Tuition Reimbursement Program

Foxwoods provides the opportunity to enroll in the Tuition Reimbursement Program, which offers team members the opportunity to be reimbursed for their career-related tuition expenses.

For Additional Tuition Help
Consider the Connecticut Higher Education Trust (CHET) savings program.

• Visit www.aboutchet.com
• Call 1-888-799-CHET (1-888-799-2438)

Eligibility

You are eligible for tuition reimbursement if you are a team member of Foxwoods and:

• you are a regular full-time team member actively at work
• you are a regular part-time team member actively at work.
• you have been employed continuously for 90 days.

The education for which you are receiving reimbursement must begin on or after your 91st day of employment.

Enrolling

To enroll in the Tuition Reimbursement Program, you must complete and submit an Application for Tuition Reimbursement. This application is available from Human Resources.

How the Program Works

If you are eligible to receive tuition reimbursement from Foxwoods, you can be reimbursed for up to two courses per year.

The amount you can be reimbursed depends on your work status:

• Full-time team members can receive up to $2,000 per year.
• Regular part-time team members can receive up to $1,000 per year.

To be eligible for reimbursement, your tuition expenses must be for career-related courses offered at accredited institutions that begin on or after your 91st day of employment. Team members must obtain pre-approval for all courses prior to enrollment. Pre-approval can be obtained through Human Resources.

The Application Process

You must fill out your application form and return it to Human Resources.

Human Resources will notify you as to whether your application has been approved or denied. Please note you may need to provide additional information.

If you are denied, you may reapply for tuition reimbursement.

Receiving Your Reimbursement

In order to be reimbursed for your tuition expenses, the courses you take must be pre-approved and taken at an accredited institution.

Reimbursement is given according to the following guidelines:

• If you receive a grade of A, B or C, you will receive 100% reimbursement, up to an annual maximum.
• If you receive a grade below C, you will not receive any reimbursement for your tuition expenses.

Filing a Claim

Once you receive your grade(s), you can begin the reimbursement process.

You must submit a copy of your grades, along with the original paid receipts for your tuition, to Human Resources. You should be sure to retain a copy of your grades and receipts for your records.