A. Maximum Amount: Subject to department approval and availability of funds, an employee will receive one hundred percent (100%) reimbursement up to four thousand dollars ($4,000.00) for tuition, fees (excluding late fees) for approved coursework and books per calendar year.
B. Grade Report: An employee must submit a report of grades indicating a "C" or higher for each course, or other evidence of satisfactory completion.
C. Receipt Of Payment: An employee must submit a receipt showing proof of payment.
D. CLEP: College Level Examination Program (CLEP) will be treated the same as tuition.
E. Employee Agreement Required: Employees approved for tuition reimbursement will be required to sign an agreement that will include repayment terms and conditions.
F. Overpayment: If an employee receives an overpayment for their tuition, they will be required to reimburse the City.
G. Errors: Any claim in error can be collected by the City.
H. Report Of Intentional Failure: An intentional failure to abide by these rules will be reported to the Fraud, Waste and Abuse Committee.
I. Repayment After Leaving City Employment: Employees who leave City employment for any reason, except layoff, within one year of receiving tuition reimbursement are required to repay the total amount of tuition reimbursement received in the last twelve (12) months of employment. Such repayment amounts due may be deducted from the employee's paycheck or employee may pay the City within thirty (30) days from last day of employment. If not paid within thirty (30) days, the employee will be sent to collection. (2019 Compilation)