Office of Human Resource Services

What is the Employee Education Program, or EEP?

The Employee Education Program, or EEP, is an opportunity funded by university resources that enables full-time UF Academic Personnel, TEAMS employees, and USPS employees who have been employed for at least six months to receive tuition assistance for up to six credit hours of instruction per semester at the state university closest to their work. TEAMS employees may also attend classes at a public community college closest to their work.

Do I have to apply for admission to the University?

Yes, the UF admissions process for employees is the same as for any other student. You must ensure that you followed all necessary procedures for admission as a degree seeking or non-degree seeking student. It is suggested that you meet with an Admissions Officer and an Advisor in your college where you are interested in taking classes before enrolling.

How do I obtain permission to participate?

The EEP application requires supervisor and department chair signatures. It is up to the employee's supervisor/department chair to determine the number of credit hours, up to six, for which an employee may register under this program each semester. Participation in the EEP is neither a benefit of employment nor a guaranteed right. The employee's supervisor/department chair also must certify that the employee meets the employment requirements for participation and that the time used is covered by appropriate leave or schedule adjustment.

Where do I find the EEP application?

The EEP Online Application is located at www.hr.ufl.edu/education/eep. All employees interested in participating in the EEP must complete the online form and print the application. The application must be completed and turned in according to the guidelines below. All employees should review the EEP policy and Instructions located on the site listed above to ensure proper procedures are followed.

When may I submit my paperwork to participate in the EEP?

• UF: You must submit your completed EEP paperwork to the Registrar's Office in 222 Criser Hall or by fax to: (352) 846-1126 by the EEP application deadline posted on this site. In addition, for the cost of the course(s) to be covered, as specified under the provisions of the EEP, you must register only during the time frames specified by EEP policy.
• Santa Fe Community College: Submit your completed form to the SFCC Cashier’s Office by the EEP application deadline posted on this site.
• Other community colleges and state universities: Submit your form to Amanda Moore, Education Coordinator HR, by the posted deadline each semester. Your courses will not be paid until your grades from the previous semester have been received. 

What fees are covered by the EEP?

Under the EEP, the university is responsible for the payment of matriculation fees, building fees, capital improvement fees, and student financial aid fees. The university is responsible only for the in-state portion of the student financial aid fees. The employee is responsible for paying any additional fees including, but not limited to, application fees, out-of-state tuition and fees, photo I.D. fees, late registration fees, late payment fees, distance education fees, material and supply fees. Employees must have lived in Florida for 12 months to be eligible for in-state tuition and fee amounts. Please note that some material and supply fees can be significant. You may want to determine what these are for your courses of interest before you register.

How do I know if a course I’m interested in taking is covered by the EEP?

• UF: To determine if the course you wish to take is approved for the EEP, visit the Schedule of Courses page at http://www.registrar.ufl.edu/soc/. The program does not permit enrollment in thesis, dissertation, internships, directed individual study, individual performance courses, non-credit courses, sponsored credit programs, off-book programs, and some distance education course offerings.
• SFCC: As long as your department approves the course and it is taken for college credit, it will typically be available through the EEP.
• Other community colleges and state universities: Eligibility is determined on a case-by-case basis and in the case of state universities, must be certified on the EEP application form by the university registrar.

If I have to withdraw from a class that I am taking under the EEP, may I continue to participate in the program?

In order to continue participating in the EEP, employees must achieve a passing grade in all courses taken through this program. Designations such as withdraw (W), incomplete (I), or failing (F) will not satisfy the requirements of the EEP. The reinstatement procedures are discussed in further detail in our EEP policy.

Where do I get more information about the EEP?

For an EEP application form and more information, visit the EEP section of this web site or contact Education Coordinator, Amanda Moore at amanda-moore@ufl.edu or by calling (352) 273-1761.