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  <body><![CDATA[<p>Eligible employees are encouraged to apply for educational assistance through the Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) and Staff Tuition Reimbursement Assistance Program (STRAP). The application and approval period ends Nov. 15. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The Administrative Services Center has compiled resources to support you as you apply for TAP or STRAP. We encourage you to review the resources below and share them with your colleagues.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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	<p><a href="https://mediaspace.gatech.edu/channel/Administrative+Services+Center+Webinars/267634322" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Watch the recordings</a>: View the recordings from past information and training sessions. These include the following:&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
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	<p><a href="https://mediaspace.gatech.edu/media/Education+Assistance+Information+Session+for+TAP+and+STRAP+9+21+23/1_qau692ft/267634322" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Education Assistance Information Session for TAP and STRAP</a>&nbsp;</p>
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	<p><a href="https://mediaspace.gatech.edu/media/Education+Assistance+SessionA+What%27s+Changing-+Applying+for+TAP+and+STRAP/1_3lkk5iuc" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Education Assistance: What’s Changing - Applying for TAP and STRAP</a>&nbsp;</p>
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	<p><a href="https://mediaspace.gatech.edu/media/Education+Assistance+SessionA+What%27s+Changing-+Approving+for+TAP+and+STRAP/1_ls8hl4td/267634322" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Education Assistance: What’s Changing - Approving TAP and STRAP</a> (For Managers)&nbsp;</p>
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	<p><a href="https://mediaspace.gatech.edu/media/How+to+Apply+for+TAP/1_9gv5p1yz" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Watch the Applying for TAP and STRAP Recorded Demo</a>: This brief step-by-step demonstration guides you through the process on how to apply for TAP and STRAP.&nbsp;</p>
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	<p>Search the <a href="https://gatech.service-now.com/asc" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Administrative Services</a> knowledgebase for articles that provide detailed instructions on “TAP and STRAP.” These resources will serve as valuable reference guides during each application period.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>For additional information about the various education assistance programs offered at Georgia Tech, we invite you to visit the <a href="https://hr.gatech.edu/education-assistance" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Education Assistance</a> webpage. This page provides an overview of the available programs, eligibility criteria, and frequently asked questions.&nbsp;</p>

<p>If you have any questions, contact the Administrative Services Center at 404.385.1111.&nbsp;</p>
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