Patent ID: 8352381

Claim:
A system for tracking a tuition reimbursement program within a business organization comprising: a human resource and administrative command functions computer processor configured for: configuring a website relating to the tuition reimbursement program, managing the tuition reimbursement program, displaying a request for tuition reimbursement, receiving input regarding an approval or denial of the request for tuition reimbursement, providing information and help regarding the tuition reimbursement program, providing a status update on a request for tuition reimbursement, collecting tuition reimbursement application details and related documentation, and generating reports relating to the tuition reimbursement program; an employee functions computer processor configured for: requesting tuition reimbursement, creating and altering an employee profile, submitting course grades into the system, and downloading a documentation checklist, and a managerial functions computer processor configured for: alerting a manager of an employee who requested tuition reimbursement that the request for tuition reimbursement has been submitted and requires approval by the manager, displaying the request for tuition reimbursement, and receiving input from the manager regarding an approval or a denial of the request for tuition reimbursement; wherein the managing the tuition reimbursement program comprises functions including, creating a plurality of user groups as a function of eligibility for the tuition reimbursement program, overriding an application for tuition reimbursement by an administrator, modifying accredited school and class information, modifying degree types that are accepted by employer policy, modifying tax questions relating to tuition reimbursement based on employer policy, approving or denying payment requests for tuition reimbursement, enabling or disabling book or fee reimbursements, tax questions, and acceptable grade types, validating grade reports, and accepting tuition receipt documentation by attaching the tuition receipts to an application record.