最近, 里基茨州长宣布了一项新的教育福利，从5月8日开始，州队友可以享受这项福利, 2022. 州立队友的子女学费报销计划将为参加内布拉斯加州任何社区大学的州立队友的家属提供学费援助. This program will not only enhance teammates’ work experience, but also help recruit and retain a strong workforce in state 政府ernment. 这也是一个很好的机会，让国家与我们的社区学院合作，突出他们作为内布拉斯加州高等教育的首选所能提供的一切.
We are excited to share initial information about the program, eligibility requirements and how to submit an 资格核实要求 for your child. The attached FAQ provides detailed information and will be updated as needed. To submit an 资格核实要求, complete the attached form and send it, 以及所需的文档, 到 as.employeebenefits@nebraska.政府 收件箱. Some examples of supporting documents are birth certificate, 收养记录和其他法律文件，显示你的孩子和你的法律关系以及孩子的年龄. You will be notified regarding the eligibility determination. 社区大学将定期提供符合条件的州队友孩子的更新名单.
资格要求:
- A qualifying dependent is defined as any naturally born child, 合法收养的孩子, 继子, or ward of a current permanent full-time State of Nebraska employee.
- 符合条件的家属必须在18-25岁之间开始学习课程，并在27岁之前完成学习课程.
额外的信息, 包括如何提交州队友学费报销表的孩子将在以后的日期共享. 你可以发邮件 as.employeebenefits@nebraska.政府 有问题的.
形式
申请发还款项表格(PDF) 资格核实要求 Form (PDF)
常见问题
Q1: Which Nebraska 社区 Colleges are participatinG?
答: The following community colleges are participating:
- 东南社区学院
- 中平原社区学院
- 东北社区学院
- 中央社区学院
- 西部社区学院
- 都会社区学院
Q2: 谁有资格参加?
答: 符合资格的参与者包括:
- Dependents as follows: Any naturally born child, 合法收养的孩子, 继子, or ward of a current permanent full-time (1.内布拉斯加州雇员. 内布拉斯加州大学和内布拉斯加州州立学院的雇员不是内布拉斯加州政府雇员，也没有资格参加这个项目.
- 在18-25岁之间开始学习并在27岁之前完成学习的家属.
- Dependents under this program do not have to be dependents for tax purposes.
Q3: How does the program cover 100% of the tuition costs at participating 社区 Colleges?
答: 学费 is due and paid 到 社区 College by the deadline established by each College. After the term has ended and the courses are graded, the student submits all necessary documentation to Department of Administrative Services(DAS). DAS verifies that the student meets eligibility requirements. 在所有其他资助来源之后，DAS将处理剩余学费75%的学费报销, 奖学金已申请. DAS将通知社区学院，学生有资格获得报销，然后社区学院将申请25%的学费折扣，并退还给学生.
Q4: 是否有可获发还的学时限制?是否有任何课程可获发还?
答: 本课程下的学费折扣仅适用于学位或证书课程的必修学分，最多可达65学分(97.5 quarter hours) per Eligible Participant.
Q5: What do I need to do to determine if my child is eligible?
答: Teammates must submit an 资格核实要求 form with required documentation to as.employeebenefits@nebraska.政府 资格决定. The documentation will need to verify:
Some examples of supporting documents are birth certificate, 采用记录, 或其他法律文件.
Q6: Will a teammate's agency be involved in this process?
答: No, the Department of Administration will manage the entire process.
Q7: Does a teammate need to complete original probation to participate in this program?
答: No, a qualifying teammate does not need to complete original probation, 但在任何符合条件的受抚养人开始课程时，必须是内布拉斯加州当前的全职永久雇员，并且在提交完整的州队友子女学费报销表并提供所需文件时 as.employeebenefits@nebraska.政府.
Q8: 如果队友转到其他机构，他们是否有资格获得家属学费报销?
答: 是的, 队友只需要在任何合格的受抚养人开始课程时成为内布拉斯加州当前的全职永久雇员，并且在提交完整的州队友子女学费报销表并提供所需文件的时候 as.employeebenefits@nebraska.政府.
Q9: If the teammate is a rehire and comes back 到 state within 5 years are they eligible?
答: 是的, 队友只需要在任何符合条件的家属开始课程时成为内布拉斯加州当前的全职永久雇员，并且在完成州队友学费报销表格的时候, with required documents submitted for verification, 提供.
Q10: 如果一个队友的雇佣关系在最后一天上课之前结束，家属福利是否会持续到学期结束?
答: No, 队友必须是当前的永久全职内布拉斯加州队友在任何合格的家属开始一个课程(s)，并在时间完成的国家队友学费报销表格的孩子与所需的文件提交给 as.employeebenefits@nebraska.政府.
Q11: Are qualifying students no longer eligible for tuition reimbursement when they reach age 27?
答: 对，他们不再有资格了. Qualifying dependents must begin their programs of study between the ages of 18-25 years old, or are high-school graduates under age 18, and complete their programs of study by age 27. This means course work for a degree and/or certificate program must be started 之前 turning age 25 and those programs of study must be completed 之前 年满27岁.
Q12: Is the dependent required to be a full-time student or can they be part-time?
答: The student can be full-time or part-time.
Q13: 学费如何报销?
- 答: 内布拉斯加州的队友(和/或学生)将预先向社区学院支付课程费用.
- After the completion of each semester and/or quarter, 在申请了所有其他学生资助资金后，学生将提交必要的文件(课程的付款收据)。, Validation of approved program/course, 在课程结束后30天内提交的C或以上成绩的验证将决定学生是否有资格获得学费报销. 如果学生符合报销条件，DAS将处理75%的报销，然后通知学院. Reimbursement from DAS will be made directly 到 Teammate Parent. 一旦学生服务处通知办理报销手续，学院将申请25%的学费折扣, and the tuition discount will be refunded 到 student.
Q14: What are the tax implications for the teammate or dependent?
答: Reimbursement payments are taxable as supplemental wages 到 teammate. Reimbursements will be processed through payroll, so the applicable income and FICA taxes are withheld. Retirement will not be withheld on these tuition reimbursements.
Q15: When does this program begin and how long does it run?
答: The program begins on May 8, 2022, and runs through June 30, 2023, 除非项目延期.
Q16: Can this program apply retroactively to credits the student has already completed?
答: No, this only applies to courses that begin after May 8, 2022.
Q17: 如学生自费，可否直接发还学费?
答: No. The reimbursement will only be paid 到 teammate parent. 团队成员、家长和学生有责任决定如何分配资金.
Q18: Does the eligibility determination need to be made 之前 the courses begin?
答: No, 但是我们鼓励队友们尽早提交表格，这样社区学院就能得到通知，并相应地处理学费折扣.
Q19: What is the deadline for reimbursement forms to be submitted?
答: 所有国家队友的孩子学费报销表格必须在每门课程完成后30天内提交。. 额外的信息 will be provided concerning submission after June 30, 2023, 如果项目延期.
Q20: Will the reimbursement be available for courses that begin during the timeframe of the program, 但在6月30日之后结束, 2023?
答: Submissions for qualifying tuition reimbursement must be made by June 30, 2023. 因此, 必须完成课程, and all required information submitted in the tuition reimbursement request by June 30, 2023, 除非项目延期.
Q21: How is the tuition reimbursement program funded, will it affect agency budgets?
答: LB 1012规定了该计划的资金转移到社区学院州家属基金. This fund is managed by DAS and tuition reimbursements are paid with DAS appropriations. Your agency is responsible for the incremental increase in FICA taxes (7.65%).
Q22: 目前在读高中的双学分课程是否符合报销计划的要求?
答: No, 本课程为社区学院课程，只适用于已就读学位或证书课程的学生所修学分. (Please note answer to Q2 for eligible students.)