{"685399":{"#nid":"685399","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Apply for Education Assistance Starting Oct. 15","body":[{"value":"\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEligible Georgia Tech employees can apply for spring semester tuition assistance Oct. 15 through Nov. 14.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFull-time faculty and staff have the following options:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Col\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETuition Assistance Program (TAP) \u003C\/strong\u003Eprovides a tuition waiver to full-time, benefits-eligible employees who have worked for at least six months within the University System of Georgia.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ol\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Col start=\u00222\u0022\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EStaff Tuition Reimbursement Assistance Program (STRAP)\u003C\/strong\u003E provides partial tuition reimbursement at any accredited private institution. Georgia Tech employees are eligible for STRAP if they have worked here for at least 12 months.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ol\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETime worked in a temporary position \u003Cem\u003Edoes not\u003C\/em\u003E count toward the eligibility requirement for either assistance program.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EApplication Process\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Col\u003E\u003Cli\u003EDuring their designated application dates, apply through the admissions office of the institution you plan to attend.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ol\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Col start=\u00222\u0022\u003E\u003Cli\u003EOpen a TAP or STRAP application via the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gatech.service-now.com\/asc\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EAdministrative Services\u003C\/a\u003E portal.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ol\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Col start=\u00223\u0022\u003E\u003Cli\u003EList 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.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ol\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Col start=\u00224\u0022\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESubmit your application. It will automatically route for approval.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ol\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Col start=\u00225\u0022\u003E\u003Cli\u003ERegister for classes.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ol\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPlease ensure your application is submitted and approved by\u003Cstrong\u003E Nov. 14* at 5 p.m\u003C\/strong\u003E. \u003Cstrong\u003EApplications received after this date cannot be honored.\u003C\/strong\u003E A new application must be completed for each semester by the deadline.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EResources\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Administrative Services Center has compiled comprehensive resources to guide you through the application and approval process. Click the links below for more information.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/policylibrary.gatech.edu\/employment\/tap\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ETAP Policy\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/policylibrary.gatech.edu\/employment\/strap\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ESTRAP Policy\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EQuestions? 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