Employee Benefits: Tuition Reimbursement

Eligibility

Regular full-time and regular part-time employees working 20 hours per week who have at least six months of USP service and are considered employees in “good standing.”

Cost

USP pays up to $10,000 per calendar year. The amount is pro-rated for part-time benefit eligible employees. Of the $10,000 limit, not more than $5,250 may be for educational assistance that is not directly related to the current position.

Amount of Benefit

Eligible reimbursement includes tuition, books, and course registration fees for undergraduate and/or graduate courses at an accredited college or university. Employees are required to earn a “B” or better in graduate level courses and a “C” or better in undergraduate courses. The course(s) must improve effectiveness in the employee's current role or prepare the employee for future USP opportunities.

Employees who resign from USP or are terminated for poor performance must repay any tuition assistance received during the 12 months prior to termination.