Tuition Benefits
Professional Development Reimbursement Program (PDRP)
- All AFSCME-represented employees working 18.5 or more hours per 80-hour pay period are eligible for reimbursement of up to $1,000 per fiscal year for qualified professional development expenses.
- Funds are distributed on a quarterly basis, subject to approval, based upon the number of applicants and funds available.
- The program reimburses employees' out-of-pocket expenses that are documented by a receipt of payment and proof of successful completion (i.e. final grade of "C" or above for classes, or certificate of completion for conferences, seminars, and workshops).
What's Eligible
- Classes for academic credit not covered by the OHSU Employee Tuition Benefit (ETB) program.
- Textbook and other materials required for class.
- Continuing Education units (CEUs).
- Professional association conferences, workshops, and seminars.
- First time certification/licensing fee or exam.
Amount of Assistance
|
Program Type |
Maximum Award* |
|
Tuition for academic credit, including textbooks and other materials required for class |
Up to $250 per application/per quarter |
|
Continuing education units (CEUs), including books and materials required |
Up to $250 per application/per quarter |
|
Professional association conferences, workshops, and seminars with no CEUs awarded |
Up to $250 per application/per quarter |
|
Professional association conferences, workshops, and seminars with CEUs awarded |
Up to $500 per application/per quarter |
|
First time certification/licensing fee or exam |
Up to $500 per application/per fiscal year |
When to Apply
After receipt of documented proof of successful completion (a transcript, grade report, certificate, or other documentation) submit an application. Quarterly deadlines are below.
| Quarter | Application Deadline for Reimbursement |
| July 1 - September 30 (Summer) | October 31 |
| October 1 - December 31 (Fall) | January 31 |
| January 1 - March 31 (Winter) | April 30 |
| April 1 - June 30 (Spring) | July 31 |
Special Note
Applicants may apply for only one reimbursable event per quarter. Only expense receipts dated for the submission quarter may be reimbursed. Once submission deadline has passed, receipts for the prior quarter will not be reimbursed.
Polices
Application Form
A network login and an OHSU email address are required for this application form. If you do not know your network login/password, please call the ITG Help Desk at 494-2222. If you need either type of account, please ask your manager to go to the ITG User Accounts page and select "Create a new account". Accounts typically take 3-5 business days to be created.
PDRP Request Form
Other Funding
Employee Tuition Benefit (ETB) Program
- Undergraduate and graduate programs
- RN to BS and Graduate RN Programs
