City of Corpus Christi
Tuition Assistance
The Employee Tuition Assistance Program provides reimbursement of tuition for classes at any accredited higher educational institution.
Tuition Reimbursement Steps
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
Step #1 - will need to be submitted at the beginning of each fiscal year on or after October 1.
Step #2 - will need to be submitted immediately before or after you enroll in your course(s).
Step #3 - will need to be submitted within 45 days after you have completed each course(s).
We recommend using an unofficial transcript or a screenshot of your final class grade.
Please do not send the grades of individual assignments or unconverted "points" .
Acceptable formats include letter grades (A, B, C, etc.) or numerical grades (0 - 100 scale). Pass/Fail is also an acceptable format.
Good Submission:
This sample unofficial transcript has: The student name, the class name and/or number and the final grade. This documentation would be approved.
Unapproved Submission:
This submission does not have a student name, does not include a final student grade, and shows the individual assignments. This photo would be rejected and the employee would need to resubmit. It also does not include the class name and/or number.[/caption]
Good Submission:
We recommend taking a screenshot or asking your school's bursar for a receipt. A billing statement is also acceptable. It should include your name, the term, the price breakdown of tuition and fees as well as proof of payment.
This billing statement reflects a billing plan however; Marilyn Monroe would not be eligible for reimbursement due to not completing her payment plan yet with the school.
This bursar receipt also has all the required information. Student name, term, tuition and fees as well as amounts paid.
The limit for reimbursement for Fiscal Year 2026 is $2,000.
You are welcome to submit screenshots, PDFs, or scans for your documents. Please avoid submitting Word documents. Ensure that all images are clear and legible. If submitting a screenshot, make sure the text is large enough to be easily read.
If you are enrolled in multiple classes, please submit your complete transcript. Reimbursement will be provided for courses where you earned a grade of "C" or higher. It is important to note that the reimbursement amount is dependent on the grades attained. Courses that were dropped or not successfully completed will not be eligible for reimbursement.
We utilize the course end date when determining what fiscal year your reimbursement may be paid. If your course end date is after 9/15, you will need to submit the following beginning 10/01:
- Step 1 - Employee
- Step 1 - Supervisor
- Step 2 - Employee Request
No, your tuition reimbursement (Step 3) will be denied.
Per policy, you are to have approval prior to the start of your course(s).
It is important to complete Step 1 at the beginning of every fiscal year and Step 2 as soon as your register for your course(s).
Please review the policy below:
HR-22.0-Education-Assistance-Program-Procedure.pdf
If you have any questions, please contact us at WorkforceDevelopment_TA@cctexas.com
Tuition Reimbursement Deadline for Previous Fiscal Year
At the close of each fiscal year, we strive to ensure that tuition reimbursement funds are properly allocated, as they are available on a first-come, first-served basis. To be considered for reimbursement under the previous fiscal year, all course submissions must be received no later than September 15 of the applicable year. Requests submitted after this deadline will be denied. Beginning October 1, we enter a new education assistance year. Courses scheduled after this date will be eligible for reimbursement consideration under the new fiscal cycle after Steps 1-3 have been received. Please note, when processing reimbursement requests, we utilize the COURSE END DATE in determining which fiscal year your course may receive reimbursement.
WGU Grade Equivalency Update: A “Pass” reflects successful demonstration of required competencies, with a final grade assessment grade equivalent to B. Education assistance will be reimbursed upon approval at the approved rate for a passing grade of B. Learn more below.