Professional, Scientific and Technical (PS&T) Services Unit employees are eligible to participate in the professional development opportunities under Article 15 of the New York State/PEF Collective Bargaining Agreement. Article 15, the New York State/PEF Collective Bargaining Agreement establishes the Professional Development Committee, the PDC, as a joint Labor-Management Committee, and provides funding in each of the contract years to address professional development issues. The PDC meets to review, approve, and fund programs addressing the professional development needs of PEF-represented employees. The Tuition Reimbursement Program, made available through PEF and the NYS Office of Employee Relations (OER), is one such program.
Visit OERCollege Tuition Reimbursement (CTR) & Nurses’ Enhanced College Tuition Reimbursement (NECTR)
PEF-represented employees may apply for reimbursement for qualifying tuition expenses incurred for courses that begin during the 2026 calendar year under the CTR and NECTR Programs. The updated guidelines for this year’s program can be found below.
Applicants can now submit reimbursement requests electronically, as well as monitor the status of your reimbursement request online. Select the Online Application Portal link below to log on.
2026 CTR & NECTR Guidelines2026 CTR and NECTR Application Form
Online CTR & NECTR Application PortalWorkshop and Seminar Reimbursement (WSR) Program & Nurses’ Enhanced Workshop and Seminar Reimbursement (NEWSR) Program
PEF-represented employees may now apply for reimbursement for qualifying expenses incurred for educational events that begin during the 2026 calendar year under the WSR Program. The updated guidelines for this year’s program can be found below.
Applicants can now submit reimbursement requests electronically, as well as monitor the status of your reimbursement request online. Select the Online Application Portal link below to log on.
2026 WSR & NEWSR Guidelines WSR & NEWSR Application Form Online WSR & NEWSR Application/PortalCertification & Licensure Exam Fee Reimbursement (CLEFR) Program
Please be advised that the 2026 CLEFR Program will launch on a later date, at which time the guidelines and application form will be made available. Any applications received prior to the launch date will be held but not processed until the program is launched. Additional time may be granted for retroactive applications to be submitted.
2026 CLEFR Application FormCertification & License Renewal Fee Reimbursement (CLRFR) Program
PEF-represented employees may now apply for reimbursement for qualifying expenses incurred for educational events that are paid for during the 2026 calendar year under the CLRFR Program. The updated guidelines for this year’s program can be found below.
Applicants can now submit reimbursement requests electronically, as well as monitor the status of your reimbursement request online. Select the Online Application Portal link below to log on.
2026 CLRFR Pilot Guidelines 2026 CLRFR Application Form Online CLRFR Application/PortalVisit OER for more information.
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