Join us next week to learn more about education assistance
Georgia Tech offers an extremely competitive and comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance work-life experience and remain an employer of choice. To support you and your team, the Administrative Services Center (ASC) has prepared this resource to share information about Education Assistance benefits available to employees.
The upcoming Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) and Staff Tuition Reimbursement Program (STRAP) application period for the spring semester is Oct. 15 – Nov. 15.
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What is the Tuition Assistance Program (TAP)?
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TAP provides a full waiver of tuition and certain fees when an eligible employee attends any University System of Georgia (USG) institution. This program is offered to all USG employees after six months of employment.
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What is the Staff Tuition Reimbursement Assistance Program (STRAP)?
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STRAP is a tuition reimbursement program and covers private, accredited schools that are not part of the USG. This program is only offered to Georgia Tech employees after 12 months of employment.
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When can employees apply?
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The chart below outlines application dates for the entire calendar year. Applications must be submitted by the employee and approved by the employee's manager/supervisor before each deadline. Late applications will not be considered.
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| Academic Semester | Application Opens | Application Closes |
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| Fall | June 15 | July 15 | | Spring | October 15 | November 15 | | Summer / Maymester | March 15 | April 15 |
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People Leaders understand the job responsibilities of those that they supervise and are the best judge of how classes will benefit the TAP or STRAP applicant. If you are a People Leader, your role is to review the employee’s application before the application deadline. Applications will be sent for review and approval through the Administrative Services portal. Connect with your employee for clarity on items you believe may make them ineligible before rejecting the application.
In an effort to provide you with the information needed to make an informed decision, we’ve developed the following resources to support you.
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Join us for Education Assistance Info Session: Approving TAP and STRAP (for managers and supervisors). During each session, we will walk through the approval process, clarify tax waiver expectations, share tools and resources, and provide an opportunity for you to ask our team questions.
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- Applicants are ineligible for education assistance if they received a “W” (withdrawal) in coursework the prior semester.
- STRAP participants must be employed through the completion of their course to receive reimbursement.
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Time worked in a temporary position does not count towards the employment eligibility requirement.
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