Tuition Reimbursement for Approved Contractors

Tuition Reimbursement for Eligible Be SMART Contractors

DHCD's Be SMART Program values workforce development and continued professional growth for its network, and will provide reimbursement for training related to Weatherization or BPI certification for eligible contractors who are participating with the Be SMART program. The Be SMART Program will reimburse 50% of tuition expenses for pre-approved training courses for eligible contractors. In order to be eligible for reimbursement, course approval must be obtained in advance of enrollment.

Additional Information:

• Course tuition will be reimbursed by 50% only if the employee obtains a final passing course grade.
• Contractors are responsible for enrolling in training course and paying tuition costs, prior to seeking reimbursement.
• Reimbursement may be made for direct tuition and registration costs not to include books, materials, equipment, transportation, lab, or other fees.
• Reimbursement will be made only for approved courses after the participant has completed the training and furnished proof of its cost, payment, and successful completion.
• The participant is responsible for the tax consequences of tuition reimbursements made by the Be SMART Program.

How to Receive Reimbursement:

1. In order to be eligible for training reimbursement through the Be SMART program, a contractor must have first submitted a completed application for participation in the Be SMART program.
2. A contractor must complete and submit a Be SMART Training Reimbursement Request Form. Business information and Section I of the form must be filled out completely and submitted to the Be SMART program in advance of the start of the training course. Forms can be scanned and emailed to BeSMARTClerk@mdhousing.org or faxed to the attention of the Be SMART Clerk at 410-987-8763.
3. The Be SMART program will review the training reimbursement form to verify that the course is eligible for reimbursement and satisfies training requirements. If approved, the training reimbursement form will be signed by Be SMART staff and returned to the contractor.
4. After successful completion of the course, the contractor will apply for reimbursement by completing Section II of the approved Be SMART training reimbursement form. Signed and completed forms should be scanned and emailed to BeSMARTClerk@mdhousing.org or faxed to the attention of the Be SMART Clerk at 410-987-8763 along with a grade report or certification of successful course completion, and documentation of proof of tuition payment for the course.
5. Be SMART staff will review the information submitted for reimbursement and submit for processing.

For questions related to availability or scheduling of courses, please contact Rodney Jones at 410-514-7669 or JonesR@mdhousing.org.

Related Forms:

• Be SMART Training Reimbursement Procedures
• Be SMART Training Reimbursement Request Form