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26.1.1 The EEAP permits eligible employees to enroll in courses or a degree program at the Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é and receive partial reimbursement of employee paid resident tuition and fees, subject to the requirements of this policy.

26.1.2 To be eligible to participate in the EEAP, employees must be appointed full-time in a regular non-temporary appointment, must have served in their current positions longer than six (6) months, must have received a satisfactory rating on the most recent performance evaluation, and must have paid or have the obligation to pay their tuition and fees personally, must not have any holds on their account, and must not be subject to a current disciplinary action.

26.1.3 Courses must be related to the duties or prospective duties of employees or satisfy the requirements of a degree plan.

26.1.4 Courses must also be successfully completed to be eligible for reimbursement, which means a grade of “C” or better for undergraduate courses and a grade of “B” or better for graduate courses. Grades indicating “D”, “F”, “W” (Withdrawal), or “I” (Incomplete) are not eligible for EEAP reimbursement.

26.1.5 Non-UTEP on-line courses, non-credit courses, room and board, and textbooks or supplies are not eligible for reimbursement under the EEAP.

26.1.6 Courses paid with state or federal funding for which the employee has no obligation of repayment (e.g., scholarships, Pell Grants, etc.), shall not be eligible for reimbursement under the EEAP.

26.1.7 Courses that are paid with departmental funds are not eligible for this program.

26.1.8 Positions requiring student status as a condition of employment are not eligible to participate in the EEAP.

26.1.9 Compliance with the EEAP eligibility requirements are the responsibility of the employee and the respective department head.

26.2.1 Upon approval of the appropriate Director, Chair, or Administrative Officer of a department, a full-time Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é employee may register for a maximum of one (1) three (3) semester-hour course that meets during normal Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é working hours for either a Fall or Spring session.  This provision is not allowable for Summer sessions.

26.2.2 Administrative approval of an employee's request to enroll in a class during work hours is discretionary and consideration of these requests shall first be given to the needs of the Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é and the  performance and duties of the employee. While approved class attendance during work hours does not affect normal salary or leave time, actual in-class hours during a work week will not be considered in the computation of overtime eligibility for that work period.

26.3.1 The EEAP provides for reimbursement of tuition and fees subject to the following limits:

1 Credit Hour   $170         3 Credit Hours  $500               5 Credit Hours  $835

2 Credit Hours  $335         4 Credit Hours  $670               6 Credit Hours or more  $1,000

26.3.2 After successfully completing a Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é course, an employee may submit a request for tuition reimbursement by completing the following steps:

1. The “Employee Education Assistance Program Reimbursement Request” form, which certifies that the requirements of section 26.1 of this policy have been met, must be signed by the employee and head of the department.
2. Attach receipt(s) or other proof-of-payment for the course.
3. Attach proof of successful completion of the course (per section 26.1.4), such as a Goldmine “screenshot” of final grade.
4. Submit the completed EEAP Reimbursement Request form and supporting documents to the Office of Human Resources (HR) for review and verification.
5. Once verified, HR will forward the completed EEAP Reimbursement Request form and supporting documents to Student Business Services for processing of the reimbursement payment.