Perhaps of greatest general use is the tuition assistance program sponsored by the State University of New York. Employee must be at least half-time on State or Research Foundation payroll. Funding is limited, so apply early. The SUNY Tuition Assistance Program is available to individuals on authorized leaves of absence. Benefits Various tuition assistance benefits are available as the result of negotiated labor agreements between the State of New York and several recognized bargaining units.
Further information is available on specific requirements and appropriate enrollment forms.
UUP employees may also apply through the SUNY Tuition Assistance Program for reimbursement. If the school is listed in the LEAP catalog, CSEA represented employees may apply for a LEAP Tuition Voucher. Refer to the catalog and especially to the deadlines for filing. The course must be related to NYS workforce need and enhance career mobility. All applications are subject to the priority system.