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  <title><![CDATA[Apply for Education Assistance Starting Oct. 15]]></title>
  <body><![CDATA[<div><div><p>Eligible Georgia Tech employees can apply for spring semester tuition assistance Oct. 15 through Nov. 14.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p></div><div><p>Full-time faculty and staff have the following options:&nbsp;</p></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;&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. Georgia Tech employees are eligible for STRAP if they have worked here for at least 12 months.&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><p><strong>Application Process</strong>&nbsp;</p></div><div><ol><li>During their designated application dates, apply through the admissions office of the institution you plan to attend.&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> Nov. 14* 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.&nbsp;<br><br><strong>Resources</strong>&nbsp;</p></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://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><p>Questions? Contact the <a href="https://gatech.service-now.com/asc" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Administrative Services Center</a> for assistance.&nbsp;</p></div><div><ul><li>Call 404.385.1111.&nbsp;</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Email support@asc.gatech.edu.&nbsp;</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Submit a <a href="https://gatech.service-now.com/hr?id=sc_cat_item&amp;sys_id=dcaaa4161bbdc950a8622f4b234bcbd6&amp;referrer=popular_items" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">general HR request</a>.&nbsp;</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p>*<strong>When the deadline falls on a holiday or weekend, the business day prior applies</strong>.&nbsp;</p></div></div>]]></body>
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