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Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement Units A, B, & C (effective September 1, 2025)

Malden Public Schools funds a tuition reimbursement account of $50,000 each year. With the proper approval (as outlined below) and as funds are available, educators in Units A, B, & C of the Malden Education association may receive tuition reimbursement up to $750 within a school year. 

Application & Reimbursement Procedure

Step 1: Obtain pre-approval for course

At least two (2) weeks prior to the start of the course, apply for pre-approval of the course in Vector.  Course content and applicability to educator’s role is reviewed by Directors and Assistant Superintendents.

Step 2: Initial Request for Tuition Reimbursement

Complete SY26-27 Tuition Reimbursement Request Google Form

  • You will be notified whether you are approved or waitlisted for reimbursement.
  • Notifications will happen on a rolling basis, but could take 1-2 weeks.
  • If you are submitting for more than one course, you will need to complete this form for EACH course.
  • All requests must be received by May 31, 2027

At this time, you also should submit a W-9 form to the Business Office.  This is required for reimbursement (form is attached).

  • The W-9 should NOT be sent via email.
  • W-9 may be sent via postal mail to Toni Mertz, 110 Pleasant St., Malden MA, 02148 OR via interoffice mail to Toni Mertz.
  • If you think you already have a W-9 on file, please confirm with Toni Mertz.

Step 3: Submit evidence

Complete SY26-27 Evidence Submission Google Form

  • Educator provides a receipt showing payment for the course and the cost of the course AND unofficial transcript showing the completion of the course with a grade of C or better (or a passing grade, if an alpha/numeric grade is not available).
  • Courses must be completed and evidence submitted within the fiscal year; deadline is June 15th.