HUMAN RESOURCES at MIT

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the Tuition Assistance Plan Benefit:

  1. How do I get reimbursed for a course that I have successfully completed?
  2. Will the Tuition Assistance Plan reimburse me for my books and class materials?
  3. What types of fees does the Plan cover?
  4. Will the Plan pay for travel expenses?
  5. Is my reimbursement taxable?
  6. Do I need to have my course officially approved by the Tuition Assistance Administrator before taking my course?
  7. How do I submit course data if using my online Tuition Assistance Account is not an option for me?

1. How do I get reimbursed for a course that I have successfully completed?

Log on to the Employee Self-Service (ESS) Web application and enter your course information. Next submit your proof of payment and proof of successful completion. If you are on campus, submit these to the Human Resources Department, E19-215. If you are a Lincoln Lab employee, submit these documents to the Lincoln Lab Benefits Office, LL-S2-170. Please note that it can take up to 4 weeks for your reimbursement to be processed.

2. Will the Tuition Assistance Plan reimburse me for my books and class materials?

No. Books and materials are not covered under the Plan.

3. What types of fees does the Plan cover?

The Plan covers some fees including registration, application, computer, library, lab, and curriculum support (for State schools).

4. Will the Plan pay for travel expenses?

No.

5. Is my reimbursement taxable?

MIT will determine whether or not the benefits you receive from the Tuition Assistance Plan are taxable based on the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code and the information provided by you in your online Tuition Assistance Account. The sections of the tax code that govern whether or not MIT must tax a reimbursement are subject to change.

6. Do I need to have my course officially approved by the Tuition Assistance Administrator before taking it?

No, unless you are doing Career-Related Study, which requires that you complete an online Career Development Proposal. To make sure you are eligible for Tuition Assistance, go to Step 1, where you can check your remaining balance.

7. How do I submit course data if using my online Tuition Assistance Account is not an option for me?

You may submit paper forms, which can be downloaded from the Web. Forms are also available in the Human Resources Department, E19-215, and the Lincoln Lab Benefits Office, LL-S2-170.