Tuition Assistance Program (TAP)
As part of its mission statement, the University System of Georgia is committed to "the recruitment, hiring, and retention of the best possible faculty, staff and administration." The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia is committed to creating a more educated Georgia. Both of these commitments extend internally, as well as, externally. As part of its desire to meet its employees evolving needs, the University System of Georgia (USG) has established an educational assistance program, the Tuition Assistance Program (TAP). The purpose of TAP is to foster the professional growth and development of its eligible employees.Section 802.18, Career Development , and Section 802.20, Tuition Assistance Program , of The Board of Regents Policy Manual contain the system-wide policy guidelines for this program.
Recent TAP Changes
Effective January 1, 2011, two important changes have been made to the USG's Tuition Assistance Program(TAP) policy. The changes are:- The maximum number of credit hours covered has increased from eight(8) to nine(9) credit hours per semester.
- The registration period for TAP participants is now at least three days before classes begin. The current procedure requires TAP participants to register during the late registration period, which in some cases is the first day of class.
Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) Deadlines
The following University System of Georgia TAP application deadlines will apply to all University System of Georgia institutions: (If any of these dates fall on a holiday or on a weekend, the application deadline will be the last business day prior to the dates identified.)| Fall Semester | July 15th |
| Spring Semester | November 15th |
| Summer Semester | April 15th |
Reminders
An employee will be required to go through the regular student admissions process prior to applying for TAP. If you have questions, please contact office of Admissions. Also, an employee must complete a TAP application for each semester in attendance.Please Click Here for further information and the TAP application.