Back to school: MGH employees benefit from tuition assistance 

This month, many MGH employees may be returning to school to advance their skills or pursue a college degree. Among the concerns of some returning students is how to finance their educations.

As an advocate for career growth and education, the MGH aims to help employees who are current or aspiring students meet educational costs through its tuition assistance program. To be eligible for this program, employees must work at least 20 hours per week and have completed six months of continuous service at the time of application. Applicants must be enrolled in a certificate, undergraduate or master’s degree program. Employees are reimbursed upon the successful completion of their course. Reimbursable expenses include tuition, academic and laboratory fees. Books, nonacademic fees and equipment are not reimbursable.

The allotment of tuition reimbursement funds is dependent on the type of program the employee is enrolled in and his or her employment status. Full-time employees are eligible to receive up to $750 for certificate programs and $2,000 for degree programs.  Applications for tuition assistance must be submitted prior to the first day of class. Employees are encouraged to submit applications for tuition assistance well in advance to allow sufficient time for processing.

To apply, employees should submit a completed application, copy of the official letter of acceptance into the program, course description and documentation indicating cost per credit from the current school catalog. To initiate the reimbursement process,employees must submit grades and proof of payment within 60 days of completion of the course or semester.

For more information or to download an application, visit is.partners.org/hr/New_Web/mgh/mgh_training.htm.