Spectrum is committed to ongoing Staff Member professional development that can be obtained from qualified academic programs.
Eligibility
You are eligible for the Spectrum Tuition Assistance Program if you are an active Regular Full Time Staff Member.
With the Tuition Assistance Program, Spectrum makes a large investment in a Staff Member’s future contributions to the company through the knowledge acquired from a qualified academic program. Consequently, except for death or permanent disability, Staff Members agree to maintain employment with Spectrum for a minimum of 2 years after the latest of: receiving a reimbursement from Spectrum; or completing any degree, diploma or certificate program for which Spectrum has reimbursed all or part of the cost.
Approval Criteria
The institution must be regionally accredited by a recognized regional accrediting agency in the United States. The regional accrediting agencies are:
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Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (“MSA”)
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New England Association of Schools and Colleges (“NEASC”)
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North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (“NCA”)
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Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges (“NASC”)
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Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (“SACS”)
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Western Association of Schools and Colleges (“WASC”)
How Tuition Assistance Works
Discuss with your manager and HR what professional, job-related growth seems most appropriate for your development.
Reimbursable Expenses
Spectrum provides financial assistance for the cost of resident and nonresident tuition, required textbooks, and certain fees associated with work-related courses or courses required to complete a work-related degree.
