Tuition Reimbursement

Policy AD10-10 provides up to $1000 per calendar year for tuition reimbursement for job-related learning opportunities that include credit and non-credit courses, seminars, webinars, workshops and conferences. 

The Tuition Reimbursement Application must be submitted to the Learning and Development team (pei_learn@sfu.ca) prior to registering for any learning opportunities (AD 10-10 4.0)

This funding does not apply to SFU’s credit courses, which are covered through Tuition Waiver (policy AD 10.12).  

Professional Development Expenses

Under Policy AD10-11, the University encourages Employees to pursue PD activities in order to remain at the forefront of their respective disciplines. The University will reimburse the Employee for allowable PD expenses that are not otherwise reimbursed by the University.

The amount of reimbursement available for Professional Development is (AD 10-11 3.0):

• Continuing Employees: $1,100 per calendar year.
• Temporary Employees: $550 per calendar year.
• Notes: A Continuing Employee or a Temporary Employee with a minimum contract period of one (1) year hired on or after the date of ratification/approval by both parties, is eligible for reimbursement on the next January 1 following their start date. The reimbursement available will be pro-rated for a Part-time Employee in a Continuing or Temporary Position. (AD 10-11 2.0)

Reimbursement and Submission Information: 

• To find your available PD balance, visit my.sfu.ca (login, and under Staff Resources, click on Professional Development Expenses).
• Only one Professional Development expense statement for reimbursement may be submitted in each calendar year (AD 10-11 4.1)
• All claims must submit professional development reimbursements directly through SFU’s Financial Information System (FINS) including any attachments. 
  • Travel and Business Expense Claim
  • How to Create a Travel and Business Expense Claim
• To find more information including eligible items and submission details please refer to the Professional Development Information Sheet

Tuition Waiver

See Policy AD 9-10. Tuition for SFU credit courses is waived for Continuing APSA Employees and their Dependents.

• Tuition Waiver Application

Professional Development Leaves

Professional Development Leave is under Policy AD10-9. For Continuing APSA Employees who have completed six years of service, Professional Development Leaves of up to twelve months may be granted.