Who is Eligible?
Regular or fixed-term employees working 50 percent time or greater, including:
✓ Non-Academic, Academic and Bargaining Unit staff
Not Eligible
Faculty, temporary or casual employees and retirees are not eligible for this program.
What is Covered?
✓ Tuition and covered fees (registration fees, lab fees, technology fees, course fees, eLearning fees)
✓ Required books, supplies and equipment
Not Covered
Certificate programs are not covered under this program.
Details
- Courses (in person or online) must be taken at a regionally-accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order to be eligible for reimbursement. Make sure that your school is regionally accredited before you apply to STRP. Accreditation information can be obtained from the school, the Council of Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) (link is external) or from the U.S. Department of Education (link is external).
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If, prior to April 30, 2015, you were approved for attendance at a school that is not on the accreditation list, you may continue attendance at that school until you complete your degree.
Maximum Benefit Amount
The current maximum annual STRP benefit amount is $5,250 granted to the eligible employee at the beginning of each fiscal year. Payments and reimbursements are pro-rated for part-time eligible staff working at least 50 percent time.
