Tuition reimbursement (also known as tuition assistance) is an employee benefit through which an employer pays for a predetermined amount of continuing education credits or college coursework to be applied toward a degree.
University employees also are state employees, and as such, in addition to University System of Maryland (USM) and UMB CoI policies in research and development, the State of Maryland's Public Ethics Law governing conflict of interest applies.
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Yes, the State of Maryland offers tuition reimbursement to its employees. The State Employee Tuition Reimbursement Program provides eligible state employees with up to $1,200 per fiscal year (July 1 - June 30) to cover tuition costs associated with approved courses.
Similar to federal law, state law provides that contributions made to a qualified tuition program are not deductible.