Exempt Staff Training Fund
President’s Education Fund
*The President’s Education Fund for Exempt Staff has been fully awarded for the 2025-26 academic year. We are no longer accepting applications. Please contact your appropriate cabinet representative or direct supervisor to determine if there are divisional funding opportunities available for you. Applications for the 2026-27 academic year will open in September 2026.
The President’s Education Fund for Exempt Staff exists to support exempt staff with the cost of degree and certificate seeking tuition, related course materials, and other professional development opportunities.
Tuition Assistance
Exempt staff are eligible to receive up to $1,500 for the academic year. Summer sessions are not eligible for reimbursement.
Tuition reimbursement is limited to no more than 50% of the cost of tuition paid by the employee. Related course materials are reimbursable up to 100% of the cost. Receipts are required for both tuition and course material reimbursements. Proof of course completion is required for both tuition reimbursement and reimbursement of course materials.
Additional Professional Development Opportunities
Funding is also available for both in-person and virtual education opportunities such as conferences, workshops, etc. Please reserve requests for conference support from this fund for when division funds and grant support cannot be identified.
Available Funding
The 2025-26 President’s Education Fund for Exempt Staff totals $30,000. The fund has been fully awarded for the academic year and is no longer accepting applications.
Application
*The President’s Education Fund for Exempt Staff has been fully awarded in the amount of $30,000 for the 2025-26 academic year and is no longer accepting applications.
IMPORTANT NOTE: All reimbursement requests must be processed prior to the close of the fiscal year. Requests received after June 25, 2026 will not be eligible for reimbursement. It is the responsibility of the award recipient to submit their reimbursement request, including all applicable documentation, to the Office of the President in advance of the deadline. Exceptions to this deadline will not be made.