Georgia Institute of Technology :: Office of Organizational Development

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between TAP and STRAP?

TAP is a tuition remission program that only covers Board of Regents (i.e. University System of Georgia) schools. STRAP is a tuition reimbursement program and covers accredited schools that are not part of the USG.

Each program has different eligibility requirements, but the main differences between the programs are:

1) Type of schools covered
2) Employee job classification
3) Employee length of employment

For complete details on eligibility requirements, please visit each program's webpage at www.orgdev.gatech.edu/tuition/

Where can I find a list of eligible schools for each program?

TAP schools can be found on the Board of Regents website - http://www.usg.edu/inst/

STRAP does not have a "formal" list of schools, but generally, any accredited school that is not part of the University System of Georgia (i.e. Board of Regents) will be covered by STRAP.

Does submitting my TAP / STRAP application suffice for getting admitted to my school?

No. You must apply and be accepted to the school you wish to attend prior to applying for employee tuition assistance. This includes Georgia Tech employees wishing to attend Georgia Tech.

Do I have to fill out a new TAP / STRAP application each semester?

Yes.

Can TAP / STRAP be applied to family members attending school?

Can I change the classes I listed on my TAP / STRAP application?

Yes. Please send and e-mail to our office notifying us of the change.

I am a STRAP participant and have completed my coursework for the semester. How do I submit for reimbursement?

Please refer to the Reimbursement Procedure section on the STRAP page - http://www.orgdev.gatech.edu/tuition/?page=strap

I am a TAP participant and my account is still showing I owe the full balance. How do I get this resolved?

Waivers are applied by the school you are attending and generally do not appear instantly on your account. If you waiver has not been applied by the first day of class, please contact our office.

My TAP waiver has been applied, but I am still showing a partial balance. How do I get this resolved?

A partial balance showing after a waiver has been applied generally means that other fees are owed. Some programs of study that are considered "premium programs" are not fully covered by TAP. Other unpaid obligations such as parking tickets, transcript requests, etc, will also appear as charges on your account. Please review an itemized summary of your account to determine exactly what the fees are. If after reviewing, you still cannot determine the cause of the balance, please contact our office.

I am a TAP participant, but was charged at the out-of-state tuition rate. How do I get this resolved?

Please contact the Georgia Tech Office of Human Resources and request a letter stating that you are a Georgia Tech employee. Please send this letter to your teaching institution's Registrar's office.

I want to return to school, but am uncertain of my options. Can you recommend schools based on the programs/interests I want to pursue?

Unfortunately, our office is only staffed to handle the administrative aspects of tuition assistance. Although we cannot offer advice on specific programs, please review our presentation on Going Back to School which offers guidance on factors to consider when starting or returning to school.

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