University Human Resources

EEP for Courses Outside of Brown

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EEP for Courses Outside of Brown

Through the Employee Education Program (EEP), eligible staff at Brown University may receive up to $5,250 per calendar year for courses taken at accredited institutions outside of Brown.

This benefit can be used for:

  • Degree programs (any field of study)
  • Job-related courses
  • Certificate programs

Degree Programs

EEP supports tuition for courses taken toward an undergraduate or graduate degree at an accredited, degree-granting institution.

Key Requirement

The institution must be accredited by a recognized regional accrediting body. Eligible schools are accredited by one of the following:

Accreditation AgencyRegional Area
Higher Learning CommissionArizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Dakota, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
Middle States Commission on Higher EducationDelaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Washington D.C., U.S. Virgin Islands
New England Commission of Higher EducationConnecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont
Northwest Commission on Colleges and UniversitiesAlaska, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesAlabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia
Western Association of Schools and CollegesCalifornia, Hawaii, American territories such as Guam and American Samoa

If you are unsure whether a school qualifies, you can confirm its accreditation status before applying.

Job-Related Courses and Certificate Programs

EEP also supports courses and certificate programs that are directly related to your current role at Brown.

A course may qualify if it:

  • Helps maintain or improve skills required for your position
  • Is required by law or by Brown University

Important:

  • The Benefits Office determines whether a course is job-related
  • Documentation and justification may be required as part of your application

Course Requirements

To be eligible for reimbursement, courses must:

  • Be offered by an accredited institution
  • Provide a grade and/or academic credit

Courses that do not meet these criteria are not eligible for EEP reimbursement.