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What is the minimum amount the department must contribute for service restitution to be required?
What is the minimum amount the department must contribute for service restitution to be required?
- $15,000.00
- $5,000.00
- $10,000.00
- $7,500.00 (correct)
How long is the initial commitment to serve the department after meeting the service restitution threshold?
How long is the initial commitment to serve the department after meeting the service restitution threshold?
- 36
- 24 (correct)
- 12
- 18
What percentage of the tuition reimbursement must be repaid if a member leaves 8 months into the restitution schedule?
What percentage of the tuition reimbursement must be repaid if a member leaves 8 months into the restitution schedule?
- 75 (correct)
- 50
- 25
- 100
What happens to the service restitution period if a member exceeds the $7,500 threshold again?
What happens to the service restitution period if a member exceeds the $7,500 threshold again?
What type of employment relationship is established by the Tuition Reimbursement policy?
What type of employment relationship is established by the Tuition Reimbursement policy?
Who is eligible for tuition reimbursement?
Who is eligible for tuition reimbursement?
If a member completes 20 months of service after receiving tuition reimbursement, what percentage would they still owe if they left at that time?
If a member completes 20 months of service after receiving tuition reimbursement, what percentage would they still owe if they left at that time?
What are the required conditions for a degree program to be eligible for reimbursement?
What are the required conditions for a degree program to be eligible for reimbursement?
Who must approve the Tuition Reimbursement Application?
Who must approve the Tuition Reimbursement Application?
What types of degrees must members be enrolled in to be eligible for the program?
What types of degrees must members be enrolled in to be eligible for the program?
What should members ensure about their academic schedules?
What should members ensure about their academic schedules?
Which of the following is NOT a contact office for questions regarding the SOG?
Which of the following is NOT a contact office for questions regarding the SOG?
What is the maximum number of instructional hours the department will reimburse per semester?
What is the maximum number of instructional hours the department will reimburse per semester?
What must members submit to receive tuition reimbursement?
What must members submit to receive tuition reimbursement?
Which of the following items can tuition reimbursement cover?
Which of the following items can tuition reimbursement cover?
What happens if a member receives significant training investments?
What happens if a member receives significant training investments?
Who must approve attendance in courses during work hours?
Who must approve attendance in courses during work hours?
Which degrees qualify for tuition reimbursement?
Which degrees qualify for tuition reimbursement?
What is the maximum total reimbursement a member can receive annually?
What is the maximum total reimbursement a member can receive annually?
Who should tuition reimbursement applications be submitted to?
Who should tuition reimbursement applications be submitted to?
Can members use tuition reimbursement if receiving assistance from other sources?
Can members use tuition reimbursement if receiving assistance from other sources?
When is the review date for the tuition reimbursement policy?
When is the review date for the tuition reimbursement policy?
How are exceptions to the reimbursement limits evaluated?
How are exceptions to the reimbursement limits evaluated?
What contributes to the limitation of 20 approved members per year for reimbursement?
What contributes to the limitation of 20 approved members per year for reimbursement?
What is one requirement for members to become eligible for tuition reimbursement?
What is one requirement for members to become eligible for tuition reimbursement?
Which of the following types of degree programs are eligible for tuition reimbursement?
Which of the following types of degree programs are eligible for tuition reimbursement?
What should members ensure about their academic schedules in relation to work commitments?
What should members ensure about their academic schedules in relation to work commitments?
Which entity must members submit Tuition Reimbursement Applications to?
Which entity must members submit Tuition Reimbursement Applications to?
What is a stipulation for reimbursement regarding coursework completion?
What is a stipulation for reimbursement regarding coursework completion?
What is a consequence for members who receive significant training investments?
What is a consequence for members who receive significant training investments?
Which condition is NOT a requirement for tuition reimbursement?
Which condition is NOT a requirement for tuition reimbursement?
What is the purpose of the Tuition Reimbursement policy?
What is the purpose of the Tuition Reimbursement policy?
Which of the following are conditions under which members can schedule courses for tuition reimbursement?
Which of the following are conditions under which members can schedule courses for tuition reimbursement?
What is the maximum reimbursement amount allowed per instructional hour?
What is the maximum reimbursement amount allowed per instructional hour?
What is the total maximum amount of reimbursement a member can receive in a year?
What is the total maximum amount of reimbursement a member can receive in a year?
If a member is receiving assistance from outside scholarships, what happens to their eligibility for tuition reimbursement?
If a member is receiving assistance from outside scholarships, what happens to their eligibility for tuition reimbursement?
What is the limitation on the number of members that can receive tuition reimbursement each year?
What is the limitation on the number of members that can receive tuition reimbursement each year?
Which fees are explicitly excluded from being covered by tuition reimbursement?
Which fees are explicitly excluded from being covered by tuition reimbursement?
How many hours can members take during a standard semester session?
How many hours can members take during a standard semester session?
Which types of courses qualify for tuition reimbursement?
Which types of courses qualify for tuition reimbursement?
What is the service restitution percentage owed if a member leaves the department 15 months after activating the service restitution schedule?
What is the service restitution percentage owed if a member leaves the department 15 months after activating the service restitution schedule?
If a member received $10,000 in tuition reimbursement, what will happen to their service restitution commitment if they exceed the threshold again after 18 months?
If a member received $10,000 in tuition reimbursement, what will happen to their service restitution commitment if they exceed the threshold again after 18 months?
How is the initial 24-month service restitution period affected for a member who receives multiple tuition reimbursements?
How is the initial 24-month service restitution period affected for a member who receives multiple tuition reimbursements?
What is the total repayment percentage for a member who leaves after 4 months of the service restitution schedule?
What is the total repayment percentage for a member who leaves after 4 months of the service restitution schedule?
Which of the following is true about the employment relationship established by the tuition reimbursement policy?
Which of the following is true about the employment relationship established by the tuition reimbursement policy?
What action must be completed before submitting a Tuition Reimbursement Application?
What action must be completed before submitting a Tuition Reimbursement Application?
What are the consequences if a member does not fulfill their 24-month service restitution commitment after a reimbursement?
What are the consequences if a member does not fulfill their 24-month service restitution commitment after a reimbursement?
What is the required service period for a member after exceeding the $7,500 contribution threshold for tuition reimbursement?
What is the required service period for a member after exceeding the $7,500 contribution threshold for tuition reimbursement?
What is the relationship requirement between a member's degree program and their position in the organization?
What is the relationship requirement between a member's degree program and their position in the organization?
What is a requirement for tuition reimbursement regarding program enrollment?
What is a requirement for tuition reimbursement regarding program enrollment?
Which of the following does NOT affect a member's eligibility for tuition reimbursement?
Which of the following does NOT affect a member's eligibility for tuition reimbursement?
How many instructional hours per semester are members limited to for tuition reimbursement?
How many instructional hours per semester are members limited to for tuition reimbursement?
What limit does the department impose on the maximum reimbursement for tuition per instructional hour?
What limit does the department impose on the maximum reimbursement for tuition per instructional hour?
What action is required from members before they can receive tuition reimbursement?
What action is required from members before they can receive tuition reimbursement?
What is the maximum total reimbursement a member can receive in a year?
What is the maximum total reimbursement a member can receive in a year?
What stipulation must be met regarding coursework for tuition reimbursement eligibility?
What stipulation must be met regarding coursework for tuition reimbursement eligibility?
Which of the following is NOT a type of fee that tuition reimbursement can cover?
Which of the following is NOT a type of fee that tuition reimbursement can cover?
What is a limitation placed on academic schedules for members seeking reimbursement?
What is a limitation placed on academic schedules for members seeking reimbursement?
Which of the following is a consideration for the service restitution schedule?
Which of the following is a consideration for the service restitution schedule?
What is required of members regarding their academic schedules in relation to work commitments?
What is required of members regarding their academic schedules in relation to work commitments?
What happens if a member’s reimbursement amount exceeds the IRS allowable limit?
What happens if a member’s reimbursement amount exceeds the IRS allowable limit?
Which entity must receive documented expenses for tuition reimbursement?
Which entity must receive documented expenses for tuition reimbursement?
What is the maximum number of members that the department can provide tuition reimbursement for each year?
What is the maximum number of members that the department can provide tuition reimbursement for each year?
Which statement is true regarding the maximum instructional hours for reimbursement?
Which statement is true regarding the maximum instructional hours for reimbursement?
What is the percentage amount owed by a member who does not fulfill their service restitution schedule and leaves the department 5 months after meeting the threshold?
What is the percentage amount owed by a member who does not fulfill their service restitution schedule and leaves the department 5 months after meeting the threshold?
How long will a member's service restitution period be extended if they exceed the $7,500 contribution threshold for the second time?
How long will a member's service restitution period be extended if they exceed the $7,500 contribution threshold for the second time?
Which of the following statements correctly describes the employment relationship regarding the Tuition Reimbursement policy?
Which of the following statements correctly describes the employment relationship regarding the Tuition Reimbursement policy?
What is the primary reason for members being required to commit to service after receiving tuition reimbursement?
What is the primary reason for members being required to commit to service after receiving tuition reimbursement?
If a member has received a total of $12,000 in tuition reimbursement, what percentage of the reimbursement must be repaid if they separate from the department after 10 months?
If a member has received a total of $12,000 in tuition reimbursement, what percentage of the reimbursement must be repaid if they separate from the department after 10 months?
Which condition applies if a member has not completed their service restitution schedule due to separation?
Which condition applies if a member has not completed their service restitution schedule due to separation?
What is the total repayment percentage required if a member leaves the department 22 months after activating the service restitution schedule?
What is the total repayment percentage required if a member leaves the department 22 months after activating the service restitution schedule?
Who must approve the Tuition Reimbursement Application for it to proceed?
Who must approve the Tuition Reimbursement Application for it to proceed?
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Study Notes
Tuition Reimbursement Eligibility
- Full-time members in good standing, employed for at least one year.
- Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university degree program (Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral).
- Degree program must be directly related to the member's current position, rank, or career path.
- Policy is not retroactive and is effective from the date published.
Academic Schedule Requirements
- Course attendance during work hours requires approval from the Deputy Chief of Training.
- Members must create a schedule that doesn't conflict with their work schedule.
- Coursework is limited to 9 hours per standard semester (spring/fall) and 3 hours per special semester (summer).
- Exceptions to these limits are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
- Members are not compensated for the time spent completing coursework.
Reimbursement Details
- Maximum reimbursement of $425 per instructional hour for tuition, books, and fees.
- Reimbursement program is subject to budget constraints and limited to 20 members per year.
- Maximum reimbursement of 3,825persemesterand3,825 per semester and 3,825persemesterand10,200 annually.
- Exceptions to reimbursement limits are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
- Reimbursement exceeding IRS limits will be subject to taxes as earned wages.
- Reimbursement does not cover late fees, travel, out-of-state fees, parking, financial fees, or fees not directly associated with the course.
- Reimbursement is not available for individuals receiving external financial assistance (scholarships, grants, G.I. Bill, etc.).
Service Restitution
- Department's investment in member development triggers a service restitution requirement.
- The threshold for service restitution is when the department invests over $7,500 in training, certification, and professional development for an individual member.
- Members must serve the department for 24 months following the activation of a service restitution schedule.
- Failure to complete the 24-month service restitution results in a repayment obligation based on the remaining time until the 24-month mark:
- 0-6 months: 100% of reimbursement
- 7-12 months: 75% of reimbursement
- 13-18 months: 50% of reimbursement
- 19-24 months: 25% of reimbursement
- Each time a member exceeds the $7,500 threshold, their service restitution period is extended by 12 months after the initial 24 months.
- Tuition Reimbursement/Service Restitution does not create a contract of employment. Employment is at-will and can be terminated at any time.
Contact Information
- For questions or comments, contact the chain of command: Company Officer -> District Chief -> Deputy Chief of Training -> Assistant Chief -> Fire Chief.
Tuition Reimbursement Eligibility
- Full-time members in good standing, employed for at least one year.
- Enrolled in an accredited college or university for a conferrable degree.
- Degree program must be directly related to the member's current position, rank, or career path.
Tuition Reimbursement Schedule
- Members cannot attend tuition reimbursement courses during work hours without approval.
- Academic schedules must not interfere with work schedules.
- Course hours are limited to 9 hours per standard semester and 3 hours per special session.
- Members are not compensated for course work time.
Tuition Reimbursement Limitations
- Annual reimbursement maximum: $10,200
- Semester reimbursement maximum: $3,825
- Per-hour tuition reimbursement: $425
- Reimbursement is subject to taxes.
- Reimbursement is not available for late fees, travel expenses, or fees not directly associated with the course.
- Reimbursement is not available if the member is receiving outside scholarships, grants, or other subsidies.
Service Restitution
- Members are required to complete 24 months of service after receiving over $7,500 in tuition reimbursement.
- Failure to complete 24 months of service will result in financial restitution.
- Each time a member exceeds the $7,500 threshold, their service restitution is extended by 12 months.
- Tuition Reimbursement/Service Restitution does not create a contract of employment.
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