There are a number of professional development opportunities for APSA Employees at SFU.

Tuition Reimbursement

• Policy AD10.10 (Professional Development)
  
• Tuition Reimbursement Application

This policy 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.  This funding does not apply to SFU’s credit courses, which are covered through the tuition waiver (policy AD 10.12).  Please note that the Tuition Reimbursement Application form must be submitted to Human Resources prior to registering for learning opportunities.   

Professional Development Expenses

NEW  MARCH 2025 Reimbursement PROCESS

Beginning March 17th, 2025 employees can now submit a professional development claim directly through SFU's Financial Information System (FINS), including receipts and supporting documentation.  This new process will help ensure a more efficient and user-friendly experience that empowers employees to make the most of their learning and development  benefits.

• Policy AD10-11
• Professional Development Information Sheet
• Travel and Business Expense Claim Form
• How to create a Travel and Expense Claim

This policy supports employees to pursue professional development opportunities or purchase computer equipment that will support their learning and development.  Please see the Professional development Information sheet above for details.  Please note:

• Continuing employee amounts: $1,100 annually with a maximum cumulative amount of $5,500
• Temporary employee amounts: $550 annually
• Purchase must be related to professional development in order to be claimed (see the Professional Development Information sheet for details).
• To find the balance for your Professional Development allotment, visit my.sfu.ca (login, and under Staff Resources, click on Professional Development Expenses).
• Professional Development expenses maybe be submitted once per calendar year.  

Tuition Waiver

• Policy AD 10-12
  
• Tuition Waiver Application
  

Tuition fees are waived for SFU credit courses for continuing APSA employees, their spouses and dependents.

Professional Development Leaves

• 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.