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Get Your Company to Pay For Your Learning
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Susan Aaron
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Sheepish
about seeking reimbursement for your educational
expenses? Don't be. Companies wouldn't offer to pay for
your courses if they didn't benefit from doing it. Sheri
Mullin, HR director at Verilytics, Inc. explains that
"having the most educated staff fulfills the company's
Goals."
Mary Rose of Sapers & Wallack, an HR consulting firm,
says benefits such as tuition reimbursement help
companies "remain competitive in the marketplace.
They're recruitment tools."
Here's a quick review of tuition and training benefits.
There are no standard policies, so use this list to get
a handle on what your company may offer.
Reimbursement Checklist
Percentage of Reimbursement: Some companies pay
100 percent of expenses, some only a fraction and some
not a cent.
Grade Requirements: Many have standards, such
as a B or better at the graduate level, or C or better
at the undergraduate level.
Timing of Payments: Reimbursements may occur
before or after you take a course. If there's a grade
policy, companies that have already handed over money
will expect to get it back if your grade is not
acceptable.
If they only pay after the course, you may have to
initially fund school yourself. Bill Shaw, a law
student at Suffolk University, reports: "My
company will reimburse me after I've proven I've
received B's or better. I've got a year of tuition on my
credit card!"
Subject Matter: Most companies expect your
courses to directly relate to your job, but a few offer
reimbursement for almost any kind of learning up to an
annual dollar limit set by the IRS.
Type of Learning: There can be distinctions
between degree courses and training. A course is often
seen as an employee benefit, while a short training
session may be a business expense. This difference
affects approval processes and budgets. Also, some
companies demand courses be taken at accredited
institutions.
Limitations: There may be caps on yearly
spending or the number of courses permitted per
employee.
"If a company has a policy in place, getting education
reimbursed may be as simple as following the company
rules," says Caroline Parker, an HR representative for
Empirix. If there isn't a policy in place or if your
vision of education doesn't fit company guidelines,
don't give up. Be open, flexible and ready to negotiate.
Steps to Educational Reimbursement
Equipped with this checklist, you can now focus on
matching your learning Goals with the company's
resources. Follow these steps to maximize the education
benefits you may be entitled to.
Learn your company's policies. Don't just go ahead and
take a course. Understand your company's policies and
get approval beforehand. Look for reimbursement rules in
the literature you received when you were hired, on the
company's Web site or intranet or through a quick call
to HR. Get written confirmation of any oral explanations
of the rules.
Do your reSearch. There may be many ways you can
approach learning, including degree programs, training
seminars, conferences and online courses. "Check to see
if your company's learning benefits include job-related
magazines and books," suggests Parker.
Consult your coworkers. They may be able to give you
company-specific advice and an all-important heads-up
about what's hot and what's not.
Present your learning plan to your manager. He or she
may have to sign off on it even if education is a
promised benefit. Gauge how formal or informal this
process should be. Be ready to explain: How your
intended education will benefit your work. How you can
handle both your job and courses.
If you're denied, revise and reapply. If your employer
doesn't agree to fund your learning, reconsider your
plan. Perhaps there's a bargain you can reach. Instead
of a college-level course, consider a course given by a
professional organization.
Leverage your yearly review. Annual performance reviews
should be a time to discuss your future with the company
as well as past performance. Be sure to talk about the
education you need to do your job better or to take on
more responsibility.
Got a problem? Talk to HR. Your HR department's duties
include being an advocate for employees and a competitor
for hiring the best talent. It's in their best interest
to build a satisfied team.
Choose a Job that Pays For Education
If education is one of your overriding Goals and your
present situation doesn't offer the benefits you need,
you may want to look for a new job. Licensed
professionals, such as nurses or CPAs, should certainly
check out education benefits before taking a job. "Some
education may be involved in order to maintain their job
descriptions," reminds Mary Rose of Sapers & Wallack, an
HR consulting firm.
Target the right companies. Check out company
Web sites and call the HR departments before applying.
Consider company size. Larger companies are
more likely to provide education benefits; they
typically have more money and more opportunities for
promotion.
Apply for the right positions. Most companies
will only pay for education that benefits the job you
hold.
Exploit your contacts. Ask your colleagues
which companies have great benefits.
Work for a college or university. You may be
able to take their courses. An added benefit to this
method -- you may not be limited to courses directly
related to your job.
Consider firms with in-house training. While it
won't earn letters after your name, your next employer
will appreciate the training's practical nature.
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