Education Benefits

Employee Education Program

The Employee Education Program is a benefit that waives tuition and certain lab fees for Michigan Tech courses taken by regular employees. Because the benefit varies depending on your status and may be a taxable benefit, you should contact the Benefits Office for details.

You are responsible for the cost of books, supplies, equipment, and penalties. If you successfully complete the course(s) with a passing grade (credit or audit), the University will cover your tuition charges. You must pay tuition for any courses failed, dropped, or taken during a term in which you cease to maintain active employment status. If circumstances beyond your control prevent you from successfully completing the course(s), notify Student Records and Registration in the Administration Building.

In general, you must receive your supervisor's permission to take a course, meet the requirements of eligibility, and be subject to the general regulations and course prerequisites published in the current catalog.

Eligibility

• You must be in active employment of the University for the entire duration of the course.
  
• Regular, full-time, exempt employee--2 courses/semester
  
• Regular full-time, non-exempt employee--2 courses/semester
• Full-time equivalent of .75 or greater (but less than 1.0)--pro-rated basis

Admission Process

Discuss and receive permission from your supervisor to take the course(s). Once you have approval, the remaining process is very simple.

1. If you have not previously taken classes at Michigan Tech, fill out an application for admission (Admissions Office, Administration Building). If you have had a break in enrollment, you must be readmitted by Student Records and Registration.
2. Register for courses (after being admitted or readmitted). Identify yourself as a staff member. Registration priority is based upon total credits earned.
3. Your bill must be signed and dated by your supervisor, then by a representative of the Benefits Office. The Cashier's Office, Administration Building, must validate your bill by the due date. Process the bill by the due date to avoid late charges. Note: The value of the tuition may be added to your W-2 depending on tax laws.
4. If you discover that you can't take a course, no charges will be incurred if you drop within the first week of class. Generally speaking, employees must follow the same guidelines as listed in the Michigan Tech Undergraduate Catalog. However, if extenuating circumstances arise that require you to drop the course at a later date, you may apply for an emergency/conflict allowance by writing a memo. Your supervisor will need to approve your request; then the memo will need to be forwarded to the Chief Financial Officer for final approval. (Contact the Benefits Office with questions.)

Tuition Reduction Incentive Program (TRIP)

Spouses and dependents of eligible employees who meet admission requirements are eligible for a fifty percent reduction in tuition for University degree programs. TRIP will pay no more than fifty percent of tuition charges. Books, supplies, fees, or room and board are not included. This benefit could be taxable. Application must be made by July 1 for the ensuing academic year.

Eligibility

• Spouse or dependent of an employee who qualifies for the Employee Education Program
  
• Spouse or dependent under the health insurance program
  

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