WV HB4553

Creates a tuition reimbursement program for West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation employees pursuing undergraduate degrees at state institutions of higher education

Reimburses 20 percent of total undergraduate tuition costs per year, with full 100 percent reimbursement achieved after five years of employment with the Division

Requires employees to first apply for other financial aid (excluding loans), including federal Pell grants, before receiving reimbursement

Eligibility requires proof of employment, acceptance at a state institution, meeting academic progress standards, and continued employment with the Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation

Tuition reimbursement may only be used after other financial aid dedicated solely to tuition and fees has been exhausted