STEP UP and Teach members may receive up to $8,000 annually in financial assistance for education and credential related expenses.  Financial assistance is provided as a reimbursement for expenses that the member has paid for directly or through a student loan, except when indicated, expenses covered by a scholarship, grant or fee waiver are not reimbursable.  Approved reimbursement funds are paid through the member's pay warrant.  Completed reimbursement requests may take up to 6-8 weeks to review and process before disbursement. 

To qualify for partial tuition and textbook reimbursement, members must receive a grade of B- or better or receive a Pass/Satisfacotry/Credit mark when a letter grade is not available.  All coursework must be completed at an accredited college or university and must be required for completion of a baccalaureate degree or credential/license.  The amount of tuition reimbursement possible is calculated based on the type of college/university program enrolled as follows:

Requests for tuition and textbook reimbursements must be made by submitting the appropriate reimbursement request form along with all required documentation within 3 months of completion of the course. 

a.  For tuition reimbursement, proof of grades, GPA and financial statement

b.  For textbook stipend, proof of textbook requirement and receipt for payment (not a shipping statement)