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# Tuition Reimbursement ## Executive Summary 1. Spring Fire Department is committing resources to the professional development of members enrolled in post-secondary programs at academic institutions of higher education. 2. Tuition reimbursement will be available to all full-time members, in goo...

# Tuition Reimbursement ## Executive Summary 1. Spring Fire Department is committing resources to the professional development of members enrolled in post-secondary programs at academic institutions of higher education. 2. Tuition reimbursement will be available to all full-time members, in good standing, and who have been with the department for one year. 3. Members must be enrolled in a conferrable degree-seeking program at an accredited college or university, which includes associate's bachelor's master's, and doctoral degrees. 4. Degree programs should have a clearly identifiable correlation with the member's current position, rank, or career path. 5. Academic schedules should not interfere with work schedules, and members will not be compensated for course work or other time associated with pursuit of the degree. 6. There are limits to reimbursement per instructional hour and annually, as outlined below. 7. Tuition Reimbursement Applications should be submitted to the Deputy Chief of Training. 8. Reimbursement will only be provided for courses completed with a passing grade and with all associated itemized receipts and documented expenses, provided to the Deputy Chief of Training. 9. Members who receive significant investments in the form of training, education, and certification are subject to the restitution schedule below. Uncontrolled if printed Page 1 of 6