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Office of Human Resources www.ohr.gatech.edu
Thinking About Going Back to School?
Deborah Covin Wilson, CPLP, SPHROffice of Human Resources
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Decide
• What should I do?• Where should I go?• What major or degree should I pursue?
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Selection Considerations
• Majors offered• Resources / services available• Commuting Distance• Costs
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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 Kim Watkins at 404.385-2377 or Deborah Covin Wilson at 404. 894-3850)
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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.
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Admissions Requirements Checklist• Schedule appointment with counselor• Obtain transcripts• Obtain application• Arrange for testing or obtain test scores
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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)
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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/
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• 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
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• 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.
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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.
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Website
http://www.ohr.gatech.edu/careerdevelopment/tuitionassistance
This site provides up to date information on the Tuition Assistance Programs.
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Things to Consider• Commitment• Balancing Family, School, and Work• Finances• Maintaining Adequate Energy Level• Studying• Time it will take to complete degree
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Questions?Please contact either Kim Watkins at
404.385-2377 or Deborah Covin Wilson at 404.894.3850