APPLICATION FOR PARAPROFESSIONAL TUITION ASSISTANCE/TUITION REIMBURSEMENT
Please check one (X):
Paraprofessional Tuition Assistance or
Paraprofessional Tuition Reimbursement
Section I. To be completed by applicant (Please type or print in blue ink)
Semester (Fall, Spring, Summer, or Other):
Last Name:
First Name:
Full Social Security #:
Employee I.D. #:
Home Address:
(Include City, State, and Zip Code)
Year:
Name of Accredited College/University:
Middle and/or Maiden Name:
Current School Assigned:
Home Phone #:
(Include Area Code)
Cellular Phone #:
(Include Area Code)
School Phone #:
Grade Level:
Current Assignment and Job Title/Position:
*Please indicate what type of paraprofessional (ex. General Fund, ESS, Time-Out-Room Moderator) applicant currently is.*
Courses Requested: The Department, Course #, and Course Title must be provided by the applicant.
Example:
EDCI
#441
Methods of Teaching Kindergarten Children
(1) DEPARTMENT
APPROVED OR DENIED BY
COURSE #
COURSE TITLE
_______________________________
(2) DEPARTMENT
APPROVED OR DENIED BY
COURSE #
COURSE TITLE
_______________________________
(3) DEPARTMENT
APPROVED OR DENIED BY
COURSE #
COURSE TITLE
_______________________________
(4) DEPARTMENT
APPROVED OR DENIED BY
COURSE #
COURSE TITLE
_______________________________
I certify that I am enrolling in a higher education program to prepare myself as a certified teacher. I understand that I will become
ineligible for continued participation in this program if the pursued coursework is not successfully completed with a grade D or
above. I understand that if I drop, withdraw, or if I omit pre-approval of the tuition reimbursement application, or fail to
complete a course successfully for which Paraprofessional Tuition Assistance or Reimbursement has been granted, no tuition will
be remitted to me or to the university on my behalf by my employing agency, therefore, I will be responsible for payment.
Moreover, I agree to submit grade sheets within three (3) weeks of course completion. In addition, I give permission for all parties
involved in the implementation of the grant/funding source to release information as required. Finally, I will maintain a signed
copy for my records.
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Signature of Applicant in blue ink (Print Name above signature)
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Date (Month, Day, and Year)
Section II: To Be Completed By the Principal in blue ink.
I certify that the applicant is employed on a full-time basis and is assigned to one or more specific teachers (or schools) to assist
with classroom instruction at
School.
____________________________________________________
Signature of Principal (Print Name above signature)
__________________________________
Date (Month, Day, and Year)
Section III: To Be Completed by the Department Funding this Paraprofessional Tuition Assistance/Reimbursement
Action: Approved
or Denied
(Reason for denial is attached)
____________________________________________________
Signature of Official (Print Name above signature)
Funding Source and Account #:
Date (M/D/Y)
__________________________________
Date (Month, Day, and Year)
(The correct Funding Source and Account # must be indicated.)
Paraprofessional Tuition Assistance or Reimbursement
The Paraprofessional Assistance or Reimbursement helps paraprofessionals to become certified classroom teachers. Tuition Assistance or
Reimbursement does not guarantee continued employment, new job assignments, pay increases, or promotions. Funding for Tuition
Assistance or Reimbursement is available through Federal and State funds for the purpose of providing opportunities for paraprofessionals
to take courses in the College of Education to become certified classroom teachers. The following eligibility requirements must be met:
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Must be a fulltime paraprofessional employed during the entire school semester during which assistance is sought
New hires must begin course work after the their first day of employment
Former/separated employees must complete course work during their time of employment
Must attend an accredited institution and receive passing grades of D or better earning college degree credits
Procedures for Tuition Assistance:
In order to receive tuition assistance:
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Each applicant must download and complete a Paraprofessional Tuition Assistance /Reimbursement application which must be
signed by the applicant’s current principal and submitted to the Office of Human Resources (OHR) at least five (5) days prior to
the start of the semester (Submission cannot be the official first day of class), in order to assure that the courses are allowable.
A hard copy of this application can be obtained in the OHR, or the online version is available at www.bakerschools.org.
It is strongly encouraged that all applicants obtain the most current breakdown of the fees charged by the university enrolled.
A maximum of six (12) credits will be allotted per semester for each July 1st-June 30th fiscal year. Tuition Assistance will be made
equivalent to the current cost of graduate or undergraduate in-state tuition. Tuition for credit courses may be paid for participants
who successfully complete approved courses as evidenced by a grade of D or above, or Pass for a Pass/Fail course. Withdrawal
or Incomplete courses will not be paid.
All late fees are the responsibility of the participant.
The amount paid by the agency for tuition at private universities shall not exceed the highest tuition charged by a public Louisiana
university. Payments for online universities are limited to $350.00 per three (3) hour credit.
PELL Grant recipients cannot be reimbursed by the school district
A pre-approval list will be sent to the University so that the account of the applicant may be credited. University policies may
differ on how and when this credit is posted.
Participants are responsible for payment to the University unless the Paraprofessional Tuition Assistance Application is preapproved by the Office of Human Resources (OHR) and the Federal Programs Department.
Any course changes must first be approved by the Office of Human Resources (OHR) before tuition assistance can be provided.
Procedures for Tuition Reimbursement:
In order to receive tuition reimbursement:
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Each applicant must download and complete a Paraprofessional Tuition Assistance /Reimbursement application which must be
signed by the applicant’s current principal and submitted to the Office of Human Resources (OHR) at least five (5) days prior to
the start of the semester (Submission cannot be the official first day of class), in order to assure that the courses are allowable.
A hard copy of this application can be obtained in the OHR, Support Programs or the online version is available at
www.bakerschools.org. Failure to submit and receive prior approval from the Office of Support Programs will result in funds
being with-held.
Upon receipt of the approval letter from the OHR, the applicant can register for the coursework and pay all fees required. A
maximum of six (12) credits will be allotted per semester for each July 1st-June 30th fiscal year
All late fees are the responsibility of the participant
The amount paid by the agency for tuition at private universities shall not exceed the highest tuition charged by a public Louisiana
university. Payments for online universities are limited to $350.00 per three (3) hour credit.
Upon completion of coursework, the applicant will submit an itemized fee bill (including breakdown of charges), documentation of
final grades and proof of payment to the OHR. All payment documentation must include the applicant’s name.
Participants must attend only approved courses.
After final approval, reimbursement will be paid to the participant within thirty (30) days of receipt of grades by the EBRPSS
business department.
Reimbursement will be made equivalent to the current cost of graduate or undergraduate in-state tuition. Reimbursement for
credit courses may be paid for participants who successfully complete approved courses as evidenced by a grade of D or above,
or Pass for a Pass/Fail course. Withdrawal or Incomplete courses will not be paid.
Participants are responsible for payment to the University unless the Paraprofessional Tuition Assistance/Reimbursement
Application is pre-approved by the OHR and the Federal Programs Department.
Any course changes must first be approved by the OHR before tuition assistance can be provided.
Requests with incomplete documentation and/or failure to turn in documents by the end of the July 1 st-June 30th fiscal year will
not be processed.