Employee tuition benefit policy changes in 2021

Through the work and recommendation of the AVP Council and President’s Advisory Council, the President’s Cabinet  has approved the following changes in regard to the Employee Tuition Benefit Program:

Employee Tuition Benefit Policy – Effective January 1, 2021 (unless otherwise noted)

• New tiered fee structure - fees will now be based on an employee’s salary at the start of a term. (EFFECTIVE WITH FEES FOR FALL TERM 2021)

• Registration requirements: Course enrollment must be at the required minimum in order for an employee receiving the ETB to enroll.

• Graduate and certificate program eligibility – employees hired after 1/1/21 will have a one year waiting period prior to being eligible to begin taking classes. (WILL APPLY TO ANYONE HIRED AFTER AUGUST 1, 2021)

• Continuing Education: Eligible employees can now take courses as part of a professional development plan.

• Employee Separation: Employees separating within one year of receiving their degree will be required to pay a percentage of their tuition for the previous term. (EFFECTIVE AUGUST 1, 2021)

• Payment of Fees: Fees not paid by the end of a term, will be deducted from the employee’s next paycheck. (EFFECTIVE WITH FEES FOR FALL TERM 2021)

The full policy can be found here: Employee Tuition Benefit Policy Effective 01.01.2021

 Please reference Financial Aid’s updated FACHEX and Tuition Exchange policies for the specific requirements and procedures for these programs. Human Resources and Financial Aid will also be offering informational sessions regarding these two programs in the Spring and Summer of 2021. 

 Please contact Human Resources, at HRInfo@regis.edu, with any question regarding the Employee Tuition Benefit and Financial Aid, rufinancialaid@regis.edu with questions regarding the FACHEX or Tuition Exchange programs.