New Jersey Administrative Code
Title 4A - CIVIL SERVICE
Chapter 6 - LEAVES, HOURS OF WORK, AND EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT
Subchapter 4 - HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT: TRAINING, EDUCATION, CAREER DEVELOPMENT, AND EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
Section 4A:6-4.6 - Tuition aid program: State service

Universal Citation: NJ Admin Code 4A:6-4.6

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 18, September 16, 2024

(a) Each State department or agency, subject to available appropriations, shall establish a tuition aid program, available to eligible employees to complete undergraduate, graduate, technical or supplemental coursework at an accredited educational institution which relate to current or planned job responsibilities.

(b) The tuition aid program may be submitted for approval as part of the HRD plan (See 4A:6-4.3 ) or as a separate plan for approval by the Chairperson or designee and shall include:

1. Employee eligibility criteria and acceptable grades and course completion for reimbursement;

2. Amount of funds allocated for tuition aid;

3. Name of the individual charged with administering the program;

4. Amount and form of reimbursement; and

5. Procedures for notifying employees of approval or disapproval.

(c) Any amendment to the plan must be submitted for approval at least one month prior to implementation.

(d) No employee shall receive tuition aid per semester in an amount that exceeds the cost of six credits at a New Jersey State College or Rutgers, the State University, whichever is higher.

(e) Reimbursement shall be made upon evidence of satisfactory completion of the courses as determined by the department or agency.

(f) Notice, eligibility and application procedures for tuition aid shall be posted throughout the department or agency.

(g) Each State department or agency shall also submit semi-annual reports to the Civil Service Commission in such form and detail and according to such time schedule as the Department shall prescribe and include:

1. Names and titles of all employees receiving tuition aid;

2. Amount of aid received by each employee;

3. Equal employment and affirmative action data;

4. Information relating to the course and educational institution; and

5. Other information as may be requested by the Chairperson or designee.

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