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COP 05-0602 Educational Benefits
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FSW Course Catalog
Florida SouthWestern State College encourages its employees to obtain skills, knowledge and abilities that will increase the effectiveness of their performance in their present College position, as well as improve their opportunities for possible career advancement within the College. The tuition scholarship and tuition reimbursement programs are designed to support this philosophy.
FSW tuition scholarships - are offered to regular full-time faculty and staff who have been employed with FSW for at least six (6) consecutive months and have successfully completed their introductory period. The maximum benefit is 12 credit hours per semester and 24 credit hours per academic year. The benefit may be shared between the employee and qualifying dependents but may not exceed the semester and annual limits. The employee must have prior approval of his/her supervisor before taking a course(s).
Tuition Reimbursement - The Tuition Reimbursement Program allows eligible employees to enroll in academic degree programs at regionally accredited degree-granting educational institutions, and to be reimbursed up to 75% of the tuition expense (less any financial aid the employee may be qualified to receive). Currently, reimbursement rates are based on FGCU tuition costs.
Degrees or certificates offered at Florida SouthWestern State College will not be reimbursed if taken at other institutions. No courses will be approved to be taken during the employee’s normal workday unless the course(s) clearly contributes to the enhancement of the employee’s job skills as they relate to the College as determined by the employee’s supervisor and approved by the appropriate Vice President/Executive.