programs, as required by law, do not count as fringe benefits. Any question concerning what type of fringe benefits is "bona fide" should be referred to the Wage and Hour Division.
Standard Tuition Benefits Get up to $5,000 per program year to help cover your course tuition - either by using vouchers at one of our providers or opt for reimbursement.
Educational assistance benefits do not include payments for the following items: Meals, lodging or transportation. Tools or supplies (other than textbooks) that you can keep after completing the course of instruction (for example, educational assistance does not include payments for a computer or laptop that you keep).