Statewide Targeted Tuition Program
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Tuition Benefits
Statewide Targeted Tuition Program
Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Training
The CDL Statewide Targeted Tuition Program provides assistance to CSEA-represented NYS employees who wish to take CDL training.
CSEA-represented NYS employees (ASU/02, OSU/03, ISU/04, or DMNA/47) receiving a NYS paycheck when applying for this benefit are eligible.
You can receive up to two targeted benefits (vouchers or reimbursements) per program year. One targeted benefit can cover a CDL training course up to $1,220.
In addition to the tuition vouchers or reimbursements, you may also apply for a Certification and Licensure Exam Fee Reimbursement. You may receive up to $350 for an unlimited number of exams taken during the April 1, 2023 - March 31, 2024 program year. You will be reimbursed, whether or not you pass the exam, after submitting the required documentation. Only the exams are covered, not the license itself.
For details, contact us at (800) 253-4332 (Option 1) or [email protected].
Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning
The Statewide Targeted Tuition Program for Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) is for CSEA-represented NYS Employees seeking a Plant Utilities Assistant (PUA) or a Plant Utilities Engineer 1 (PUE 1) position.
This program provides up to two extra benefits per program year, to CSEA-represented NYS employees who are enrolled in any of the following:
- A bachelor’s degree program in Facilities Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering, or Marine Engineering.
- An associate's degree HVAC program.
- An HVAC certificate or diploma program from a BOCES, with a minimum of 440 or 900 hours, or *enrolled in an approved certificate or HVAC, electrical, refrigeration, boiler operations and maintenance, or plumbing from an accredited technical school or technology college
*PUA only - You must have nine months of permanent competitive, non-competitive, or labor service AND possess a high school diploma or equivalency to be eligible for this option.
For more information, contact us at (800) 253-4332 (Option 1) or email [email protected].
Information Technology
The Statewide Targeted Tuition Program for Information Technology provides additional tuition assistance to CSEA-represented NYS employees.
If you're training in any of the following programs and you're seeking an Information Technology Specialist 1 or 2 position, you may be eligible to receive up to two extra tuition benefits per fiscal year.
- Computer Science
- Computer Information Systems
- Information Technology
- Telecommunication
- Management Information Systems
For more information, contact us at (800) 253-4332 (Option 1) or email [email protected].
Nursing
The Statewide Targeted Tuition Program for Nursing provides additional tuition assistance to CSEA-represented NYS employees.
Eligible employees can receive up to two extra tuition benefits per program year in an approved RN or LPN program.
For more information, contact us at (800) 253-4332 (Option 1) or email [email protected].
Welding
The Statewide Targeted Tuition Program for Welding provides additional tuition assistance to CSEA-represented NYS employees.
Eligible employees can receive up to two extra tuition benefits, per program year in approved welding course(s).
For more information, contact us at (800) 253-4332 (Option 1) or email [email protected].