County amends tuition reimbursement policy to let employees use $2,500 for CTU associate’s grant

Summary

Human Resources asked commissioners to amend the county tuition reimbursement policy to allow up to $2,500 in county support for employees enrolled in Colorado Technical University’s associate‑degree commitment grant so eligible employees can receive an $11,270 grant and obtain an associate’s degree with no out‑of‑pocket costs.

Jennifer Fairweather, chief human resources officer, told commissioners the county’s tuition reimbursement policy (currently $2,300 per year) should be amended to allow up to $2,500 for employees enrolled in Colorado Technical University’s Associate Commitment Grant program.

Fairweather said the CTU commitment grant requires an employer commitment of $2,500 per year; in return the grant provides $11,270 in support so an employee can earn an Associate of Science in Business Administration without out‑of‑pocket tuition or book costs. The board approved the requested amendment to the tuition policy so eligible employees can access the CTU program under the amended county contribution level.

Commissioners expressed support and the amendment will be processed through HR and implemented for qualifying employees.