Eligibility and Benefits for College and Continuing Education

Are you interested in going to college or continuing your education? The Fund offers everything from GED classes to pre-paid college vouchers.

 

Eligibility

• 1 year seniority before program begins
• Employed in a bargaining unit position
• Full time employee (minimum 3/5 time for pro-rated benefits)
• Check with your TUF Field Coordinator to find out if per diem employees are eligible at your workplace

 

Benefits

Effective January 1,2017. Pro-rated for part-time employees. Up to 6 credits per semester, to a maximum of 16 credits per year.

Tuition Voucher

• Tuition assistance for up to 6 credits per semester for enrollment in a job- or healthcare-related program (maximum of 16 credits per year)
• Tuition voucher program available for public colleges so employees don’t pay money up front

Tuition Reimbursement

• Associate’s Degree: $3,700 per year
• Bachelor’s & Graduate Degrees: $5,250 per year

Continuing Education

• $750 annual continuing education/professional development benefits (prorated for part-time employees)
• Continuing Education seminars, free for TUF members and a reduced rate for non-members.

 

Application Deadlines

• Tuition Voucher Application Deadline: TBA
• Tuition Reimbursement/Continuing Education Deadline: 60 days after the end of the semester of program

 

Applying for a Tuition Voucher?

Click here to learn how to get started.

 

Contact Us

Statewide
Harneen Chernow, Director
Donna Robinson, Administrative Coordinator
Eileen Haggerty, Field Supervisor