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G. Participation in the program shall be on a voluntary basis, i.e outside normal working hours. However, in certain circumstances, a Department Head may allow an employee to attend class during normal working hours. In order to do so, the employee is to use personal or vacation leave or flex or compensatory time. H. If the employee wishes to not use personal or vacation time or flex or compensatory time, unpaid leaves may be granted to attend class. The tuition reimbursement program may not reimburse the employee for those hours of the normal working day during which he/she is in class. However, all Department Heads are encouraged to schedule work time to assist employees with a flexible work schedule. An employee may not receive assistance from other sources and receive tuition aid reimbursement from the City for the same courses taken. The City may reimburse individuals for selected job-related non-accredited courses at its sole option. This program does not apply to seminars, mini-courses or other training authorized through the normal training budget. Staff researched many educational institutions in the twin cities area to include, Hamline University, Metropolitan State University, University of Minnesota, and the University of St. Thomas. Below are some pricing for undergraduate and graduate programs: COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE GRADUATE (Masters) Hamline University, St. Paul, MN Approx. $723 per credit hour if a part time student. If a full lime student, you pay a flat rate per year which may cost upwards of $20,000 per year depending on degree program $300 - $500 per credit hour depending on degree program. Metropolitan State University – St. Paul, MN Approx. $164.43 per credit hour Depending on degree program b/t $250-$380 per credit hour University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota Approx. $274.62 per credit hour Depending on degree program b/t $780 and $890 per credit hour University of St. Thomas – St. Paul, MN area $715 per credit hour if going during the day and $570 per credit hour if you are going at night Depending on degree program b/t $625 to $760 per hour Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council adopt the attaché Resolution 6675, Amending the City Personnel Policy in Regard to Educational Reimbursement Amounts.