Higher Education Assistance
Higher Education Assistance
(For Non-Faculty Employees)
Formerly called the Professional Development Program, the Higher Education Assistance Program exists to help full-time, non-faculty employees, obtain advanced degrees from accredited universities.
Human Resources is responsible for managing this program. (The Academic Office is responsible for the professional development program provided to faculty.)
Application Process
• Application Deadline: May 31 of each year for programs starting or taking place in the
following year.
• Please submit applications to Human Resources in Kimball 240.
• Application Form.
Revised Policy
Major policy changes include the following:
Financial assistance available per year is limited to the IRS non-taxable amount - currently $5,250. This tax-free limit is defined in Publication 970, which addresses employer-provided educational assistance programs.
Employees may apply for the program prior to meeting the three-year eligibility requirement, though they will not receive funding (if approved) until meeting the three-year requirement.
Reimbursement Form
• For those who have already been accepted into the program, click here for the
reimbursement request form.
Educational Opportunities (affiliated with or commonly pursued by BYU-Idaho employees)
• Utah State University - MBA Program
• Idaho State University - various programs
• Western Governors University - various programs