What employees are saying about EPDP:
"The EPDP staff member was very knowledgeable about the tuition reimbursement program and was kind enough to thoroughly explain the process."
"[She] did an excellent job of explaining the program, communicating all aspects of [the] program and requirements."
Are you interested in going back to school for a degree? Is there a conference or professional event you would like to attend to keep your knowledge and skills up-to-date? If so, the Exempt Professional Development Program (EPDP) is for you!
EPDP is designed to provide tuition reimbursement assistance for professionals interested in completing a college degree or financial assistance for individuals needing some short term training or to attend a professional conference.
Highlights:
- Now apply on-line and e-mail your application directly to the EPDP staff
- Quicker approval times for applications and reimbursement requests
- Up to $1,500 for conferences, events and short term training courses
- 100% reimbursement for A’s, B’s and C’s
- Sign up for Direct Deposit for faster, simpler and secure reimbursement. Click here to sign up for reimbursement direct deposit.
CONTACT:
Voice: 614.728.3127 or 614.752.2451
Email: EPDP@das.state.oh.us
Survey
Click here to take our current (FY10) survey.
Tuition Reimbursement
Tuition reimbursement is available up to $3,000 per fiscal year for courses that offer college credit. Tuition reimbursement is also available for the Ohio Certified Public Manager Program.
Program Application
Policy and Procedures
Conference, Seminar, Training and Events
$1,500 is available for Professional Development Events (PDE) which include: the SHRM Learning System, workshops, seminars, conferences, computer training and eligible programs sponsored by DAS Human Resources Division.
Program Application
Policy and Procedures
Who is Not Eligible?
The following agencies are NOT participating in the Exempt Professional Development Program:
- Attorney General's Office
- Treasurer's Office
- Auditor's Office
- Judiciary
- Supreme Court
- Court of Claims
- Judicial Conference
- Senate
- House of Representatives
- Joint Legislative Ethics Commission
- Joint Commission on Agency Rule
Please Note: The Governor's Office and The Secretary of State's office are participating in the program.
Survey Results
Click here to view our current (FY10) survey results.
Click here to view FY09 survey results.
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