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Tuition Reimbursement Plan
To apply for tuition reimbursement, you must submit the Tuition Reimbursement Form to your facility's Human Resources department prior to the first day of class.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS about the Tuition Reimbursement Plan:
Who is covered by the policy?
Regular full time (.8 Full Time Equivalent or higher), regular part time (.4 up to .8 Full Time Equivalent) and Pay In Lieu (PIL) employees are eligible for tuition reimbursement benefits after 90 days of continuous employment with Banner Health.
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What is covered by the policy?
Tuition reimbursement dollars are used for courses offered by accredited colleges (including junior and community colleges), universities, and vocational schools. These courses must help you develop or enhance your skills for your current job or for some future job within Banner Health.
Eligible expenses include tuition; academic institution fees for labs, exams, or computer use, and books (including computer programs and CDs which may be used in place of textbooks).
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How much reimbursement can I get?
The reimbursement limitsare set as part of the budget process and vary for full-time and part-time employees. Please check with your local Human Resources office for information on your reimbursement maximums.
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How do I get my money?
First, you have to apply. This must be done in advance (before you attend the first day of the class). Human Resources will review your application to make sure you, the classes, and the academic institution meet the policy's requirements, and they will let you know when your application has been approved or denied.
If your application is approved, you submit your grades and your itemized billing statements after you have finished the class. You will receive your reimbursement as soon as possible in your next regular Banner paycheck.
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Why does the application make me list every single class?
You can only be reimbursed for expenses related to a class that we approved and that you successfully completed, so we need to know the name of each individual class. If you turn in an application listing one class, but turn in grades and bills for five additional classes, we can only reimburse you for the one class listed on the application form (and then only if you get a grade of C or better).
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Why do I have to get my manager to sign my application form?
There are two reasons this is required. First, we want to be sure you and your manager have discussed your educational and career goals. Second, when you are reimbursed for your expenses that money comes from your department's budget, so your manager needs to know about these expenses in advance.
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Does that mean my manager can turn down my application to save money in the department budget?
No, your manager cannot approve or deny your application. Human Resources will be responsible for reviewing your application for approval or denial.
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The front page of the application packet and the policy keep talking about all the reasons you can deny my application. Are you trying to keep me from getting my reimbursement?
Just the opposite; we are trying to point out to you all the things that could keep you from getting your reimbursement so that you won't let that happen. Most of the reasons your application could be denied are things you can control: attaching proof of your school's accreditation to every application, filling in all of the required information, getting your manager's signature, and turning in your application before the class starts.
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Where can I get help if I still have questions?
Contact your local Human Resources office if you have any questions, they will be happy to help you to understand the new policy and application process.
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