Employee Education Assistance
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Reimbursement for Employee Education Assistance
UW-La Crosse implemented an Employee Education Assistance Policy in December 2017. Reimbursement is primarily governed by UW System Administrative Policy 210, Educational Assistance for Faculty & Staff. Also, there is a relevant policy, UWSA UPS Gen 23, Job-Related Coursework and Training.
- Reimbursement is available to all Academic Staff and Faculty who hold appointments of half time or greater and University Staff employees who hold project appointments or appointments with an expectation of continued employment.
- No more than one course, up to five (5) credits, or a training equivalent in any academic term (e.g., a semester, summer session or an equivalent) shall be reimbursed.
- Reimbursements are available for job-related and for career-related courses.
- Reimbursement may be subject to federal and state tax provisions.
For the full policy, please click on: Employee Education Assistance Policy
Reimbursement Procedures
Expense reimbursement is available for the Employee Education Assistance program. Workday will be utilized for reimbursement of approved educational assistance.
The KnowledgeBase for submitting expense reports can be found here.
The Workday platform can be accessed from this website.
Submission Timeline
According to UW System Administrative Policy 405 Travel and Expense – General Travel & Expense Policy, tuition reimbursement must be submitted with the required supporting documentation within 90 days from the course end date or it will not be reimbursed by the University.
Questions?
Please contact Spencer Wyman-Green with reimbursement questions. Approval policy questions can be directed to Human Resources at hrinfo@uwlax.edu.