Exempt Staff Training Fund

President’s Education Fund

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 $1,000 per quarter for fall, winter, and spring quarters, totaling a maximum of $3,000 for the academic year. Summer quarter courses are not eligible for reimbursement. Students attending semester programs are eligible to receive up to $1,500 per semester, totaling no more than $3,000 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 2023-24 Exempt Staff Training Fund has been fully awarded in the amount of $30,000. Please return in September to apply for 2024-25 funding.***

Application

The 2023-24 application is closed.

IMPORTANT NOTE: All reimbursement requests must be processed prior to the close of the fiscal year. Requests received after June 15, 2024 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.