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Benefit Options
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Tuition Assistance for Staff Members
Staff members who are classified as
- regular full-time
- flex full-time
- job share
- regular part-time
are eligible for tuition assistance immediately upon employment,
provided the school term or class date begins on or after the employment
date.
Tuition Advancement
Tuition advancement provides UPMC staff members with the ability
to have the eligible tuition assistance benefit paid directly to
the schools listed below at the beginning of the term. Click on
your school for step-by-step instructions on how to obtain supporting
documentation for tuition advancement.
Tuition advancement is available for credit courses only and is
only available for staff members. To receive tuition advancement
you must submit to the Employee Service Center a completed Staff
Member Tuition Assistance Request Form (PDF),
a class schedule, and an itemized invoice within 30 days of
the class start date. Click
here for additional detailed information about acceptable submission
documentation (PDF). Once approved, an
Advancement Letter will be issued and mailed to your home. Forward
the letter to the student accounts office at your school to inform
them of your eligibility. Following the conclusion of the term,
your school will provide your grade to UPMC and the appropriate
taxes will be deducted from your pay. Use
this link to view the complete tuition advancement process for staff (PDF).
Tuition Reimbursement
With tuition reimbursement, staff members pay for classes directly
to their school at the beginning of the semester and then request
reimbursement of eligible out-of-pocket tuition expenses from UPMC
after the completion of the term. To receive tuition reimbursement
you must submit a completed Staff
Member Tuition Assistance Request Form (PDF) with an itemized bill, proof of payment (including method of payment),
and proof of successful completion within six months after the
course completion/exam date. Click
here for additional detailed information about acceptable submission
documentation (PDF). The tuition benefit
will be reimbursed after the course completion date, through the
UPMC payroll system. Use
this link to view the complete tuition reimbursement process for
staff (PDF).
Staff Member Tuition Assistance Snapshot
For complete eligibility criteria and additional details, refer
to the Staff
Member Tuition Assistance Guidelines (PDF).
Eligibility Guidelines |
Staff Member |
Participation |
Immediately upon employment, school term
or class must begin on or after employment date. |
Eligible Institutions |
Any accredited
institution |
Degree Type |
Any |
Program Type |
Any degree (PDF), non-degree, non-credit, certification
exam, review course related to a position at UPMC |
Student Status |
Any |
Required Grade |
Must achieve a “C” or better
for each course |
Time Limit |
None |
Assistance
Percentage |
100% out-of-pocket tuition at University
of Pittsburgh, community colleges, or UPMC Proprietary School
50% out-of-pocket tuition at other accredited
institutions |
Academic
Year Maximum |
Full-time and flex full-time
$3,500
Regular part-time and job share
$1,750 |
Covered Costs |
Your out-of-pocket tuition expense only.
Tuition assistance does not cover any fees associated with
taking classes such as technology fees, administrative fees,
room and board, books, etc. Nor can you claim assistance
for expenses paid for by a third party, such as scholarships,
grants, etc. |
Tax Requirements |
UPMC complies with governmental taxing
policies for tuition assistance. For tuition advancement,
state and local taxes are deducted from your paycheck at
the end of the semester. When utilizing tuition reimbursement,
your reimbursement will be less state and local taxes. |
Employment Commitment |
Staff must stay with UPMC for one year
in an eligible job status or pay back assistance received. |
Not Sure If You Are Eligible to Apply?
If you would like to take advantage of tuition assistance benefits,
but are unsure if you qualify, complete the Tuition
Assistance Eligibility Verification Form (PDF) and submit it to the Employee Service Center. A member of the Employee
Service Center will review your form and a response concerning your
eligibility will be mailed to you within four weeks.
Benefits described may not be applicable to all staff. Some business units have unique benefit programs, certain job classifications may affect benefit eligibility, and contract terms determine benefits for physicians and members of collective bargaining units.
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