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One way to increase your self-development and professional growth is by participating in academic, credit-bearing or noncredit courses. The University at Buffalo encourages continuous learning. We offer several options for members of our campus community who are interested in enhancing their skills and knowledge.
Apply via the web.
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State employees represented by UUP. Both full-time and part-time employees are eligible.
Applicants must maintain their employment status at the University for the duration of the course(s) specified. For more information, contact State Benefits Administration, University Human Resources 120 Crofts Hall, 645-4486. |
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Any SUNY-sponsored credit bearing course; may be taken for credit or no credit. Individual instruction (such as thesis guidance) is not covered. One course per semester or summer session may be taken, on a space available basis.
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Full credit hour cost, (outstanding balances in Student Accounts must first be cleared); all fees will be charged to the employee. |
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- Apply via the web.
- Do NOT register through usual student registration
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Download an application.
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Applicant must be a University employee with a State, Research Foundation or UBF affiliation, working at least half time, who has a minimum of six months of service prior to the beginning of the course. |
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8 credit hours per semester not to exceed 15 per year per person as long as funding lasts. The year for this program is available during summer, fall, and spring terms
You may select any four-year SUNY-sponsored course; but the course must be a credit bearing, college course. |
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Full-time employees (1.0 FTE):
- 50% tuition routinely waived as long as funding lasts.
- 100% waived ONLY for State employees if required on their Performance Evaluation on file in Personnel and approved by appropriate VP/Provost.
Part-time employees (.50-.99 FTE):
- 25% tuition waived. Less than .50 FTE are not eligible.
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- Register through the usual course registration
- Complete a B140W application
- Mail the form to University HR, 120 Crofts Hall, North Campus.
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The New York State/New York State Correctional Officer & Police Benevolent Association (NYSCOPBA) Tuition Reimbursement Program is funded by the April 30, 2009 Interest Arbitration Award and the negotiated agreement between the State of New York and NYSCOPBA. |
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All full-time employees whose positions are assigned to the Security Services Unit represented by NYSCOPBA and who have had six months continuous state service immediately prior to the beginning date of the course work are eligible.
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Reimbursable expenses are those costs that relate to the pursuit of an educational activity. These expenses include tuition for approved credit or non-credit course work, individual course registration, and all mandatory fees. The program provides reimbursement for courses beginning after March 31, 2007 through March 31, 2011.
Annual fiscal year allowance per applicant for:
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April 1, 2007-
March 31, 2008
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100% of the covered tuition expense up to $1,200 |
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April 1, 2008-
March 31, 2009
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100% of the covered tuition expense up to $1,200 |
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April 1, 2009-
March 31, 2010
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100% of the covered tuition expense up to $1,200 |
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April 1, 2010-
March 31, 2011
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100% of the covered tuition expense up to $1,200 |
Reimbursement within a fiscal year is determined by the start date of the course. The State fiscal year begins on April 1 and ends on March 31.
Beginning April 1, 2010 applicants may be reimbursed for book expenses up to a maximum of $250 per course. To be eligible, the applicant must provide proof from the educational organization that the reading material is mandatory for the related course. Shipping fees and taxes on mandatory reading material will be paid up to the $250 maximum. Total funds assigned to the program may be limited and are subject to availability.
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| APPLICATION SUBMISSION PROCESS |
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Once registered for course work, applicant must complete a separate Tuition Reimbursement Application SSU-004 form for each course for which reimbursement is requested. The SSU-004 form must be submitted to the agency/facility staff development or personnel office for review and approval.
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| APPLICANT REIMBURSEMENT PROCESS |
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To obtain reimbursement, applicant must complete a New York State Standard or Quick Pay Voucher available in the agency/facility business office within 30 working days following the receipt of a satisfactory course completion document.
A payment voucher must be submitted to the agency/facility staff development or personnel office for payment.
The voucher will be forwarded to the agency/facility finance office to be processed through the Office of the State
Comptroller in accordance with the rules and regulations concerning the expenditure of state funds. These guidelines are subject to the discretion of the agency/facility.
Attachments to the payment voucher must include:
- The original itemized paid receipt from the educational organization
- A copy of the Tuition Reimbursement Application SSU-004 form indicating approval of the course
- Course completion document
Note: The satisfactory course completion document must the original grade report, or a letter from the educational organization stating satisfactory completion of the course work. The letter must indicate the date of course completion.
- Proof of mandatory reading material from the educational organization for book expense reimbursement
- The receipt must include book title
Applicants are advised to retain a copy of the application and documentation for records.
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These guidelines apply to course work beginning April 1, 2007 through March 31, 2011. |
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The New York State-Public Employees Federation Professional Development Committee (PDC) is pleased to announce professional development programs for employees in the Professional, Scientific and Technical Services (PS&T) Unit for the time period April 1, 2011 through December 31, 2011. For complete guidelines, please visit http://www.goer.ny.gov//Training_Development/PEF/index.cfm. |
| PUBLIC SERVICE TRAINING PROGRAM (PSTP) |
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As detailed below, the PSTP provides a number of programs that support both credit-bearing coursework and non-credit-bearing activities such as participation in job-related seminars and workshops. Deadlines for submission of applications for the following programs appear in the guidelines.
- College Tuition Reimbursement (CTR) Program
Employees receive reimbursement for one credit bearing college course commencing between April 1, 2011, and December 31, 2011 at an accredited school. Online applications begin July 1, 2011. For information go to http://www.goer.state.ny.us/train/pst/tuition/
- Nurses’ Enhanced Voucher and CTR Programs
Registered Nurses (RNs) who are matriculated in a nursing degree program receive enhanced benefits through the CTR program. Online applications begin July 1, 2011. For information go to: http://www.goer.state.ny.us/train/pst/tuition/nurses.html
- Workshop and Seminar Reimbursement (WSR) Program (formerly the Voucher Alternative [VALT] Program)
Employees receive reimbursement for certain non-credit bearing courses, seminars, and workshops offered between April 1, 2011, and December 31, 2011. Online applications begin July 1, 2011. For information go to http://www.goer.state.ny.us/train/pst/tuition/
- Nurses’ Enhanced Pilot WSR Program
RNs receive enhanced benefits through the WSR program.
For information go to http://www.goer.state.ny.us/train/pst/tuition/nurses.html
- Certification and Licensure Exam Fee Reimbursement Program
Employees receive reimbursement for qualifying fees associated with examinations leading to initial licensure or certification. For information go to http://www.goer.state.ny.us/train/pst/CertLicenseExamFee/
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| PUBLIC SERVICE WORKSHOP PROGRAMS (PSWP) |
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For more information please click here.
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We support and participate in a variety of initiatives and award programs with our union partners. Various resources and grants are available to eligible individuals interested in taking advantage of these opportunities.
UUP GRANTS
The State of New York and the United University Professions (UUP) have established a grant fund for efforts that impact the quality and productivity of our UUP community.
GSEU GRANTS
The GSEU and the State of New York have established funds to support professional development activities of our graduate assistants and teaching assistants.
CSEA GRANTS
The State of New York and CSEA have established a Partnership for Education and Training whicprovides programs and services for NYS employees and agencies that promote:
- increased career mobility, workplace safety and health, and job satisfaction;
- a highly skilled, motivated, and productive workforce committed to excellence in public service; and
- effective labor-management relationships between State and CSEA representatives.
UB is committed to providing all employees with learning and development opportunities and the tools to manage their own professional development. Click here to visit our Learning and Development pages where you can review our current schedule of noncredit professional development classes.
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