Transcript Thinking About Going Back to School?

Thinking About Going Back to
School?
Deborah Covin Wilson, CPLP, SPHR
Office of Human Resources
Office of Human Resources
www.ohr.gatech.edu
Decide
• What should I do?
• Where should I go?
• What major or degree should I pursue?
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Selection Considerations
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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 BeNedra
Williams at 404.894.3925)
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www.ohr.gatech.edu
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
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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:
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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:
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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
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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
BeNedra Williams at 404.894.3925
Office of Human Resources
www.ohr.gatech.edu