Ariz. Admin. Code § 2-5A-405

Current through Register Vol. 30, No. 19, May 10, 2024

Section R2-5A-405 - Tuition Reimbursement for Education

A. General. A state agency may assist an employee in the pursuit of educational goals by providing tuition reimbursement.

B. Procedures. Prior to granting tuition reimbursement, an agency shall establish a policy which shall include the following conditions:

1. The educational program will provide a benefit to the state.

2. The employee shall successfully complete the required course work or the educational requirements of the program in order to receive reimbursement.

3. Education assistance may not exceed $5,250 per employee in any one calendar year unless approved in advance by the Director.

4. An employee who receives education assistance may be required to return all or a portion of the amount received if the employee does not remain employed with the agency for a defined period of time, as specified in the agency's policy.

Ariz. Admin. Code § R2-5A-405

Section made by exempt rulemaking at 18 A.A.R. 2782, effective September 29, 2012 (Supp. 12-4).