What is the Retail Management Certificate Reimbursement Program?
TGEF's Retail Management Certificate Reimbursement Program provides reimbursement for tuition or book expenses for TGCSA member company employees pursing a certificate in retail management. What is the reimbursement process? How do I apply? Complete the online Retail Management Certificate Reimbursement Application and upload the required documentation requested on the application. |
Who is eligible for the Program?
Students taking courses in pursuit of a Retail Management Certificate that are:
What documents are required to complete my reimbursement application?
How do I find out if all required documentation is received?
Click this link, https://app.smarterselect.com/login, and log into your application to view which documentation has been received. The Smarter Select system sends automatic emails when requested information is uploaded to your application.
What do I do if I need to add information to my application after it is submitted?
You may login to your online application, https://app.smarterselect.com/login, and make the necessary changes until your application is submitted.
After your application is submitted, contact Jennifer Kemp by email, [email protected], include your full name and changes that need to be made to the application. All changes must be submitted in writing.
Can transcripts be faxed or emailed?
Transcripts must be uploaded to the application. Requests are submitted electronically through your online application. You may login to your application, https://app.smarterselect.com/login, and resend any requests.
If I already received a funding request in previous terms, am I eligible to apply again?
Yes, you will need to apply again if your request is for a different course taken in a different semester.
If I am selected for reimbursement, how will I be notified?
All applicants will be notified of the results by e-mail. Allow 3-7 weeks for processing.
Students taking courses in pursuit of a Retail Management Certificate that are:
- Employees of current TGCSA member companies.
- Employees must work a minimum of 16 hours per week and be continuously employed with the qualifying company for six months.
- The course must be completed with a grade of C or higher.
- The course must have been paid with personal funds or student loans.
- Reimbursement request must be made within two months from the end date of the course. No exceptions allowed.
What documents are required to complete my reimbursement application?
- Completed online application
- Copy of Tuition / Book receipt(s)
- College transcript
- Supervisor/employer statement
How do I find out if all required documentation is received?
Click this link, https://app.smarterselect.com/login, and log into your application to view which documentation has been received. The Smarter Select system sends automatic emails when requested information is uploaded to your application.
What do I do if I need to add information to my application after it is submitted?
You may login to your online application, https://app.smarterselect.com/login, and make the necessary changes until your application is submitted.
After your application is submitted, contact Jennifer Kemp by email, [email protected], include your full name and changes that need to be made to the application. All changes must be submitted in writing.
Can transcripts be faxed or emailed?
Transcripts must be uploaded to the application. Requests are submitted electronically through your online application. You may login to your application, https://app.smarterselect.com/login, and resend any requests.
If I already received a funding request in previous terms, am I eligible to apply again?
Yes, you will need to apply again if your request is for a different course taken in a different semester.
If I am selected for reimbursement, how will I be notified?
All applicants will be notified of the results by e-mail. Allow 3-7 weeks for processing.
