APPEL-SpEd Partial Tuition Reimbursement Opportunity

We are excited to share an opportunity with our APPEL-SpEd participants.

Any course listed on your Professional Learning Plan (PLP) you successfully completed at a USBE partner Institute of Higher Education (IHE) are eligible for tuition reimbursement costs of up to $500 until USBE funds for tuition reimbursements are depleted.

How to qualify for tuition reimbursement:

Pay up front.

1) Pay the tuition cost up front to the IHE to take a required course from your PLP.

2) Complete the course with a “C” or better.

Request reimbursement for the tuition cost up to $500 per course.

3) Have your University submit your official transcript with all the awarded credit/grades to transcripts@schools.utah.gov. Do this before submitting any receipt.

4) Submit an official University receipt for each university transcript submitted listing the tuition amount for each course with its course name and number and who paid for the course to https://usbe.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_51nmGi9EjHDlMCa

Receive reimbursement.

- - APPEL-SpEd team verifies the passing grade (C or better) and date course credit was awarded from your official higher education partner transcript.
  - APPEL-SpEd team verifies the amount of the tuition for the course and the party who paid for the tuition - either you or your LEA - by your submitted receipt.
  - APPEL-SpEd team sends a DocHub to you for verification you haven’t already been reimbursed by another funding source.
  - On receipt of the signed DocHub, the APPEL-SpEd Team contacts you with the next steps.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will the reimbursement program be available the entire time I am in APPEL-SpEd? The reimbursement program will be available “until the money runs out” which may happen before your PLP is completed.

How long does an APPEL SpEd participant have to request course reimbursement? Each reimbursement cycle commences when the official transcript is received by USBE and the APPEL-SpEd team applies completed courses to your PLP.

Are books and materials eligible for reimbursement? No.

Which IHE’s are partners with the USBE? All Utah-based higher education educator preparation programs who offer required courses a-la-carte are partners. Currently the list includes Utah Tech University (Dixie State University), Salt Lake Community College, Southern Utah University, and University of Utah.

When will I receive my reimbursement? Expect to wait approximately a month after the required documentation (transcript, receipt, DocHub form) has been received.

How will the reimbursement be sent to me? Reimbursement comes via a paper check.

What if I enrolled in a course before July 2021, but did not complete it until after July 2021–is that course eligible for reimbursement? Yes. Reimbursement is based on the date the credit is awarded.

If I enroll in a course and pay tuition before July 2024, but do not complete it until after that date, am I eligible for reimbursement? No. Courses must be completed before July 2024.

What if tuition is more or less than $500? Tuition will only be reimbursed up to $500 per course. For example:

- - $300 per course tuition cost is reimbursed for $300
  - $350 per course tuition cost is reimbursed for $350
  - $425 per course tuition cost is reimbursed for $425
  - $500 per course tuition cost is reimbursed for $500
  - $1,350 per course tuition cost is reimbursed for $500

Can I request reimbursement for more than one course? Yes. You can request up to $500 for each approved course (meeting a PLP requirement) you complete during the timeframe. For example:

- - if you complete two courses each costing $300, you would be reimbursed for $600
  - If you complete two courses each costing $500, you would be reimbursed for $1,000
  - If you complete two courses each costing $1,350 each, you would reimbursed for $1,000

Is there a limit on the number of courses an individual can be reimbursed for? No limit as long as the passed course is on your PLP and is reimbursed only once.

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