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Through this process eligible staff may apply for assistance in an amount up to $2000 per calendar year, not to exceed a total of $8000 for undergraduate or graduate studies at an educational institution that satisfies the definition of an educational institution in the relevant section of the tax code.
ELIGIBILITY:
Active employees who are classified as "full-time" (regularly scheduled to work 35 or more hours per week) with at least six months of continuous service immediately prior to the start of the course are eligible to apply for reimbursement for qualified tuition expenses. (For purposes of this policy, "active" means employees who are not on a leave of absence at the time of taking the course.) Note that this policy requires the course work to be related to one’s current position or possibly lead to promotional opportunities, and that this policy requires employees to attain a certain grade level to receive the benefit in the future.
Applications are accepted for the following deadlines: March 1, June 1, September 1, December 1.
For full policy details and forms, please see your Office Manager or go to: \\Chocorua\nhs\Common\Employee_Information\Tuition Assistance
Additional Benefits
In addition to the benefits in this guide, Northern Human Services also offers the following:
• Employee Funded Auto/Homeowners Insurance
• Bereavement Leave
• Jury Duty Pay
• Workers’ Comp Insurance
• Direct Deposit
• Credit Union Membership
• Financial Advisor & Financial Seminars
Who do I contact with questions or changes to my plans?
Any questions about the available benefits should be addressed to your local Office Manager or the Center Office Human Resource Department. Remember to contact your Office Manager if you have a change of address, phone number, or a significant life change such as marriage, divorce, addition or deletion of dependents.
This booklet is provided for your convenience and is for informational purposes only. Northern Human Services and Borislow Insurance are not responsible for errors, omissions or changes initiated by Northern Human Services, Borislow Insurance, or a Third Party. The Subscriber Certificate(s) and applicable riders define the terms and conditions of these benefits in greater detail. If there is a discrepancy between the information in this pamphlet and the official subscriber certificate(s) and/or riders, the official subscriber certificate(s) and/or riders will always govern. Although this guide may reference an individual policy (voluntary benefit(s)), these individual policies available through employment with the Plan Sponsor are not subject to ERISA or the provisions of this Plan even though our benefit materials may mention such benefits. The Plan Sponsor does not sponsor, endorse, or contribute toward these voluntary benefits and they are not considered part of any program of benefits maintained by the Plan Sponsor. This guide is not a contract and does not intend to create contractual obligations of any kind. Revised May 1, 2020.
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