{"id":9374,"date":"2026-09-16T18:37:53","date_gmt":"2026-09-16T18:37:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/human-resources\/?page_id=9374"},"modified":"2026-09-16T19:16:08","modified_gmt":"2026-09-16T19:16:08","slug":"education-benefit-programs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/human-resources\/education-benefit-programs\/","title":{"rendered":"Education Benefit Programs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\" style=\"min-height:408px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1708\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-8867 size-full\" alt=\"Graduation caps with decorations visible, small groups of students in the background.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/human-resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/394\/2026\/06\/3PM-Commencement-Fall-2023-COB-MCOE-COHS-COSM-1631-medium-scaled.jpg\" style=\"object-position:49% 22%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" 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https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/human-resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/394\/2026\/06\/3PM-Commencement-Fall-2023-COB-MCOE-COHS-COSM-1631-medium-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/human-resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/394\/2026\/06\/3PM-Commencement-Fall-2023-COB-MCOE-COHS-COSM-1631-medium-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/human-resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/394\/2026\/06\/3PM-Commencement-Fall-2023-COB-MCOE-COHS-COSM-1631-medium-1568x1046.jpg 1568w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#a1a6b7\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Tarleton State Education Benefits Programs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:44px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-columns advgb-columns-wrapper\" id=\"advgb-cols-83cc3ccb-076f-4741-b03e-91d29260b692\"><div class=\"advgb-columns-container\"><div class=\"advgb-columns advgb-columns-row advgb-is-mobile advgb-columns-3 layout-13-13-13 mbl-layout-stacked gutter-30 vgutter-10\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-column advgb-column\" id=\"advgb-col-d52ac50a-9643-486e-a15a-a507331e01af\"><div class=\"advgb-column-inner\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:1px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-3e41869c wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div style=\"--wp--block-button--width: 100;\" id=\"Tarleton-State-Family-Education-Benefit-Program\" class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-tarleton-purple-background-color has-background has-normal-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"#tarleton-state-family-education-benefit-program\" rel=\"\">Family education benefit program<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-column advgb-column\" id=\"advgb-col-9c9eb6b9-b31a-4b1a-a9dc-b5c5d1625755\"><div class=\"advgb-column-inner\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:1px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-3e41869c wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div style=\"--wp--block-button--width: 100;\" class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-tarleton-purple-background-color has-background has-normal-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"#masters-degree-assistance\">Master&#8217;s Degree Program<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-column advgb-column\" id=\"advgb-col-4e2306c9-b024-4bfb-82de-1579f8f54fc9\"><div class=\"advgb-column-inner\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:1px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-3e41869c wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div style=\"--wp--block-button--width: 100;\" class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-tarleton-purple-background-color has-background has-normal-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"#doctoral-educational-assistance\">Doctoral educational program<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"tarleton-state-family-education-benefit-program-spacer\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-tarleton-purple-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-1 wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"tarleton-state-family-education-benefit-program\"><strong>Tarleton State Family Education Benefit Program<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tarleton State Family Education Benefit Program provides a 50% tuition reduction for eligible employees, their spouses, and dependent children pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees. The program is available to full-time employees who meet performance standards and have completed six months of service, with dependents required to maintain academic eligibility. <strong>A new application is required each term<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:19px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Details and Important Dates<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Eligible employees and dependents must submit the Tarleton State Family Education Benefit application for <strong>each enrolled term<\/strong>. The deadline to verify the employee&#8217;s 6-month eligibility has been extended to the census date of the 12-week summer term or the 16-week Fall\/Spring term. Please ensure your application is submitted by the deadline to receive the benefit for the applicable term. Retroactive payments, prior-term credits, or refunds for this benefit are not allowed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<table class=\"wp-block-advgb-table advgb-table-frontend\" style=\"table-layout:fixed\"><thead><tr><th style=\"background-color:#4f2d7f;color:#ffffff;text-align:center\"><strong>TERM<\/strong><\/th><th style=\"background-color:#4f2d7f;color:#ffffff;text-align:center\"><strong>APPLICATIONS OPEN<\/strong><\/th><th style=\"background-color:#4f2d7f;color:#ffffff;text-align:center\"><strong>APPLICATION DEADLINE<\/strong><\/th><th style=\"background-color:#4f2d7f;color:#ffffff;text-align:center\"><strong>PAYMENT &amp; TUITION DUE<\/strong><\/th><th style=\"background-color:#4f2d7f;color:#ffffff;text-align:center\"><strong>LAST DATE OF EMPLOYEE ELIGIBILITY FOR 6-MONTH REQUIREMENT<\/strong><\/th><th style=\"background-color:#4f2d7f;color:#ffffff;text-align:center\"><strong>SUBMISSION REVIEW START DATE FOR EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY BY HR<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td style=\"text-align:center\">SPRING TERM<\/td><td style=\"text-align:center\">October 30, 2025<\/td><td style=\"text-align:center\">January 28, 2026<\/td><td style=\"text-align:center\">January 7, 2026<\/td><td style=\"text-align:center\">January 28, 2026<\/td><td style=\"text-align:center\">November 15, 2025<\/td><\/tr><tr><td style=\"text-align:center\">SUMMER TERM<\/td><td style=\"text-align:center\">March 5, 2026<\/td><td style=\"text-align:center\">July 2, 2026<\/td><td style=\"text-align:center\">May 19, 2026<\/td><td style=\"text-align:center\">July 2, 2026<\/td><td style=\"text-align:center\">April 15, 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td style=\"text-align:center\">FALL TERM<\/td><td style=\"text-align:center\">March 5, 2026<\/td><td style=\"text-align:center\">September 3, 2026<\/td><td style=\"text-align:center\">August 12, 2026<\/td><td style=\"text-align:center\">September 3, 2026<\/td><td style=\"text-align:center\">July 15, 2026<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:29px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordions advgb-accordions-ae8144af-4ce7-497a-a3db-9f545b064b3f advgb-accordion-wrapper\" data-collapsed=\"true\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordion-item advgb-accordion-item\" style=\"margin-bottom:20px\"><div class=\"advgb-accordion-header\" style=\"background-color:#6D6E71;color:#ffffff;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;border-color:#e9e9ea\"><span class=\"advgb-accordion-header-icon accordion-state\"><svg class=\"advgb-icon-closed\" fill=\"#ffffff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M6,10c-1.1,0-2,0.9-2,2s0.9,2,2,2s2-0.9,2-2S7.1,10,6,10z M18,10c-1.1,0-2,0.9-2,2s0.9,2,2,2s2-0.9,2-2S19.1,10,18,10z M12,10c-1.1,0-2,0.9-2,2s0.9,2,2,2s2-0.9,2-2S13.1,10,12,10z\"><\/path><\/svg><svg class=\"advgb-icon-opened\" fill=\"#ffffff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M6,10c-1.1,0-2,0.9-2,2s0.9,2,2,2s2-0.9,2-2S7.1,10,6,10z M18,10c-1.1,0-2,0.9-2,2s0.9,2,2,2s2-0.9,2-2S19.1,10,18,10z M12,10c-1.1,0-2,0.9-2,2s0.9,2,2,2s2-0.9,2-2S13.1,10,12,10z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><h3 class=\"advgb-accordion-header-title\" style=\"color:inherit\">Employee Eligibility<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"advgb-accordion-body\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff;color:#000000;border-style:solid !important;border-width:1px !important;border-color:#e9e9ea !important;border-top:none !important\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tarleton has defined eligibility for this benefit as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Full-time and part-time faculty or staff at Tarleton State who are in a budgeted, benefits-eligible position.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Employees must have completed six months of employment in a budgeted, benefits-eligible position to qualify.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enrolled employees must be in good standing, as indicated by their most recent performance evaluation (Meets Expectations or Higher) or with supervisor approval.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tarleton State Retirees under TRS or ORP programs are eligible.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Student workers, graduate student employees, adjunct faculty, and visiting professors are not eligible.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordion-item advgb-accordion-item\" style=\"margin-bottom:20px\"><div class=\"advgb-accordion-header\" style=\"background-color:#6D6E71;color:#ffffff;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;border-color:#e9e9ea\"><span class=\"advgb-accordion-header-icon accordion-state\"><svg class=\"advgb-icon-closed\" fill=\"#ffffff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M6,10c-1.1,0-2,0.9-2,2s0.9,2,2,2s2-0.9,2-2S7.1,10,6,10z M18,10c-1.1,0-2,0.9-2,2s0.9,2,2,2s2-0.9,2-2S19.1,10,18,10z M12,10c-1.1,0-2,0.9-2,2s0.9,2,2,2s2-0.9,2-2S13.1,10,12,10z\"><\/path><\/svg><svg class=\"advgb-icon-opened\" fill=\"#ffffff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M6,10c-1.1,0-2,0.9-2,2s0.9,2,2,2s2-0.9,2-2S7.1,10,6,10z M18,10c-1.1,0-2,0.9-2,2s0.9,2,2,2s2-0.9,2-2S19.1,10,18,10z M12,10c-1.1,0-2,0.9-2,2s0.9,2,2,2s2-0.9,2-2S13.1,10,12,10z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><h3 class=\"advgb-accordion-header-title\" style=\"color:inherit\">Dependent Eligibility<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"advgb-accordion-body\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff;color:#000000;border-style:solid !important;border-width:1px !important;border-color:#e9e9ea !important;border-top:none !important\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Under IRS Code Section 132(h), spouses and qualified dependents are eligible for this benefit. This IRS defines a qualified dependent in Publication 501. Employees must certify the eligibility of each dependent when applying for the benefit.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordion-item advgb-accordion-item\" style=\"margin-bottom:20px\"><div class=\"advgb-accordion-header\" style=\"background-color:#6D6E71;color:#ffffff;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;border-color:#e9e9ea\"><span class=\"advgb-accordion-header-icon accordion-state\"><svg class=\"advgb-icon-closed\" fill=\"#ffffff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M6,10c-1.1,0-2,0.9-2,2s0.9,2,2,2s2-0.9,2-2S7.1,10,6,10z M18,10c-1.1,0-2,0.9-2,2s0.9,2,2,2s2-0.9,2-2S19.1,10,18,10z M12,10c-1.1,0-2,0.9-2,2s0.9,2,2,2s2-0.9,2-2S13.1,10,12,10z\"><\/path><\/svg><svg class=\"advgb-icon-opened\" fill=\"#ffffff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M6,10c-1.1,0-2,0.9-2,2s0.9,2,2,2s2-0.9,2-2S7.1,10,6,10z M18,10c-1.1,0-2,0.9-2,2s0.9,2,2,2s2-0.9,2-2S19.1,10,18,10z M12,10c-1.1,0-2,0.9-2,2s0.9,2,2,2s2-0.9,2-2S13.1,10,12,10z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><h3 class=\"advgb-accordion-header-title\" style=\"color:inherit\">Program Considerations &amp; Limitations<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"advgb-accordion-body\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff;color:#000000;border-style:solid !important;border-width:1px !important;border-color:#e9e9ea !important;border-top:none !important\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Students will be notified of any application denial during the Registrar\u2019s review, Employee Services review, or Financial Aid Review.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Retroactive applications for prior terms will be automatically rejected.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Employees or dependents must submit a new application each term to maintain the tuition and fees benefit.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Tarleton Family Education Benefit applies only to an employee\u2019s or eligible dependent\u2019s first bachelor\u2019s, master\u2019s, or doctorate degree.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Certificate programs, non-degree enrollments, and second degrees at any level are ineligible for the benefit.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The University reserves the right to modify, amend, or terminate the Tarleton Family Education Benefit at any time.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordion-item advgb-accordion-item\" style=\"margin-bottom:20px\"><div class=\"advgb-accordion-header\" style=\"background-color:#6D6E71;color:#ffffff;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;border-color:#e9e9ea\"><span class=\"advgb-accordion-header-icon accordion-state\"><svg class=\"advgb-icon-closed\" fill=\"#ffffff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M6,10c-1.1,0-2,0.9-2,2s0.9,2,2,2s2-0.9,2-2S7.1,10,6,10z M18,10c-1.1,0-2,0.9-2,2s0.9,2,2,2s2-0.9,2-2S19.1,10,18,10z M12,10c-1.1,0-2,0.9-2,2s0.9,2,2,2s2-0.9,2-2S13.1,10,12,10z\"><\/path><\/svg><svg class=\"advgb-icon-opened\" fill=\"#ffffff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M6,10c-1.1,0-2,0.9-2,2s0.9,2,2,2s2-0.9,2-2S7.1,10,6,10z M18,10c-1.1,0-2,0.9-2,2s0.9,2,2,2s2-0.9,2-2S19.1,10,18,10z M12,10c-1.1,0-2,0.9-2,2s0.9,2,2,2s2-0.9,2-2S13.1,10,12,10z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><h3 class=\"advgb-accordion-header-title\" style=\"color:inherit\">FAQs<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"advgb-accordion-body\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff;color:#000000;border-style:solid !important;border-width:1px !important;border-color:#e9e9ea !important;border-top:none !important\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Q:&nbsp;<\/strong>My spouse and I are both full-time Tarleton employees. Does the employee tuition reduction (benefit) double?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>A:&nbsp;<\/strong>An employee\u2019s eligibility affords them and\/or their dependent(s) the opportunity for a maximum 50% tuition reduction per student<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-columns advgb-columns-wrapper\" id=\"advgb-cols-1d966774-bf15-46c9-9772-3abe30e64f9e\"><div class=\"advgb-columns-container\"><div class=\"advgb-columns advgb-columns-row advgb-is-mobile advgb-columns-2 layout-12-12 mbl-layout-stacked gutter-30 vgutter-10\" style=\"max-width:623px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-column advgb-column\" id=\"advgb-col-9dcab7da-8984-453e-b045-73da3bba0872\"><div class=\"advgb-column-inner\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:1px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-button alignnone\"><a class=\"wp-block-advgb-button_link advgbbtn-154e68f4-8c69-4a54-b647-b2c3b0760ff0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/human-resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/394\/2025\/05\/Tarleton-Family-Education-Benefit-Program-Rev.-11.20.2024-FINAL.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span>Program Information<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-column advgb-column\" id=\"advgb-col-f04d5033-f00e-4e07-b517-541432215274\"><div class=\"advgb-column-inner\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:1px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-button alignnone\"><a class=\"wp-block-advgb-button_link advgbbtn-29874d08-ebe7-4c07-ba11-cd007af12cd2\" href=\"https:\/\/generalssb-prod.ec.tarleton.edu\/BannerExtensibility\/customPage\/page\/TarletonFamilyEducationBenefit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span>Program Application<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>General Scholarship Application<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Tarleton State employees, along with their spouses and dependents, are eligible to apply for the general scholarship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-columns advgb-columns-wrapper\" id=\"advgb-cols-304be581-54af-49bb-87cd-2e666bf829ae\"><div class=\"advgb-columns-container\"><div class=\"advgb-columns advgb-columns-row advgb-is-mobile advgb-columns-2 layout-12-12 mbl-layout-stacked gutter-30 vgutter-10\" style=\"max-width:623px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-column advgb-column\" id=\"advgb-col-34845e81-dcd6-4a4d-80b3-a15fcf537ea2\"><div class=\"advgb-column-inner\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:1px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-button alignnone\"><a class=\"wp-block-advgb-button_link advgbbtn-8a1af414-5139-43f5-81ed-1300ae61dc51\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/human-resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/394\/2025\/05\/Tarleton-Family-Education-Benefit-Program-Rev.-11.20.2024-FINAL.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span>Program Application<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-column advgb-column\" id=\"advgb-col-1f14d87b-6fd5-4e16-a43c-dafedbf904f7\"><div class=\"advgb-column-inner\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:1px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-button alignnone\"><a class=\"wp-block-advgb-button_link advgbbtn-33a733d6-f94e-43e8-bb6d-627524bb2b43\" href=\"https:\/\/generalssb-prod.ec.tarleton.edu\/BannerExtensibility\/customPage\/page\/TarletonFamilyEducationBenefit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span>Program Requirements<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:23px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"masters-degree-assistance\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:7px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"masters-degree-assistance\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-tarleton-purple-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-2 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Master&#8217;s Degree Assistance<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Eligibility Guidelines<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By encouraging the professional and personal development of Tarleton State employees, this master&#8217;s program is designed to invest in and assist employees further their knowledge, skills, and job effectiveness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Full-time, budgeted employees at Tarleton State as qualified below. This program is applicable to the pursuit of a first master&#8217;s degree only.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:19px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordions advgb-accordions-ef002159-c85d-48b8-bbe1-cad576caf78f advgb-accordion-wrapper\" data-collapsed=\"true\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordion-item advgb-accordion-item\" style=\"margin-bottom:20px\"><div class=\"advgb-accordion-header\" style=\"background-color:#6D6E71;color:#ffffff;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;border-color:#e9e9ea\"><span class=\"advgb-accordion-header-icon accordion-state\"><svg class=\"advgb-icon-closed\" fill=\"#ffffff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M6,10c-1.1,0-2,0.9-2,2s0.9,2,2,2s2-0.9,2-2S7.1,10,6,10z M18,10c-1.1,0-2,0.9-2,2s0.9,2,2,2s2-0.9,2-2S19.1,10,18,10z M12,10c-1.1,0-2,0.9-2,2s0.9,2,2,2s2-0.9,2-2S13.1,10,12,10z\"><\/path><\/svg><svg class=\"advgb-icon-opened\" fill=\"#ffffff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M6,10c-1.1,0-2,0.9-2,2s0.9,2,2,2s2-0.9,2-2S7.1,10,6,10z M18,10c-1.1,0-2,0.9-2,2s0.9,2,2,2s2-0.9,2-2S19.1,10,18,10z M12,10c-1.1,0-2,0.9-2,2s0.9,2,2,2s2-0.9,2-2S13.1,10,12,10z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><h3 class=\"advgb-accordion-header-title\" style=\"color:inherit\">Tuition &amp; Fees<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"advgb-accordion-body\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff;color:#000000;border-style:solid !important;border-width:1px !important;border-color:#e9e9ea !important;border-top:none !important\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">100% of eligible tuition and fees will be paid on enrollment in a Master&#8217;s Degree at Tarleton State University.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fees associated with admission applications, insurance, memberships, travel, parking, intercollegiate athletic fee, housing, meal plan, textbooks, school supplies, and transportation are not included in this benefit.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordions advgb-accordions-bf281ba3-1c57-4dfd-97c4-127c799a72af advgb-accordion-wrapper\" data-collapsed=\"true\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordion-item advgb-accordion-item\" style=\"margin-bottom:20px\"><div class=\"advgb-accordion-header\" style=\"background-color:#6D6E71;color:#ffffff;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;border-color:#e9e9ea\"><span class=\"advgb-accordion-header-icon accordion-state\"><svg class=\"advgb-icon-closed\" fill=\"#ffffff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M6,10c-1.1,0-2,0.9-2,2s0.9,2,2,2s2-0.9,2-2S7.1,10,6,10z M18,10c-1.1,0-2,0.9-2,2s0.9,2,2,2s2-0.9,2-2S19.1,10,18,10z M12,10c-1.1,0-2,0.9-2,2s0.9,2,2,2s2-0.9,2-2S13.1,10,12,10z\"><\/path><\/svg><svg class=\"advgb-icon-opened\" fill=\"#ffffff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M6,10c-1.1,0-2,0.9-2,2s0.9,2,2,2s2-0.9,2-2S7.1,10,6,10z M18,10c-1.1,0-2,0.9-2,2s0.9,2,2,2s2-0.9,2-2S19.1,10,18,10z M12,10c-1.1,0-2,0.9-2,2s0.9,2,2,2s2-0.9,2-2S13.1,10,12,10z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><h3 class=\"advgb-accordion-header-title\" style=\"color:inherit\">Employee Requirements<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"advgb-accordion-body\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff;color:#000000;border-style:solid !important;border-width:1px !important;border-color:#e9e9ea !important;border-top:none !important\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Be in a full-time position for at least 12 months prior to the start of the degree program.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have satisfactory performance evaluation ratings for both the current and previous review cycle.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Must not be on a performance improvement plan.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordion-item advgb-accordion-item\" style=\"margin-bottom:20px\"><div class=\"advgb-accordion-header\" style=\"background-color:#6D6E71;color:#ffffff;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;border-color:#e9e9ea\"><span class=\"advgb-accordion-header-icon accordion-state\"><svg class=\"advgb-icon-closed\" fill=\"#ffffff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M6,10c-1.1,0-2,0.9-2,2s0.9,2,2,2s2-0.9,2-2S7.1,10,6,10z M18,10c-1.1,0-2,0.9-2,2s0.9,2,2,2s2-0.9,2-2S19.1,10,18,10z M12,10c-1.1,0-2,0.9-2,2s0.9,2,2,2s2-0.9,2-2S13.1,10,12,10z\"><\/path><\/svg><svg class=\"advgb-icon-opened\" fill=\"#ffffff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M6,10c-1.1,0-2,0.9-2,2s0.9,2,2,2s2-0.9,2-2S7.1,10,6,10z M18,10c-1.1,0-2,0.9-2,2s0.9,2,2,2s2-0.9,2-2S19.1,10,18,10z M12,10c-1.1,0-2,0.9-2,2s0.9,2,2,2s2-0.9,2-2S13.1,10,12,10z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><h3 class=\"advgb-accordion-header-title\" style=\"color:inherit\">Professional Growth Plan<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"advgb-accordion-body\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff;color:#000000;border-style:solid !important;border-width:1px !important;border-color:#e9e9ea !important;border-top:none !important\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Initial application process requires a professional growth plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>How does completing the master\u2019s degree relate to your current role at Tarleton State or your intended career path at Tarleton?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How will the additional education improve your effectiveness in your current role or prepare you for a future role?<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordion-item advgb-accordion-item\" style=\"margin-bottom:20px\"><div class=\"advgb-accordion-header\" style=\"background-color:#6D6E71;color:#ffffff;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;border-color:#e9e9ea\"><span class=\"advgb-accordion-header-icon accordion-state\"><svg class=\"advgb-icon-closed\" fill=\"#ffffff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M6,10c-1.1,0-2,0.9-2,2s0.9,2,2,2s2-0.9,2-2S7.1,10,6,10z M18,10c-1.1,0-2,0.9-2,2s0.9,2,2,2s2-0.9,2-2S19.1,10,18,10z M12,10c-1.1,0-2,0.9-2,2s0.9,2,2,2s2-0.9,2-2S13.1,10,12,10z\"><\/path><\/svg><svg class=\"advgb-icon-opened\" fill=\"#ffffff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M6,10c-1.1,0-2,0.9-2,2s0.9,2,2,2s2-0.9,2-2S7.1,10,6,10z M18,10c-1.1,0-2,0.9-2,2s0.9,2,2,2s2-0.9,2-2S19.1,10,18,10z M12,10c-1.1,0-2,0.9-2,2s0.9,2,2,2s2-0.9,2-2S13.1,10,12,10z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><h3 class=\"advgb-accordion-header-title\" style=\"color:inherit\">Receiving Benefit<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"advgb-accordion-body\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff;color:#000000;border-style:solid !important;border-width:1px !important;border-color:#e9e9ea !important;border-top:none !important\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To receive the benefit, the employee admitted to a master&#8217;s program at Tarleton State must be in good academic standing, and enroll in courses which are part of the degree program.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordion-item advgb-accordion-item\" style=\"margin-bottom:20px\"><div class=\"advgb-accordion-header\" style=\"background-color:#6D6E71;color:#ffffff;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;border-color:#e9e9ea\"><span class=\"advgb-accordion-header-icon accordion-state\"><svg class=\"advgb-icon-closed\" fill=\"#ffffff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M6,10c-1.1,0-2,0.9-2,2s0.9,2,2,2s2-0.9,2-2S7.1,10,6,10z M18,10c-1.1,0-2,0.9-2,2s0.9,2,2,2s2-0.9,2-2S19.1,10,18,10z M12,10c-1.1,0-2,0.9-2,2s0.9,2,2,2s2-0.9,2-2S13.1,10,12,10z\"><\/path><\/svg><svg class=\"advgb-icon-opened\" fill=\"#ffffff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M6,10c-1.1,0-2,0.9-2,2s0.9,2,2,2s2-0.9,2-2S7.1,10,6,10z M18,10c-1.1,0-2,0.9-2,2s0.9,2,2,2s2-0.9,2-2S19.1,10,18,10z M12,10c-1.1,0-2,0.9-2,2s0.9,2,2,2s2-0.9,2-2S13.1,10,12,10z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><h3 class=\"advgb-accordion-header-title\" style=\"color:inherit\">Application Submission<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"advgb-accordion-body\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff;color:#000000;border-style:solid !important;border-width:1px !important;border-color:#e9e9ea !important;border-top:none !important\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>A benefit application must be submitted before the application deadline for each semester to be covered. 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