N.M. Admin. Code § 11.2.171.17

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 24, December 23, 2024

Section 11.2.171.17 - YCC EDUCATIONAL TUITION VOUCHERS AND ADDITIONAL CASH COMPENSATION

A. On completion of employment with the YCC, a corps member who has 12 full months (48 weeks) of employment as a corps member during a period not to exceed 48 months, and who has received satisfactory evaluations throughout their employment, may receive a one-time $500.00 additional cash compensation or a $1500.00 educational tuition voucher from the Commission.

B. A corps member who receives satisfactory employment evaluations and has completed a minimum of 32 weeks employment but less than 12 months (48 weeks) in a four-year period due to circumstances beyond the corps member's control as determined by the Commission may apply for or receive a pro-rated cash compensation or educational tuition voucher.

C. The YCC staff shall certify that the corps member was employed for the duration of the project.

D. The educational voucher is good for reimbursement of expenses at a New Mexico institution of higher education, including accredited universities, colleges, community colleges, vocational schools and on-line education associated with an accredited New Mexico institution of higher education.

(1) The educational tuition voucher is valid for two years and will be reimbursed upon presentation of receipts and proof of payment to YCC staff.

(a) Examples of reimbursable expenses include educational expenses such as tuition, software, computers, textbooks, room & board at the educational institution, and classroom and lab supplies.

(b) Examples of non-reimbursable expenses include personal expenses, transportation not required by course requirements, residential rent for off-campus housing, and food.

N.M. Admin. Code § 11.2.171.17

Adopted by New Mexico Register, Volume XXX, Issue 23, December 17, 2019, eff. 12/17/2019, Adopted by New Mexico Register, Volume XXXV, Issue 13, July 16, 2024, eff. 7/16/2024