All course work is to be undertaken on a part-time basis only. Matriculated means formal acceptance and enrollment at an approved educational institution as a degree candidate. In no event shall credit or non-credit recreation, physical education, hobby or personal interest courses of study, whether required for a degree program or not, be eligible for reimbursement under this program. Expenses for course work needed to comply with the Mandatory Continuing Legal Education requirement for all attorneys admitted to the practice of law in New York State are reimbursable. The educational organization offering the course work must meet minimum academic standards as defined by the New York State Education Department or the U.S. Office of Education.
Expenses are to be itemized on an original paid receipt.
The State fiscal year begins on April 1 and ends on March 31. Total reimbursement within a fiscal year is calculated on the basis of the start date of course work. Prior to submitting an application for reimbursement, employees are expected to investigate and apply for all alternate sources of tuition support and financial assistance for which they may be eligible. Employees receiving tuition support or financial assistance from any alternate source must report it and the amount on the application form. This amount will be deducted before computing the allowable reimbursement.