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Education Assistance Request

An education assistance request form is used by an employee to seek company sponsorship or reimbursement of fees for a degree, diploma or certification relevant to their role. It captures course details, job relevance, cost, study leave needs and the employee's acknowledgement of any service commitment and repayment terms.

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[Company Logo][Company Name]

EDUCATION ASSISTANCE REQUEST

Company:
[Company Name]
Request No.:
[Reference Number]
Date:
[Date]

Employee Details

Employee Name
Employee ID
Designation
Department
Date of Joining
Reporting Manager
Last Performance Rating

Course Details

Course Name
Institution / Certifying Body
Mode: Part-time / Online / Weekend / Full-time
Start Date
Duration
Exam / Semester Schedule

Relevance to Role

How the course supports my current role
Skills I will apply at work
Manager's comments

Cost and Support Requested

Fee ComponentAmount (₹)Due Date
Admission / Registration[Amount][DD/MM/YYYY]
Semester / Course Fee[Amount][DD/MM/YYYY]
Exam Fee[Amount][DD/MM/YYYY]
Total[Amount]
Amount Requested: ₹[Amount]
Disbursement: Paid to Institution / Reimbursed on Passing Each Semester
Study / Exam Leave Requested (days)

Acknowledgement

I understand that assistance, if approved, is subject to the education assistance policy. I agree to submit fee receipts and results, and to serve the company for [Number] months after completion. If I resign or am separated for misconduct before that, I agree to repay a pro-rata amount as set out in the separate agreement, which may be recovered from my dues.

Employee
[Employee Name]
Date: [Date]
Recommended by
[Reporting Manager]
Date: [Date]
Approved by
[HR Name]
Amount Approved: ₹[Amount]

What this template includes

  • Course, institution, mode and duration
  • Relevance to current or future role
  • Fee breakup and amount requested
  • Disbursement method: upfront or reimbursement on passing
  • Study and exam leave needs
  • Service commitment and pro-rata repayment acknowledgement

When to use it

  • An employee wants to pursue a part-time MBA or professional course
  • A role needs a specific certification the company will fund
  • Annual learning budget allocation for higher studies
  • Requests for children's education assistance where policy provides it

How to customise this template

  1. 1Set eligibility, such as minimum service and performance rating
  2. 2Insert your sponsorship cap per year
  3. 3State the service commitment period and pro-rata repayment rule, if any
  4. 4Add a children's education section if offered

HR tips

  • Make any service commitment reasonable and explained before enrolment
  • Reimburse in instalments tied to semester results
  • Keep a separate signed bond if repayment terms are significant
  • Agree study leave with the manager upfront

Service commitment and repayment clauses should be reasonable and reviewed by a legal adviser before use.

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Frequently asked questions

Will my company pay for my MBA?+

Some companies sponsor or reimburse fees for job-relevant courses under an education assistance policy, often with eligibility criteria and a service commitment.

Do I have to repay education assistance if I leave?+

If the policy has a service commitment, you may need to repay a pro-rata amount when leaving early, as stated in the agreement you sign.

Is study leave given for exams?+

Many education assistance policies allow a few days of exam leave. The request form lets you ask for it.