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Tuition Reimbursement: Where to start?

Yale New Haven Health offers a Tuition Reimbursement Program that can help you pay for college, business or trade school courses while you are employed with our health system.

Who is eligible?

Active employees must be scheduled to work at least 24 hours per week for courses taken at an accredited college or university toward an associate, bachelor’s or master’s degree, or at an approved business or trade school. Certain job-required certificate and GED programs are also included. You are eligible immediately upon hire for classes that begin on or after your hire date. You need to apply for the Tuition Reimbursement Program.

What does the program cover? How much does the program reimburse?

The program reimburses you for a portion of expenses toward tuition, certain fees and out-of-pocket costs (excluding books) – provided they are not paid for or reimbursed by a scholarship or grant. During a calendar year, full-time employees can receive up to $5,200; part-time employees up to $3,500.

How do I apply?

• Start the application process 30 days before registering for courses.
• Apply online through HRConnect. Log into Infor. Under “My Information,” click “My Benefits.” Select “Tuition EdAssist.” (This is the website you will use to submit your application and course completion documentation.)
• Sign in with your YNHHS username and password.
• Complete and submit a New Application. 
• Your manager will receive an email for approval.
• Once your application is approved, you may begin taking classes. (Course applications must be submitted no later than 90 days after the course start date.)

How am I reimbursed?

Upon successfully completing your courses, visit the EdAssist website to submit your grades and an itemized statement of tuition, fees and proof of payment within 90 days to receive reimbursement.

Keep in mind

Before you enroll, review program details on HRConnect, talk with your manager or call EdAssist at 844-266-1531. VNA employees should contact HRConnect at 1-844-543-2147 for slight variations in program eligibility and requirements.