Staff Professional Development
The college understands the importance of staff professional development and encourages professional growth. Agnes Scott makes an effort to offer financial support to offset the costs of these activities whenever possible.
These funds apply to expenses incurred by attendance at professional meetings, conferences, symposia, workshops and training classes which provide certification, e.g., as required for mechanical certification, or enrollment in a professional organization. Funding is not available for degree seeking candidates.
Tuition Privileges
Agnes Scott College offers several undergraduate tuition remission programs for full-time faculty, staff and their dependents. Tuition remission is not available for graduate credit. The following provides a description of each program. For complete details and a list of the other institutions involved, contact the Director of Financial Aid at 404 471-6393.
Remission for Classes at Agnes Scott College
Full-time faculty, staff and their dependents may receive tuition remission for classes taken at Agnes Scott College, beginning one year after the full-time employment date of the faculty or staff member. The employee or dependent must apply for all federal and state grants that may be available. Examples of such grants are the Georgia Tuition Equalization Grant and the Pell Grant. Information about state and federal grants may be obtained from the Financial Aid office.
Remission does not cover room, board, any fees or special programs.
All employees seeking tuition remission should contact the Director of Financial Aid for the appropriate tuition remission request form.
Faculty
Approval to take courses at Agnes Scott College is granted by the Dean of the College. No application is required.
Staff and Faculty/Staff Spouses
Full-time members of the Agnes Scott College staff, who normally work 35 or more hours per week, are eligible to apply to take up to a maximum of two (2) classes per semester with remission aid one year after the full-time employment date of the staff member. Spouses of eligible staff and faculty also may apply. Normal provisions regarding credit, grades, non-degree hour limits and class attendance apply.
Enrollment is dependent upon supervisor's approval and the employee's ability to continue to successfully perform the full duties of her or his position with the College.
Admission of staff employees and faculty/staff spouses into classes is dependent upon space available, and for staff, the permission of the appropriate supervisors. Employees applying to take a class should submit a copy of the Agnes Scott College Tuition Remission Request form to the Associate VP for Enrollment/Director of Admission and the Director of Financial Aid. Staff members and spouses complete the Woodruff Scholar Application and submit transcripts of high school and previous college work. An interview may be required. Recommendations are not required for employees and the normal application fee is waived. The Assistant Dean of the College reviews all applications from staff and spouse applicants until degree status is sought. At that time, a decision is made by the Committee on Academic Standards and Admission.
Dependent Children of Faculty and Staff
Dependent* children of full-time members of the Agnes Scott College faculty and staff may apply to take courses with remission assistance one year after the full-time employment date of the faculty or staff member. High school seniors, male and female, may seek approval from the Associate VP for Enrollment/Director of Admission and the Director of Financial Aid to take courses at Agnes Scott College under the joint-enrollment plan. An explanation of this program is offered in the college catalog. Female high school seniors and female students enrolled in another college may apply for admission as degree candidates under normal procedures.
Association of Presbyterian Colleges and Universities Tuition Exchange Program
Eligible applicants under this plan are the dependent children and spouses of full-time faculty and staff in participating APCU colleges and universities. For a current list of participating institutions and any restrictions required by each institution, contact the Agnes Scott College Director of Financial Aid for a brochure.
Tuition Exchange Program
This program provides an expanded list of institutions, in addition to the Presbyterian College program, for which remission may be sought. It is important to note that all interested persons should contact the Tuition Exchange liaison officer (the ASC Director of Financial Aid) no later than September 15 of the year prior to anticipated enrollment. This very early deadline is important to ensure maximum access to participating institutions. A brochure listing all schools is available on request.
*Dependent-- anyone claimed on the employee's federal tax return the calendar year prior to the anticipated enrollment date at Agnes Scott or other school for which remission is sought.