Children of State Teammate Tuition Reimbursement Program

We are excited to share initial information about the program, 资格要求以及如何为您的孩子提交资格验证请求. The attached FAQ provides detailed information and will be updated as needed. To submit an Eligibility Verification Request, complete the attached form and send it, along with the required documentation, 到 as.employeebenefits@nebraska.政府 收件箱. Some examples of supporting documents are birth certificate, 收养记录和其他法律文件,显示你的孩子和你的法律关系以及孩子的年龄. You will be notified regarding the eligibility determination. 社区大学将定期提供符合条件的州队友孩子的更新名单.

Eligibility Requirements

  • A qualifying dependent is defined as any naturally born child, legally adopted child, 继子, or ward of a current permanent full-time State of Nebraska employee.
  • 符合条件的家属必须在18-25岁之间开始学习课程,并在27岁之前完成学习课程.

Additional information, 包括如何提交州队友学费报销表的孩子将在以后的日期共享. 你可以发邮件 as.employeebenefits@nebraska.政府 有问题的.

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Eligibility Verification Request Form

Eligibility Verification Request Form

Frequently Asked Questions

Which Nebraska 社区 Colleges are participating?

The following community colleges are participating:

  • Southeast 社区 College
  • Mid-Plains 社区 College
  • Northeast 社区 College
  • Central 社区 College
  • Western 社区 College
  • Metropolitan 社区 College
Who is eligible to participate?

Qualifying participants are:

  • Dependents as follows: Any naturally born child, legally adopted child, 继子, or ward of a current permanent full-time State of Nebraska employee.
  • 在18-25岁之间开始学习并在27岁之前完成学习的家属.
  • Dependents under this program do not have to be dependents for tax purposes.
这个项目是如何为参与的社区大学支付100%的学费的?

For qualifying participants who receive at least a grade of “C”, 在所有其他来源的学生资助都已记入学生账户后,社区学院将对剩余的课程学费余额给予25%的折扣. The student pays the remaining balance 到 community college, as normal. 然后,队友可以提交一份州队友学费报销表的孩子以及所需的学费报销文件.

是否有可获发还的学时限制?是否有任何课程可获发还?

本计划下的学费折扣仅适用于学位或证书课程所需的学分,每位合格参与者最多可获得65个学分.

What do I need to do to determine if my child is eligible?

队友必须提交资格验证申请表和所需文件到 as.employeebenefits@nebraska.政府 for eligibility determination. The documentation will need to verify:

  • Your relationship 到 child
  • Your child’s age

Some examples of supporting documents are birth certificate, adoption records, or other legal documentation.

Will a teammate’s agency be involved in this process?

No, the Department of Administration will manage the entire process.

Does a teammate need to complete original probation to participate in this program?

No, a qualifying teammate does not need to complete original probation, 但在任何符合条件的2名受抚养人开始课程时,必须是内布拉斯加州当前的全职永久雇员,并且在提交完整的州队友子女学费报销表并提供所需文件时 as.employeebenefits@nebraska.政府.

如果队友转到其他机构,他们是否有资格获得家属学费报销?

是的, 队友只需要在任何合格的受抚养人开始课程时成为内布拉斯加州当前的全职永久雇员,并且在提交完整的州队友子女学费报销表并提供所需文件的时候 as.employeebenefits@nebraska.政府.

如果队友是被重新雇佣的,并且在5年内回到这个州,他们是否有资格?

是的, 队友只需要在任何合格的受抚养人开始课程时成为内布拉斯加州当前的全职永久雇员,并且在完成州队友学费报销表格的时候.

如果一个队友的雇佣关系在最后一天的课程结束之前结束,家属的福利会持续到学期结束吗?

No, 队友必须是当前的永久全职内布拉斯加州队友在任何合格的家属开始一个课程(s),并在时间完成的国家队友学费报销表格的孩子与所需的文件提交给 as.employeebenefits@nebraska.政府.

符合条件的学生在年满27岁时是否不再有资格获得学费报销?

Correct, they are no longer eligible. 符合条件的家属必须在18-25岁之间开始学习课程,并在27岁之前完成学习课程. 这意味着学位和/或证书课程必须在25岁之前开始,这些课程必须在27岁之前完成.

Is the dependent required to be a full-time student or can they be part time?

The student can be full time or part time.

How is tuition reimbursed?

After the completion of each semester and/or quarter, 在申请了所有其他学生援助资金后,必须向社区学院支付剩余的贴现余额. 然后,队友家长提交学费报销表/清单和所需文件以供批准, processing and payment. Reimbursement will be made directly 到 Teammate Parent.

What are the tax implications for the teammate or dependent?

Reimbursement payments may be taxable as supplemental wages. 因此, 队友父母应咨询税务专家,以确定任何潜在的税务影响.

When does this program begin and how long does it run?

该计划从2022年5月8日开始,持续到2023年6月30日,除非该计划延期.

Can this program apply retroactively to credits the student has already completed?

No, this only applies to courses that begin after May 8, 2022.

如学生自费,可否直接发还学费?

No. The reimbursement will only be paid 到 teammate parent. 团队成员、家长和学生有责任决定如何分配资金.

Does the eligibility determination need to be made before the courses begin?

No, 但是我们鼓励队友们尽早提交表格,这样社区学院就能得到通知,并相应地处理学费折扣.

What is the deadline for reimbursement forms to be submitted?

所有国家队友的孩子学费报销表格必须在每门课程完成后30天内提交。. No submission will be accepted after June 30, 2023, unless the program is extended.

在课程期间开课的课程是否可以报销, but end after June 30, 2023?

Submissions for qualifying tuition reimbursement must be made by June 30, 2023. 因此, courses must be completed, and all required information submitted in the tuition reimbursement request by June 30, 2023, unless the program is extended.