Hello. I have a question about tuition reimbursement. My last employer's reimbursement application included the following statement:

"I am acquainted with the rules and regulations of the Tuition Reimbursement Program and agree to comply with them. I agree that by accepting reimbursement for courses for a degree program, I am required to pay back the reimbursement if I voluntarily terminate my employment or am terminated for cause within 1 year for Bachelor degree courses."

I resigned after 9 months of receiving the reimbursement because I relocated. The employer has now sent me a document entitled "Form for Repayment of Tuition Monies". The form lists four options for repayment - 1 lump sum, 2 payments, 3 payments or 6 payments. The employer wants me to select a payment option, sign this form that states "I understand that I am obligated to repay the reimbursement and so forth....." and send it back by 02/27/07. And, send the first payment by 03/27/07.

I am more than willing to pay their money back; however, am I obligated to now sign this new form and do I have to select one of these options for repayment? I would have never accepted their reimbursement had I known I only had 6 months to repay and this was not listed on the reimbursement application. These payments are not feasible for me at this time. Please advise.

Thanks