STEP UP and TEACH members may receive up to $8,000 annually and BOOST members may receive up to $4,500 annually in financial assistance for education and credential related expenses. Financial assistance is provided as reimbursement for out-of-pocket or direct pay expenses, including expenditures paid through a student loan. Except when indicated, expenses covered by a scholarship, grant or fee waiver are not reimbursable. Approved reimbursement funds are paid through the member's pay warrant. Please allow 6-8 weeks for processing and disbursement.
To qualify for tuition and/or textbook reimbursement, coursework must be completed at a regionally accredited college or university. Tuition will be reimbursed for courses passed with a grade of C or better.
Requests for tuition and textbook reimbursements are made by submitting the appropriate reimbursement request form along with all required documentation within 3 months of course completion or grade posting.
Acceptable forms of reimbursement documentation include:
- Textbook receipts with course syllabus
- Unofficial transcripts or grade reports
- Parking receipts
- Financial aid/tuition fee statements
- Technology receipts
- Test/Exam fee receipts
Submit requests for reimbursement forms with supporting documentation to:
https://teachinla.co/ladderdocs
(213) 241-4571
stepup@lausd.net
Address: