02-07-2007, 05:13 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by tcarey
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
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It sounds as though you weren't really "....acquainted with the rules and regulations of the Tuition Reimbursement Program". Why did you sign it if you didn't agree to it? If the terms weren't listed there, I wouldn't have signed it. You are, in effect, agreeing to whatever terms they ask for, if they don't state them clearly first and you go ahead and sign it.
That being said, I cannot imagine your employer not being willing to work with you. The bottom line is money--and they are probably more than willing to work with you if you take the innitative ( don't ignore their requests ) and set up a plan YOU think is "doable" for you. Write to them and say you are unable to comply at this time, but you realize the importance of this obligation. Would they be willing to accept such and such a month starting on a certain date? Don't just say, "I promise I will pay you when I can". State specifics, be gracious, and be clear about your intent to repay. Having the right attitude and expressing a willingness to pay at a specific time in the future may help.
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