2. Module 10 Tuition Assistance Plan (TAP)

3. Active Tuition Assistance (ATAP) Inactive Tuition Assistance (ITAP)
Module 10: Tuition Assistance Plan (TAP)
Purpose
To provide contractual language and policy awareness for Doc. 46 Representatives in the following areas:
Active Tuition Assistance (ATAP)
Inactive Tuition Assistance (ITAP)
Surviving Benefits (STAP)
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4. Memorandum of Understanding Tuition Assistance Plan
Module 10: Tuition Assistance Plan (TAP)
Memorandum of Understanding Tuition Assistance Plan
The UAW-GM Tuition Assistance Plan is designed to enhance the opportunity for advancement for active and laid-off UAW-represented GM employees.
The TAP program provides financial assistance to UAW-represented GM employees to attend approved licensed or accredited schools including colleges, universities, proprietary or vocational/technical schools. The program also allows UAW-GM workers to select various types of training or education based on their situation and goals, which is subject to approval by the UAW-GM Center for Human Resources (CHR) TAP Administrators.
The CHR has developed definitive guidelines for the administration of the TAP program. The 2011 National Agreement MOU TAP provides the framework and principles for the development of these guidelines.
UAW-GM TAP is jointly administered by the CHR. Issues or concerns regarding TAP should be brought to the attention of the Joint Skill Development and Training Committee.
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5. Active Workers Eligibility
Module 10: Tuition Assistance Plan (TAP)
Active Workers Eligibility
Active – Traditional
UAW represented GM employees with 90-days seniority and on the active employment roll
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6. Module 10: Tuition Assistance Plan (TAP)
Entry Level Workers Eligibility
Active – Entry Level
Entry Level employees as defined by the Memorandum of Understanding
Entry Level Wages and Benefit Agreement are eligible for active TAP benefits, excluding personal enhancement courses
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7. Laid Off Workers Eligibility
Module 10: Tuition Assistance Plan (TAP)
Laid Off Workers Eligibility
Laid Off
UAW represented GM worker on indefinite layoff from a closed plant with recall or rehire rights under the terms of the current UAW-GM National Agreement and at least one (1) year seniority as of the last day worked prior to layoff
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8. Module 10: Tuition Assistance Plan (Tap)
Surviving Spouse/Dependent Eligibility
Surviving spouse of a deceased UAW represented GM employee, who was active at the time of death, is eligible for the remaining balance of the employee’s current TAP.
If the surviving spouse does not use this benefit, the eligible dependent(s) may use the remaining balance of the deceased employee’s current TAP. The benefit must be used within four (4) years following the date of the employee’s death. The amount does not accumulate from year-to-year.
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9. Module 10: Tuition Assistance Plan (Tap)
Military Service Leave
Employees on Military Service Leave under the provisions of Paragraph 112 of the National Agreement are eligible for Active TAP benefits. These employees must first exhaust all military tuition assistance prior to utilizing TAP.
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10. Module 10: Tuition Assistance Plan (Tap)
Educational Leave of Absence
Active employees on an Educational Leave of Absence, under the provisions of Paragraph 113, pursuing a 4-year degree or graduate degree are eligible for TAP.
In no given year is an employee on Educational Leave of Absence eligible for more than $5,000.
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11. Module 10: Tuition Assistance Plan (Tap)
Retiree Tuition Assistance Plan (RTAP) and the Dependent Scholarship Program (DSP) remain suspended
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12. Module 10: Tuition Assistance Plan (TAP)
Active Workers (ATAP) Per Year
Degree-related $5,000
Job-related $2,200
Personal Enhancement $1,450
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13. Module 10: Tuition Assistance Plan (TAP)
Inactive Workers (ITAP)
(Determined by Seniority)
Per Contract Year
4 Years Seniority or more $8,400
3 – 4 Years Seniority $7,400
1 – 3 Years Seniority $6,400
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14. Module 10: Tuition Assistance Plan (TAP)
TAP Approved
Tuition or General Fees
Registration
Laboratory and Mandatory Service Fees
Book Fees up to $200 per calendar year for degree-related courses (out of the yearly allotted active TAP benefit amount)
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15. Module 10: Tuition Assistance Plan (TAP)
TAP Not Approved
Supplies, Equipment, Products, or Materials
Late Registration or Add/Drop Fees
Transportation or Parking Fees
Student ID Fees
Meals or Recreational Activities
One-Time or Non-Mandatory Fees (i.e.; Application Fees)
Test or Examination Fees
Graduation or other expenses
Any expense(s) which are being paid or that are eligible from other educational financial aid sources
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16. Module 10: Tuition Assistance Plan (TAP)
TAP Educational Providers
Approved Schools:
All new schools are evaluated by TAP Administrators
Must be accredited by national or regional recognized accrediting agency or government approved licensed State Board of Education
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17. Module 10: Tuition Assistance Plan (TAP)
TAP Educational Providers (continued)
Educational Provider Eligibility:
Provider must not allow employee to start class/classes without a TAP “Official Approval Certificate “ (Voucher)
Must be in operation for at least two (2) years
Brick and mortar location in the state in which it is providing services
Must have an existing refund policy
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18. Module 10: Tuition Assistance Plan (TAP)
Course Eligibility
Approved
Must be offered to the General Public and published tuition cost and fees
College or University course(s) are generally covered in an accredited degree program
Adult education, business, trade, vocational or technical school courses are reviewed by the TAP Administrators for eligibility
Courses leading to a GED or high school completion, if not provided free of charge by the state in which an employee lives or attends school
Basic skilled courses
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19. Module 10: Tuition Assistance Plan (TAP)
Course Eligibility
Not Approved
Sports, Games, and Hobbies
Job-specific Training
Non-degree related correspondence courses are generally not TAP approved
Lecture/Seminars/Workshops are not approved, if:
Taken during regular scheduled work hours
Course, content, length, and cost are not determined eligible by the TAP Administrators
Cost of material/meal is not broken out
Completion verification is not issued
No refund policy
Approved institution is not the actual sponsor
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20. Module 10: Tuition Assistance Plan (TAP)
Application Methods
All applications must be ed or faxed. Please allow enough time for processing
All classes must be approved prior to the start of class
TAP is designed to be a pre-paid program
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21. Module 10: Tuition Assistance Plan (TAP)
Tuition Assistance Plan Guidelines
Log into the UAW-GM Joint Activity System (JAS) to access the Tuition Assistance Plan Guidelines at:
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22. Tuition Application Procedure Active Work Force
Module 10: Tuition Assistance Plan (TAP)
Tuition Application Procedure Active Work Force
Employee registers for all approved courses and provides the TAP “Official Approval Certificate” to the school. This authorizes the school to invoice TAP
Employee registers
The invoice and approval certificate are forwarded to TAP at conclusion of the final refund period
School forwards invoice and approval certificate to TAP
Completion verification (i.e.; final grades, and certificate of completion is sent to TAP within 60 days of the term ending date
Employee sends completion verification to TAP
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23. Tuition Application Procedure Active Work Force (continued)
Module 10: Tuition Assistance Plan (TAP)
Tuition Application Procedure Active Work Force (continued)
Application is ed or faxed to TAP allowing 21 – 30 days prior to registration, but not more than 90 days prior to the start date of any classes for processing
Employee s/faxes application
Application is reviewed for eligibility determination
TAP Administration reviews application
If application is approved, the certificate is ed to the employee.
If the application is not approved, a correspondence is ed to the employee communicating why it is not approved
TAP s the “Official Approval Certificate” or Not Approved correspondence letter
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24. Module 10: Tuition Assistance Plan (TAP)
Course Reimbursement
The UAW-GM TAP Course Reimbursement Request form should be completed only if a student pre-paid his/her tuition and/or compulsory fees. TAP requires satisfactory completion verification prior to reimbursement. The following is required to obtain direct reimbursement from TAP:
Complete Sections I-IV on the TAP application
Complete Section I on the TAP Course Reimbursement Request Form
Attach the following:
Validated payment receipt (canceled check, credit card receipt, etc.)
Itemized school registration form/bill
Proof of completion (grades, official transcript, or certificate of completion)
TAP “Official Course Approval Certificate”
Mail form and attachments to TAP
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25. JTR Responsibility Advertise TAP through Team meetings Union meetings
Module 10: Tuition Assistance Plan (TAP)
JTR Responsibility
Advertise TAP through
Team meetings
Union meetings
Posters
Newsletters
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26. Where to Get More Information
Module 10: Tuition Assistance Plan (TAP)
Where to Get More Information
UAW-GM CHR JAS Website
TAP (800)
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27. Tuition Assistance Department
Module 10: Tuition Assistance Plan (TAP)
Tuition Assistance Department
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28. Telecommunications Device for the Deaf: UAW-GM Tuition Assistance Plan
Module 10: Tuition Assistance Plan (TAP)
TAP Contact Information
Dorothy Jones, UAW Co-Administrator
Winnie Kidd, GM Co-Administrator
Derrick Campbell, GM Co-Administrator
Yvonne White, Supervisor
Web site:
TAP Office:
TAP Fax:
Telecommunications Device for the Deaf:
(22 UAW-GM)
TAP Mailing Address:
UAW-GM Tuition Assistance Plan
P.O. Box 7840
Detroit, MI
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