College Tuition Reimbursement Program

Local 1180 reimburses tuition and registration costs up to $400 per semester for up to three semesters per calendar year. Students must be enrolled in an accredited college or university, and complete the course with a passing grade in order to qualify. Also, the student must be a Local 1180 member in good standing for the entire semester in which applying for reimbursement.

College Book Reimbursement Local 1180 will reimburse up to $25 for books for up to three semesters per calendar year for qualifying students.

New York City (DCAS) Course Reimbursement *

Local 1180 will reimburse qualified students up to $200 per calendar year for courses taken with the New York City (DCAS) program. The courses are tailored for the City of New York workforce and most courses are offered at the DCAS Training Center in lower Manhattan. DCAS publishes three course catalogs each year. For additional information, please visit their website. This serves as a valuable education tool for interested individuals.

Adult Education Courses & Seminars *

Local 1180 will reimburse qualified students up to $200 per calendar year for most adult education job-related courses and seminars. This includes courses taken in schools of continuing education in colleges and universities throughout the city. In addition, this benefit includes courses and seminars offered at private institutions, such as Fred Pryor seminars. Courses and seminars in this grouping are geared for the busy professional, and in some cases are offered in a one-day setting. Also, students will receive excellent take-home material and access to professional literature on the subject matter. If interested in these offerings, please visit the appropriate website e.g. the college or university school of continuing education of your choice or the website for Fred Pryor . If you are unhappy with a seminar you take at Fred Pryor, you will receive a credit to take another one of your choice.

Career Development Conferences *

Local 1180 will reimburse qualified students up to $200 per calendar year for job-related career development conferences.

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