Reimbursement

The system is closed in July and opens at 9:00 AM on Monday, August 4th for FY 25/26 tuition requests.

Overview

The Tuition Reimbursement Program provides City employees with funds for professional development. Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) between unions and the City define the rules for tuition reimbursement. Employees should refer to their MOU for a comprehensive list of eligible expenses.

How it Works

Phase 1: Pre-Authorization (Expense Authorization)

Employee Submits Request

Employee Supervisor Reviews

  • Supervisor ensures the request is relevant and not required by the department.
    • Training required by the department is not eligible for tuition reimbursement.

DHR Tuition Team Reviews

  • DHR will determine if the expense is eligible according to the employee’s MOU.
  • MEA will determine expense eligibility for MEA-represented employees.

Phase 2: Expense Reimbursement (Expense Report)

Employee Submits Expense Report

Employee Supervisor Reviews

  • Supervisor confirms the expense report is not more than the pre-approved amount.

Department Expense Manager Review

  • If the request is $2,000 or more, the Controller’s Office will review after the Department Expense Manager.

Employee Paid via Direct Deposit

  • Direct deposit payments are made every Tuesday.

Reference Material

Job Aids

Questions

If you have tuition reimbursement questions, please contact the Department of Human Resources Online Tuition Reimbursement Program at dhr-tuition-reimbursement@sfgov.org.