Reduced Tuition as a Full time Benefit Eligible Employee

Issue/Question

How do I get access to reduced tuition as a full time benefit eligible employee?

Environment

• DocuSign

Cause

A benefit eligible employee wants to receive tuition reduction on their courses.

Resolution

1. State employees that meet certain criteria are eligible for reduced tuition:
   1. Continuous employment with the state of South Dakota for a minimum of one year
   2. They are in a position classified as benefits-eligible
   3. Established residency in South Dakota
   4. A cumulative collegiate GPA of 2.0 or higher
   5. A good employment standing
2. Apply for reduced tuition Reduced Tuition 
   1. You will be directed to a DocuSign PowerForm to complete the application
3. Type your name and e-mail in the correct fields
4. Type your supervisor’s name and e-mail in the correct fields
5. Click BEGIN SIGNING
6. In DocuSign, type or complete the following fields:
   1. Last Name
   2. First Name
   3. Middle Initial
   4. State Employee ID Number
   5. Phone Number
   6. Agency or Institution Where Employed – University of South Dakota
   7. Name of Supervisor
   8. University - USD
   9. Course Name
   10. Course Number
   11. Number of Credits
   12. Semester and Year for the course you are applying for a tuition reduction in
7. Sign at the bottom
8. Click FINISH
9. Wait for the form to receive approval from
   1. Supervisor
   2. Human Resources
   3. Business Office
10. Employees will be notified of an approved application through their SDePay account.  To review the recued amount, they will need to log-in to SDePay.  Questions regarding billing can be directed to the USD Business Office
    1. Employees that do not qualify for tuition reduction will be contacted directly from a Business Office representative