Professional Development

Classified Staff Waiver Program

Classified Staff Waiver Program for SMC Course Material and Course Work

The District encourages the professional growth of SMC employees. To support on-going professional growth, SMC will waive tuition for SMC classes and, on a first come, first served basis, reimburse the costs of required instructional materials for SMC classified employees. (District-CSEA Bargaining Agreement, Article 11.13(PDF File) (opens in new window) )

What is eligible for waiver?

  • Tuition for SMC classes.

What is eligible for reimbursement?

  • Costs of required instructional materials for SMC classes. Please check the class syllabus and the required course materials listing. Optional materials will not be reimbursed.

Is there a maximum amount that can be reimbursed for required instructional materials?

  • No, but there is a limited amount of funds available for reimbursement and available funds are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Also, as stated above, only the cost of required instructional materials, as designated in the syllabus and/or required course material list for the class, will be reimbursed. Optional materials will not be reimbursed.

Who is eligible for reimbursement?

  • Any employee represented by CSEA.

How do I get tuition waived?

Step 1:

Step 2:

  • Once your Classified Staff SMC Waiver form is processed by Admissions & Records and Human Resources, you will receive a copy for your records.  You may then enroll in the SMC course and purchase any required materials.  
IMPORTANT REMINDER: Tuition payment deadlines will be adhered to as outlined on the Admission web site (Admissions Dates and Deadline Website). Please review and adhere to the deadlines applicable to your waiver request.

How do I get reimbursed for required instructional materials?

Step 3:

  • After your SMC Tuition Form is processed by Admissions & Records and Human Resources and returned to you, please purchase the required instructional materials out-of-pocket.

Step 4:

  • To be reimbursed for the required instructional materials, please attach the required course-material list, proof of course completion, and the original bookstore receipt to the Classified Staff SMC Tuition Waiver Form (opens in new window) within 1 month of completing your course.  Please allow up to 4 weeks for your reimbursement payment to be processed.

Classified Staff SMC Tuition Waiver Form

Classified Staff SMC Tuition Waiver Form (opens in new window)  

Application for Waiver of SMC Class Tuition & Reimbursement of Required Instructional Materials

For additional information or questions, please contact
Office of Human Resources
310-434-4415 / ProfDevelopment@smc.edu