Georgia Tech Educational Assistance Programs BeNedra Williams OHR- Benefits Supervisor

Agenda Educational Programs Available – TAP – STRAP Exclusions Request Procedures Important Dates Q&A Contact Info

Georgia Tech offers an extremely competitive and comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance your work-life experience and remain an employer of choice.

Programs Available Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) Provides waiver of tuition up front USG sponsored program Staff Tuition Reimbursement Assistance Program (STRAP) Provides partial tuition reimbursement GT sponsored program

Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) Staff Tuition Reimbursement Assistance Program (STRAP) Employment Requirement 6 months employment12 months employment Eligible College/Institution Any USG college/institutionAny accredited non USG college/institution Credit Limits Up to 9 credit hours per semester Up to 6 credit hours per semester Grade Requirement Maintain C or better Assistance Method Tuition waiver applied up frontReimbursement up to GT rate with grades and transcripts Eligible Degree Any degree except doctor or lawyer Program Comparison

TAP Application Process Initiate student admission process with applicable USG school – Complete student application process – Receive acceptance letter from institute – Receive student identification number from institute Complete TAP request to its entirety (located at Obtain your manager’s signature on request Submit original request to OHR benefits department by applicable deadline

TAP Request Process Register for classes during employee registration period only or risk losing waiver Approvals sent from OHR via within 30 days after request deadline Repeat the same process for each semester you wish to participate in this program

TAP Request Workflow Requests Collected; confirmation of receipt s sent Eligibility is reviewed Sent to TAP coordinator for second level of approval sent for approvals within 30 days after deadline or after grades are posted Tuition Waiver applied to account by payment deadline

TAP Tax Implications Tax Implications for TAP Participants The federal government currently allows up to $5,250 annually, in employer-provided educational assistance benefits, to be “tax free” to TAP participants – Applies to both undergraduate and graduate-level courses – Educational assistance benefits in excess of $5,250 are taxable and will be reflected in Box 1 of your Form W-2 We recommend consulting a tax professional if you have questions

Initiate student admission process with non-USG accredited school Complete STRAP request (located at Obtain your manager’s signature on request Classes should fall within GT semester dates and should be the same on request and transcript Submit original request to OHR benefits department by applicable deadline (Mail Code: 0435) Repeat the same process for each semester you wish to participate in this program Approvals sent from OHR via within 30 days of application deadline based on a first come basis STRAP Request Process

STRAP Reimbursement Process Submit the following documents to OHR within 30 days of completion of term/class: Official/original transcript Copy of paid tuition receipt Must include name, term & amount charged and paid Reimbursement rates are determined at the beginning of each fiscal year; 2014 reimbursement rates are as follows: Undergraduate:$ per credit hour Graduate:$ per credit hour Reimbursement request within 2 weeks of receipt

STRAP Request Workflow Requests Collected; confirmation of receipt s sent Eligibility and funding is reviewed Approval s are sent Reimbursement documents submitted to OHR (2 week turn around) sent to request signature for payment

Program Exclusions Medical degree Law degree Dental degree Pharmacy degree HVAC certification Non-credit continuing education courses Certificate courses Student fees Executive/premier courses Check with TAP coordinator at USG Teaching Institution for possible assistance

Application Deadlines Summer Semester April 15 th Fall Semester July 15 th Spring SemesterNovember 15 th *Applications will be accepted within 30 days prior to deadline OHR Mail Code: 0435 Office of Human Resources Benefits Department 500 Tech Parkway Atlanta, GA 30332

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Contact Information BeNedra Williams OHR- Benefits Supervisor For More Info: USG TAP Policy information, TAP Coordinators & Registration periods TAP/STRAP policies and forms GT academic calendar