At a glance
Free if eligible- What it covers
- The fund page lists job/healthcare-related tuition assistance up to 6 credits per semester and 16 per year, including public-college vouchers. It labels these benefits effective January 1, 2017; confirm current authorization with the fund.As of Oct 16, 2026 · 1199SEIU Training and Upgrading Fund ↗
- Income / financial rules
- No income maximum is modeled here; check the full programme conditions and other aid separately.As of Oct 16, 2026 · 1199SEIU Training and Upgrading Fund ↗
- Who to check first
- Have one year of seniority before the programme starts and work in an eligible bargaining-unit position.As of Oct 16, 2026 · 1199SEIU Training and Upgrading Fund ↗
- Application timing
- Voucher application deadline: TBA. Tuition reimbursement/continuing education: the page lists 60 days after the semester ends; confirm the relevant semester and current process with the fund.As of Oct 16, 2026 · 1199SEIU Training and Upgrading Fund ↗
Check your eligibility
Some items describe alternative routes rather than requirements for everyone. Use the route that applies to you as a preparation checklist; the program makes the eligibility decision.
How to apply
- 1Ask your TUF Field Coordinator to confirm your employer, bargaining-unit eligibility, hours and current benefit approval.As of Oct 16, 2026 · 1199SEIU Training and Upgrading Fund ↗
- 2Confirm whether an approved public-college voucher or tuition reimbursement applies, and use the fund’s application instructions before assuming you will avoid upfront charges.As of Oct 16, 2026 · 1199SEIU Training and Upgrading Fund ↗
- 3Check the voucher intake date with the fund. The page lists reimbursement/continuing-education claims due 60 days after the semester ends; confirm the relevant semester with the fund.As of Oct 16, 2026 · 1199SEIU Training and Upgrading Fund ↗
What to watch for
Common questions
What is the main benefit?
The fund page lists job/healthcare-related tuition assistance up to 6 credits per semester and 16 per year, including public-college vouchers. It labels these benefits effective January 1, 2017; confirm current authorization with the fund.
Is there an income limit?
No income maximum is modeled here; check the full programme conditions and other aid separately.
When should I apply?
Voucher application deadline: TBA. Tuition reimbursement/continuing education: the page lists 60 days after the semester ends; confirm the relevant semester and current process with the fund.
Sources & verification
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