BATON
ROUGE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
TUITION REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM
NOTE: This program
is effective based upon availability of funds as identified during budgetary
hearings and negotiations each fiscal year. For
credit courses only.
EMPLOYEE ELGIBILITY
Baton Rouge Community College (BRCC) encourages life
long learning among its faculty and staff and provides tuition assistance
opportunities. Employees that are eligible for the Tuition Reimbursement
Program (TRP) are full-time, benefits–eligible employees, regularly
scheduled to work 40 hours a week. All courses must lead toward an undergraduate
or graduate degree. An employee must have been employed by BRCC full-time
for two continuous years to be eligible to participate in the TRP.
An employee must have received a performance evaluation rating of “Meets
Expectation” or higher during the twelve months prior to participation.
Download
the Tuition Exemption Form
Download
the Tuition Reimbursement Form
ELIGIBLE TUITION EXPENSES
Eligible tuition expenses include tuition only for courses
that lead toward an undergraduate or graduate level degree(s). The cost
of books and all fees are not included and is the financial responsibility
of the employees. Any scholarship, aid or grant money received from
any other sources will offset the amount of tuition reimbursement you
receive. BRCC will reimburse at 100% tuition for up to six credits.
Reimbursement in based upon a grade of B or better in each course.
ELIGIBLE COURSEWORK
Reimbursements
for courses that are job-related and lead toward an undergraduate or
graduate degree are eligible. BRCC will only accept and reimburse for
coursework that is delivered by an accredited college or university.
APPROVAL
The Request for Tuition Reimbursement Form must be received
in the Department of Human Resources a minimum of three weeks prior
to course registration. A degree plan must accompany the Request for
Tuition Reimbursement form. Participation in the program is based upon
availability of funds and when the application is received (first come,
first served). As a general rule all courses must be taken outside of
the normal work day. Human Resources will notify the applicant of approval
within 10 business days.
TUITION REIMBURSEMENT PROCESS
The
employee pays the tuition and required fees for the approved course(s).
A grade of “B” or better is required to be eligible for
the Baton Rouge Community College Tuition Reimbursement Program. All
grades and proof of payment must be submitted to the Department of Human
Resources within 30 days of completing the course. If an employee fails
to submit the required documentation during this period, reimbursement
is denied.
TAXABLE INCOME
Tuition reimbursement may be defined as taxable income.
Employees are to consult with the Internal Revenue Services to fulfill
their tax liability. BRCC bears no responsibility and hereby indemnify
itself of any tax liability of the employee. A 1099 Miscellaneous form
will be issued for each taxable year.
For
additional information, please contact us.
225.216.8603
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