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Tuition Assistance Plan
HARVARD UNIVERSITY
Non-Harvard Course Reimbursement
Benefits
Guidelines for Completing Tuition Assistance Plan
Non-Harvard Reimbursement Request
TAP is available for Degree, License or Certificate courses outside of Harvard to support staff who:
1.
work at least 17.5 hours per week; and
2.
are paid on the regular payroll; and
3.
have 90 days of service prior to the start of the course and have completed the orientation and
review period.
Complete one form for each course.
The completed form must be submitted to Crosby Benefit Systems within 60 days after the end of the course
to receive reimbursement. If you are unable to obtain the required information within the 60-day period, you
must contact Benefits prior to the deadline.
Submit the following paperwork:
1.
completed TAP form;
2.
a copy of the course cost (bursar’s bill or page from the catalogue);
3.
a receipt showing the specific course was paid;
4.
grade or document proving completion of the course. If a program does not give out grades (pass
or fail, certificate programs) proof of completing the course (such as a copy of the certificate or a
letter from the instructor attesting the student completed the course) will be considered proof of
passing.
All paperwork should be mailed to Crosby Benefit Systems, 27 Christina St, Newton, MA 02461 or faxed to
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617 928 0001. Tuition requests are processed semi-monthly. For completed requests submitted by the 15
of the month, checks will be issued by the last day of the month; for completed requests submitted by the
th
last day, checks will be issued by the 15
of the following month. Note: Reimbursement checks will be
mailed to your home address.
To certify your employment and eligibility for TAP, you must sign the TAP form and obtain the signature of
you immediate supervisor or the signature of your area personnel officer.
Checklist:
1.
Check the semester in which you are taking the course.
2.
Check to indicate if you are registering for degree, license or certificate program.
3.
List the school/institution where you are taking the course.
4.
Provide the complete course title and credit hours listed in the brochure/catalogue. Fill in the
beginning and ending dates of the course.
5.
Enter the tuition for the course. Most staff are eligible to receive 90% of tuition, up to a maximum
reimbursement of $5,250 per calendar year (January 1 - December 31). If you have reached the
reimbursement maximum, your information will be forwarded to the HUCTW to be processed for an
Education Fund award.
Please see the TAP section of HARVie for additional information regarding eligibility, wait
periods, credit limits, and plan design, or contact the Benefits Services Group with
questions at 617-496-4001.

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