CLEVELAND COUNTY SCHOOLS GUIDELINES FOR TUITION REIMBURSEMENT - Due to current budget contraints, only programs in process prior to this academic year will be reimbursed during 2009-2010 Advanced Degree and Certification Programs Cleveland County Schools, in conjunction with the Title II Program, in its commitment to have high quality teachers in each classroom and to attract and retain excellent teachers, will provide tuition reimbursement for employees who meet the following criteria: Licensed employees who are earning college/university credit toward: Master’s of Education Degree in an academic content area Required license as a Lateral Entry Teacher Add-on license in currently identified areas of need: Mathematics, Science, Foreign Languages, and ESL.  Employees who are currently receiving tuition reimbursement who do not meet the above criteria may continue to do so until they have completed their program of study. Employees must be in CCS payroll status at the time the course begins, is completed, and at the time of reimbursement.  Participation in tuition reimbursement is a statement of one’s commitment to continued service to Cleveland County Schools and its students. Employees must be working toward a licensure degree that is recognized by the state of North Carolina whether at an on-campus program or an online program: -  The institution and degree program must be regionally accredited by one of the six regional accrediting bodies in the U.S. (Middle States, New England, North Central, Northwest, Southern, and Western Associations of Colleges & Schools). -  When adding a new license area, or upgrading an existing area to a higher class level, the particular program must be a state-approved program that leads to licensure in the state where the college resides. - Tuition will be reimbursed two times per year at the rate of up to $75.00 per semester hour for up to 18 semester hours completed per school year. -  First payment will be processed after the Fall Semester and will include reimbursements for the Summer and / or Fall sessions. -       Second payment will be processed after the completion of the Spring semester. Tuition reimbursement will be made for grades “A” or “B.” The only cost which will be reimbursed is tuition – registration fees, textbooks, and travel fees are not eligible for reimbursement.  Candidates for reimbursement must submit the following documents on or before the due dates.  Documents will not be accepted for prior approval or reimbursement after each due date.  If you plan to send the documents through the school mail, make sure they are sent early enough for arrival on or before the due date to Dr. Martha Hill at the Patton Drive Office. Summer Prior Approval Form  Due on or before June 5, 2009 Fall Prior Approval Form Due on or before September 1, 2009 Spring Prior Approval Form Due on or before December 1, 2009 Request for Summer and / or Fall Tuition Reimbursement Form, documentation of tuition payment receipts, and transcript / grade reports due on or before December 30, 2009 .  Request for Spring Tuition Reimbursement Form, documentation of payment receipt, and transcript / grade report due on or before May 28, 2010. Prior Approval for Tuition Reimbursement Form - Microsoft Word