What types of educational reimbursements are available?
There are two contractual sources of educational reimbursement: Professional Development Fund (PDF) and Tuition Reimbursement Fund (TRF). The PDF fund is a matching fund, meaning the County will reimburse all applicants half of the submitted receipts up to a maximum of $300.00. For example, if you submit receipts for $200.00 your reimbursement will be for $100.00. You may apply to this fund any time during the fiscal year, July 1st to June 30th. Additionally, Nurse Practitioners and Clinical Nurse Specialists receive a maximum of $800.00 per fiscal year. You may apply to this fund any time during the fiscal year, July 1st to June 30th. This fund will cover tuition, required books, costs related to travel outside the SC County, as well as specialty license certification and recertification. In addition, you are eligible for 50% reimbursement of your BRN license through PDF monies. The second source of educational reimburse is the TRF. Coded nurses are eligible for $750.00 per fiscal yea