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Thinking About Going Back to School?

Thinking About Going Back to School?. Deborah Covin Wilson, CPLP, SPHR Office of Human Resources. Decide. What should I do? Where should I go? What major or degree should I pursue?. Selection Considerations. Majors offered Resources / services available Commuting Distance Costs.

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Thinking About Going Back to School?

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  1. Thinking About Going Back to School? Deborah Covin Wilson, CPLP, SPHR Office of Human Resources

  2. Decide • What should I do? • Where should I go? • What major or degree should I pursue?

  3. Selection Considerations • Majors offered • Resources / services available • Commuting Distance • Costs

  4. Find Your Major or Degree • Research and find out where the major is offered. (Go to www.usg.edu to locate a school in the University System.) • Schedule an appointment with OHR staff (Call BeNedra Williams at 404.894.3925)

  5. Apply to Schools • Double-check to ensure that application materials are correct and complete before they are mailed. • Follow-up with schools to confirm receipt of application and transcripts.

  6. Admissions Requirements Checklist • Schedule appointment with counselor • Obtain transcripts • Obtain application • Arrange for testing or obtain test scores

  7. How Do I Pay for School? • Questions to ask: • Is major available at a USG school? • If yes, BOR/ GTRC may help. • If no, STRAP may help • Consider alternative financing • Free Application for Federal Student Aid (http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/) • U.S. Dept. of Education (http://www2.ed.gov/finaid/landing.jhtml?src=ln)

  8. What is the USG Tuition Assistance Program? The USG Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) is an educational assistance program for full time employees who have been employed a minimum of six (6) months by the application deadline date, that waives up to nine (9) hours of academic credit at a USG school. for more information on the policy go to: http://www.usg.edu/hr/benefits/tuition_assistance_program_tap/

  9. Eligibility for TAP • Must be a full-time (100 %) employee for a minimum of 6 months by the application deadline date • Attendance at a University System school • Application must be submitted to OHR by established deadline date • Fall Semester - July 15 • Spring Semester – November 15 • Summer Semester – April 15

  10. Procedure • Submit and application by the deadline date • Register for classes only during the employee registration period. These dates are listed on the USG website. • Up to 9 hours can be waived. • Must obtain a grade of C or higher for each course • If employee withdraws from class, they will have to sit out for one semester.

  11. What is Staff Tuition Reimbursement Assistance (STRAP) Program? • Eligibility: • Full-time (100%) classified employment for a minimum of 12 months • General job related career* • Attendance at either DTAE or private school • Application must be submitted to OHR by established deadline date • Fall Semester - July 15 • Spring Semester – November 15 • Summer Semester – April 15 • Tuition only is reimbursed up to 6 hours* (currently 3 hours) • Must obtain a grade of C or higher for each course * Reimbursement rate is determined at the beginning of the fiscal year. Applicants will not receive 100% of the costs of tuition. Career does not have to be specifically related to your current job.

  12. Website http://www.ohr.gatech.edu/careerdevelopment/tuitionassistance This site provides up to date information on the Tuition Assistance Programs.

  13. Things to Consider • Commitment • Balancing Family, School, and Work • Finances • Maintaining Adequate Energy Level • Studying • Time it will take to complete degree

  14. Questions?Please contact BeNedra Williams at 404.894.3925

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