Fee Assistance for Professional Development

Further your professional development with these programs

UI Learning & Development offers fee assistance for professional development. Eligible employees may obtain financial assistance to attend a conference or workshop through the Mary Jo Small Staff Fellowship Award, receive financial support for an academic class through the Tuition Assistance Program, or receive complimentary admission to attend a for-fee UI Learning & Development-sponsored event.

Tuition Assistance Programs

• Tuition Assistance Program
• UI Health Care Tuition Reimbursement Program
• The University of Iowa Distance and Online Education

Auditing University of Iowa Courses

All faculty and staff are eligible to audit (i.e., register for zero semester hours) one University of Iowa course per semester without being assessed tuition and mandatory fees for that course. The Faculty/Staff Application to Audit One Course with Tuition and Fees Waived is located under Tuition and Fees  on the Office of the Registrar's website at: https://registrar.uiowa.edu/forms.

The Mary Jo Small Staff Fellowship Award

The Mary Jo Small Staff Fellowship Award Program allows professional and scientific or merit staff members to attend international, national, or regional conferences and workshops that will aid them in their work. The application is open all year, with two (2) award periods annually.

Professional Development Awards

Learning & Development provides limited professional development awards for its for-fee workshops during the spring and fall semesters. Staff members with a regular appointment 50% time or greater receive an email twice a year (July and December) inviting them to apply for an award. Awards are made by random selection among all those who select a workshop they would like to attend. The award allows recipients to attend the workshop at no cost.