This form offers education assistance to employees under certain circumstances. Courses must be from approved institutions of learning, such as accredited colleges, universities, and technical colleges or schools that offer certification in a field approved by employer. Also, the courses must be, in employer's opinion, directly or reasonably related to employee's present job or part of a degree program, or in line with a position that employer believes employee can reasonably achieve. If employee shall leave the employment of employer for any reason, within two years of any reimbursement, employee shall immediately repay all reimbursements back to employer.
Look for scholarships and grants – Many schools, including Pima Medical Institute, often offer scholarships and other financial aid options. Failure to disclose grants, scholarships, and any other type of financial assistance may disqualify the participant from the tuition reimbursement program.The Tuition Waiver Form is available on the Employee At Work tab of My Pima for regular and adjunct faculty employees. The Federal Work-Study Program (FWS) provides part time employment to students who need the earnings to defray the cost of their education. Ability to utilize tuition reimbursement through an education assistance program. Based on Your Schedule. What is an Employee Assistance Program? An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a College paid benefit for employees, dependents, spouse or domestic partner. Pima County is committed to employee professional development and offers a means for employees to develop and enrich their educational opportunities. This fact sheet provides answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) related to educational assistance programs under section 127 of the Internal Revenue Code.