The objective of this policy is to allow individuals with clear career goals to accelerate progress through more flexible access to program funds. The Local Joint Committee (LJC) would approve and monitor combined usage of both Tuition Assistance (TA) and Customized Course (CC) funds either for a degree program or for a certificate program. For example, given current limits on TA and CC spending, up to $3,800 would be made available for qualifying individuals to apply to either tuition bills or to customized course expenditures in a given year. All standards applicable to the use of Career Development funds for TA and CC as outlined in the ICD Field Policy Manual (pp. 20-21, 24-26) remain intact. The LJC is responsible for fulfilling all of the following four exception guidelines when allowing an individual to combine TA and CC funds:
the LJC to spend over the limits of his/her TA and CC yearly allotment in order to complete a specified course of study leading to certification or a degree which is recognized by an accredited national body.
Board policy and will consider extenuating circumstances on a case-by-case basis when reviewing a Steelworker’s petition to exceed his/her TA/CC yearly allotment.
categories to insure than any Steelworker’s account does not exceed the limits as established by the ICD Governing Board Policy and as enforced by the LJC and the ICD national office in Merrillville, IN.
this policy, LJCs would be required to (a) secure written approval from the ICD national office on a case-by-case basis, and (b) maintain an Educational Development Plan (EDP) on file at the site. The Governing Board will review the policy annually. |
SUBJECT: Combining Tuition Assistance and Customized Course Funds
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