Description
The University Part-time Program (UPT) provides full-time regular employees with an opportunity to obtain a Bachelor’s or graduate degree on a part-time basis while working at SNL the remaining time. UPT is to be utilized when SNL business needs require an employee to obtain the degree on an accelerated basis to enhance his or her current job assignment rather than pursuing it through TAP.
Eligibility
Full-time regular employees are eligible for UPT if they meet all of the following criteria:
- Been on roll for a minimum of one year
- Participated in at least one performance period and sustained a "FC" or better
- Have strong academic credentials
Benefits
- Employees remain classified as full-time while working part-time and attending school the remaining half time
- Payment of tuition without annual caps
Requirements
Must earn degree as follows:
- Bachelors 36 months
- Masters 24 months
- Doctorate 36 months
- Undergraduates "C" or better
- Graduates "B" or better
- Service requirement of one for one
Undergraduate students:
- 12 hours during fall/spring
- 6 hours during summer
Graduate students:
- 9 hours during fall/spring
- 4 hours during summer
