Individuals seeking TAP funding should submit their application prior to taking the course or PRAXIS they are requesting funding for. This will allow funds to be encumbered on their behalf up to a maximum of $1000.00 per applicant per school year. When the TAP form is submitted the following information is required on the form:

• Course Title, Course Code Number, College/University, Credit Hours, Date of Class(es)

  • Example: Public Policy, LS 806, University of Lynchburg, 3.0 credit hours, June-August 2020

• Course Description/Syllabus must also be submitted with application

• Submit application to Office of Recruitment and Retention: Attention Sherry Wiese

A letter will be sent to applicant indicating:

• Application for funding has been approved and funds have been encumbered in applicant’s name

• Application for funding has not been approved

• All allocated funds for the year have been encumbered and applicants should resubmit their application after July 1 of the following school year

After funding has been approved, the applicant should complete their course or PRAXIS.

The applicant should then submit the following items to Sherry Wiese in the Office of Recruitment and Retention:

• Receipt for course/PRAXIS payment

• Documentation of course completion/PRAXIS completion (with a passing grade/score)

• Completed BCPS Non-Travel Reimbursement Voucher Form

Funds will be reimbursed to the applicant in accordance with the approved amount.