Additional Benefits

• Up to 6 free face-to-face counseling sessions with a licensed behavioral clinician per issue, per year for each family member
• 24/7 telephone consultations with a licensed clinician
• Online Resources
  A range of tools and resources to help with emotional wellbeing, work/life balance and more.
• Legal Services
  Free 30-minute consultation with a participating attorney for a wide range of topics
• Financial Services
  Simply call for a free 30-minute consultation for a variety of financial topics
• Identity Theft Services
  One hour fraud resolution phone consultation or coaching about ID theft prevention and credit restoration.

For EAP assistance, call 888-238-6232 or visit resourcesforliving.com (User ID: 4bates; Password: bwell)

EAP FAQs

Tuition assistance for children claimed as dependents (for income tax purposes) is available to employees of the College.

Eligibility: Employees must have 5 years of continuous full-time employment

Benefit: 10% of the Bates College Annual Cost

Limitations: Assistance is limited to 4 years at fully accredited institutions that grant baccalaureate and bachelor’s degrees.

To Request Rowe Fund Assistance contact benefits@bates.edu

Declaration of Eligible Rowe Fund Dependent Status

Bates College supports lifelong learning and encourages employees to pursue educational opportunities that support both professional growth and the mission of the College. The Educational Assistance Program offers several options depending on the type of course and an employee’s length of service, with an annual maximum benefit of $5,250 per calendar year (per IRS guidelines).

Please note: Employees on a Performance Improvement Plan are not eligible to participate unless the education is part of the agreed-upon plan.

Program Options

Job-Specific Courses (Off Campus) – Courses required for your current role or taken at your supervisor’s request.

Eligibility: Regular employees, immediately

Coverage: 100% of tuition covered and paid directly by Human Resources

Key Details

• Approval is required before the course begins
• Courses should be taken outside work hours when possible
• Paid time may be allowed if a required course occurs during work hours
• Proof of completion is required (grade of C or better, if applicable)
• Repayment is required if completion requirements are not met

Courses at Bates College – Courses taken at Bates at the employee’s initiative.

Eligibility: Regular employees after one year of employment

Coverage

• One course per semester covered for full-time employees
• Benefit is prorated for part-time employees
• Maximum of six courses total under special student status

Key Details

• Enrollment is space-available
• Instructor approval is required
• Courses should be taken outside work hours or arranged with supervisor approval

Elective Courses (Off Campus) – Courses related to professional development but not required for your current role.

Eligibility: Regular employees after three years of continuous employment

Coverage

• 50% of tuition covered and paid directly to the institution
• Benefit is prorated for part-time employees

Key Details

• Approval is required before the course begins
• Courses must be completed on your own time
• Proof of completion is required (grade of C or better, if applicable)
• Repayment is required if completion requirements are not met

How to Apply

Job-Specific and Elective Courses: Apply through benefits@bates.edu before the course begins

Courses at Bates: Apply for special student status through the Registrar’s Office

Purchase personal computers and equipment with a 24-month payment plan offered through the College.

Eligibility: Employees with 6+ months of continuous service.