Tuition Reimbursement...
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From the August 2012 Benefits eNews

Thinking of ways to enhance your job-related knowledge and skills, increase your effectiveness in your current position or prepare for possible advancement? BMC's Tuition Reimbursement Program can help!

Who is Eligible

All active, full-time employees are eligible to participate in the program.

How it Works

The BMC Tuition Reimbursement Program offers up to $5,500 per calendar year for college-level studies (undergraduate and graduate). The first $5,250 in expenses is reimbursed tax-free; the remaining $250 in expenses is taxable income. Eligible expenses include tuition, textbooks and all laboratory and computer fees.

Take Action

  1. Before you register for courses, discuss the relevance of the course with your manager and complete the pre-approval process on the Your Spending Account (YSA) website. YSA will generate a pre-approval form that your manager and director must sign.
  2. To receive 100% reimbursement, you must successfully complete the course with a passing grade of "C" or above ("B" in the case of some graduate schools).
  3. Once you complete the course, visit YSA and submit a tuition reimbursement request. Attach a copy of your grade report for the course and receipt of payment to your form.

Questions about your claim? Call YSA at 1-877-BMC-4849, Option 2-Your Spending Account.

Good to Know

The Tuition Reimbursement Program doesn't cover expenses for professional development, certificate courses or seminars. Submit an expense report to receive reimbursement for non-college course fees.