Education Program Eligibility Criteria Annual Benefit Amount Associate Degree Bachelor’s Degree Includes all undergraduate / graduate level coursework Master’s Degree required to complete an approved degree. Courses Doctorate / PhD should result in a final grade (letter grade or pass/fail). MBA / EMBA JD Full-Time Team Members Includes all courses required to complete an approved (64-80 hours / pay period): Certificate program in an approved area of study. Certificate (For- Courses must have a measurable completion $5,250 / Year Credit Only) requirement such as a final grade (letter grade or pass/fail) and must result in academic credit. Part-Time Team Members Includes prep courses, materials, exams, re-certifications (32-63 hours / pay period): and CEUs required to maintain or renew certification, in an approved area of study. Payment for prep courses and Certifications $2,625 / Year materials will be eligible only after evidence of passed exam. Learning requirements for recertification (CEUs) will be eligible with evidence of certification renewal. Prior Learning Assessments (PLA) and tests used to Assessments document knowledge for the purpose of granting credit toward an approved degree (e.g. - CLEP, ACE, DANTES). UnityPoint Health may, from time to time, update the list of certifications that are eligible for reimbursement through the EdAssist portal. The process is outlined below:  Requestor completes the “Request for a Review of a National Certification for Tuition Reimbursement Eligibility” form which includes obtaining a signature from their Executive Director.  Request is presented to Human Resources leadership for review and approval.  If approved, certification is added as an approved qualification through EdAssist’s platform. Note, while requests for Certification expansion may be submitted throughout the year, only approved programs showing as available in the EdAssist platform may be pursued. Educational programs not covered include, but are not limited to:  Individual courses for sports, recreation, or hobbies, unless part of a degree program.  Seminars, conferences, and workshops. APPROVABLE EDUCATION PROVIDERS All degree/certificate programs and individual course providers must be provided by an institution holding Regional or National accreditation recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. School accreditation can be verified via the U.S. Department of Education (USDE) website. All certification/designation providers must be provided by a professional association, certifying body, or institution authorized to award the industry accepted certification/designation. COURSE COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS All courses related to a degree or certificate program must be completed with a minimum grade equivalent of C or better and award college credit. Courses that are based on a pass/fail grading system must be completed with a passing grade. Courses in which a Team Member receives an incomplete, withdrawal, or equivalent grade are ineligible.