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  <title><![CDATA[Apply for Education Assistance Now Through July 15]]></title>
  <body><![CDATA[<div><div><p>Eligible Georgia Tech employees can apply for fall semester tuition assistance now through July 15.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p></div><div><h5>Full-time faculty and staff have the following options:&nbsp;</h5></div><div><ol><li><strong>Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) </strong>provides a tuition waiver to full-time, benefits-eligible employees who have worked for at least six months within the University System of Georgia. &nbsp;</li></ol></div><div><ol start="2"><li><strong>Staff Tuition Reimbursement Assistance Program (STRAP)</strong> provides partial tuition reimbursement at any accredited private institution. Employees are eligible for STRAP if they have worked for at least 12 months at Georgia Tech.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ol></div><div><p>Time worked in a temporary position <em>does not</em> count toward the eligibility requirement for either assistance program.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p></div><div><h5>Application Process&nbsp;</h5></div><div><ol><li>Apply for school through the admissions office of the institution you plan to attend during their designated application dates.&nbsp;</li></ol></div><div><ol start="2"><li>Open a TAP or STRAP application via the <a href="https://gatech.service-now.com/asc" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Administrative Services</a> portal.&nbsp;</li></ol></div><div><ol start="3"><li>List the courses you plan to take. If you are not sure, put your best guess (you can reach out via your application request to change it later).&nbsp;</li></ol></div><div><ol start="4"><li>Submit your application. It will automatically route for approval.&nbsp;</li></ol></div></div><div><div><ol start="5"><li>Register for classes.&nbsp;</li></ol></div><div><p>Please ensure your application is submitted and approved by<strong> July 15 at 5 p.m</strong>. <strong>Applications received after this date cannot be honored.</strong> A new application must be completed for each semester by the deadline. <strong>If the deadline falls on a holiday or weekend, the business day prior applies</strong>.&nbsp;</p></div><div><h5>Resources&nbsp;</h5></div><div><p>The Administrative Services Center has compiled comprehensive resources to guide you through the application and approval process. Click the links below for more information.&nbsp;</p></div><div><ul><li><a href="https://bpb-us-e1.wpmucdn.com/sites.gatech.edu/dist/5/4646/files/2025/02/Education-Assistance-Application-Toolkit.pdf" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Education Assistance Application Toolkit</a>&nbsp;</li></ul></div><div><ul><li><a href="https://mediaspace.gatech.edu/media/Education+Assistance+Info+Session+Applying+for+TAP+and+STRAP+%28Fall+2025%29/1_ews1607e/267634322" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Applying Session Recording</a>&nbsp;</li></ul></div><div><ul><li><a href="https://mediaspace.gatech.edu/media/Education+Assistance+Approving+TAP+and+STRAP+%28managers+and+supervisors%29+Fall+2025/1_ihrp4fxc/267634322" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Approving Session Recording</a>&nbsp;</li></ul></div><div><ul><li><a href="https://sites.gatech.edu/gtasc/files/2024/09/TAP-and-STRAP-Flyer.pdf" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Education Assistance Flyer</a>&nbsp;</li></ul></div><div><ul><li><a href="https://policylibrary.gatech.edu/employment/tap" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">TAP Policy</a>&nbsp;</li></ul></div><div><ul><li><a href="https://policylibrary.gatech.edu/employment/strap" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">STRAP Policy</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul></div></div>]]></body>
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