Georgia Chapter

The Leading Professional Association in the Solid Waste Field
823 Prada Court • Lawrenceville, GA 30043
Telephone: (770) 822-9308 • FAX: (770) 338-2735
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NEXT DEADLINE FOR SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS:
MARCH 1, 2012

Scholarships & Tuition Reimbursement

Scholarships

Colonel Jim Raudebaugh Memorial Scholarship

Graduating High School Seniors

Currently Enrolled College or Technical School Students

 

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Purpose
Eligibility and Qualification Criteria
Expense Guidelines
Member Responsibilities
Payments and Tax Implications
Application Filing Procedures
Copy of Application

I. Purpose

To encourage members to continue their formal education as part of their professional development by providing financial assistance for Solid Waste related education, which is mutually advantageous to the industry and the member.

II. Eligibility and Qualification Criteria

A. Eligibility Criteria

To be considered eligible for the Tuition Reimbursement Program the person must be a member who has been with the SWANA-Georgia Chapter for at least three years and has been employed in the Solid Waste Industry for five years. Reimbursement is limited to a maximum of $1,000 annually (as funds are available).

B. Qualification Criteria

The following factors will be taken into consideration when granting approval for tuition reimbursement:

• In order to receive reimbursement, the course needs to be completed with satisfactory performance, undergraduate courses “C” or better, and graduate courses “B” or better, and a “pass” when taking a pass/fail course.

• The course or program must be work-related and must have present or future application to a job in the Solid Waste Industry.

• The institution where the course work is taken must be regionally accredited by a recognized accrediting agency.

• Members must obtain prior approval in writing for all course work, degree program, course of study and costs in advance from the SWANA Board of Directors before registering for a course.

Note, work related seminars, extension courses, certification programs, workshops, and other educational programs of short duration are not eligible for tuition reimbursement.

III. Expense Guidelines

SWANA-Georgia Chapter will reimburse for the following:

• Tuition at a rate of 50% of accredited state institution (e.g. UGA, Georgia Tech, Georgia State, etc.) costs.

Please note, SWANA-Georgia Chapter does not reimburse for the following:

• Computer transmission fees for distance learning programs
• Required textbooks
• Required lab fees
• Required student body fees
• Postage fees incurred for long distance programs
• Parking fees
• Pre-assessments – CLEP, GMAT, GRE, SAT or other required entrance testing
• Courses that prepare for entrance testing
• Admission fee or application fee to college or university
• Late fees
• Payment deferral/installment fees
• Credit card fees
• Calculators
• Software
• Secretarial services
• Assessment fees for life experience portfolios
• Graduation fee
• Tutor fees
• Computers

IV. Member Responsibilities

The member is responsible for the following:

• Securing the necessary SWANA pre-approvals (must be in writing) for course work and degree plans, prior to commencement of course or program.
• Gaining acceptance and registering for the course or program
• Paying for all expenses at the time of registration
• Completing the course with a satisfactory performance, undergraduate courses “C” or better, and graduate courses “B” or better, and a “pass” when taking a pass/fail course.
• Submitting required original documentation to the SWANA Board of Directors for review and approvals upon successful completion of any course.

Required documentation includes:

• Original, completed and approved Tuition Reimbursement Program application
• Original itemized, receipts for course(s)
• Original report cards

V. Payments and Tax Implications

A. Payments Made by an Outside Agency

A member will be eligible for reimbursement if he or she has paid out-of-pocket expenses directly to the school. Any financial assistance paid to the school on the behalf of a member is not eligible for reimbursement. This applies to scholarships, PELL grants, benefits of the GI bill, federal assistance, or other student financial aid money that is not required to be paid back to the lending or granting institution by the member.

Members receiving tuition support of financial assistance from any alternate source must report it including the amount of the application form. This amount will be deducted before computing the allowable reimbursement. Members who fail to report alternate sources and amounts of financial aid on the application will be liable for return of the reimbursement award, and face possible exclusion from future reimbursement program eligibility.

B. Expectations

SWANA expects that members completing coursework will maintain their membership. Should a member not maintain their membership in good standing while participating in this program, no reimbursement shall be made for the course/program being taken at the time.

VI. Application Filing Procedures

1. Members should complete the course application and must obtain approval prior to enrolling in the course.

2. Course applications are to be kept by the member and the SWANA Scholarship Committee Chairperson.

3. Upon course completion, members should present submission of certification/grades to SWANA Scholarship Committee Chairperson for final review and submittal to the Treasurer for final approval.

4. ORIGINALS of the application, course completion, certification/grades, itemized receipts; syllabus, degree plan (if applicable) and a completed and properly signed check request form is submitted to SWANA Scholarship Committee Chairperson.

Please note, any application that is submitted without the required information will be returned to the member.

Click here for a copy of the application.

 

 

 

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