Educational Benefits for UUP Represented Employees

Website: UUP Educational Benefits

NYS/UUP Employee Course Tuition Waiver

This program waives full tuition expenses for credit coursework taken on either a credit or audit basis at 4-year SUNY institutions. Fees other than tuition are not covered and are the responsibility of the employee. Courses under this program are offered on a space available basis, determined by SUNY, and employees must meet all course prerequisites. Employees in the Professional Services Negotiating Unit (PSNU) may enroll in a maximum of one (1) course per semester and/or special session (e.g., summer session) under this program.

UUP Tuition Waiver Form

1. Obtain the reqired signature from the Human Resources Department
2. Once signed, make two (2) additional copies
3. Keep one (1) copy for your own records
4. One (1) copy goes to the Bursar's Office at the school you will be attending
5. One (1) copy goes to the Registrar's Office at the school you will be attending
   

NYS/UUP Professional Development

Joint Labor-Management Committees' Programs are Suspended as of March 31, 2012: Funding for these programs was provided by the 2007-2011 Agreement between New York State and United University Professions. This suspension will continue until a successor Agreement that provides funding for Joint Labor Management activities is negotiated.

The Individual Development Awards Program is designed to support a variety of professional development projects or activities by assisting eligible employees to develop their full professional potential and to prepare for advancement.

All decisions pertaining to awarding funds are at the discretion of the program committee and are pursuant to the committee guidelines and subject to the availability of funds.

NYS/UUP Scholarships

Website: UUP Scholarships

• UUP College Scholarship Fund: Provides funding aid to both undergraduate and post baccalaureate students attending SUNY campuses.
• The Robert G. Porter Scholars Program: Funded through The American Federation of Teachers (AFT). Programs are available for both UUP bargaining unit members and their dependents.