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Applications OPENING November 25, 2024 - March 28, 2025 for 2024 School Year.  Please read all details below to make sure all proper paperwork is submitted.

During the 2023 UAW-FCA Negotiations, we maintained the Scholarship for Dependent Children (SFDC) program for members with college-aged dependent children continuing their education. The enrollment period for the Scholarship of Dependent Children program is from November 25,2024 through March 28, 2025. All eligible members may submit signed applications for the Program during the enrollment period for courses successfully completed during the 2024 school year.

All signed applications and supporting documentation must be submitted to your Local TAP Representative to be received by the TAP Office no later than April 4, 2025. Late submissions will not be accepted. Any applications submitted directly to the TAP office will be returned to sender.

• Enrollment Period:  November 25,2024 through March 28, 2025

• SFDC Submission Deadline to National TAP Office:  April 4, 2025

Who is eligible?

Dependent children of UAW-represented FCA US LLC seniority employees pursuing a post-secondary education degree at a two-year or four-year institution accredited by a governmental, national, or regionally recognized agency may apply. Employees must be on active roll. 

Supplemental Dependent Children Eligibility?

During 2023 bargaining the parties agreed to include Supplemental Employees in the Scholarship program for Dependent Children (SFDC) benefit to enhance opportunities for the dependent children. Following are the eligibility criteria the Supplemental Employees must meet for the dependents to take advantage of the benefit:

1. must have actually worked ninety (90) days prior to utilizing the SFDC benefit and eligible during the applicable benefit year.

2. must remain actively working while utilizing the SFDC benefit.

Definition of Dependent:

For the purposes of this program, a dependent must be the child of the FCA US LLC employee, or of an employee’s spouse, by birth, legal adoption or legal guardianship.

A dependent child must be unmarried, under the age of 26 and meet Proof of Dependency criteria.

Benefit Level

The Scholarship is limited to an annual benefit award of up to $1,600 per eligible dependent. The number of scholarships and awarded amounts made available annually will be determined by the UAW-Chrysler National Training Center, as amounts may vary based upon available funding and number of applications received. 

In the event both parents are active UAW-represented FCA US LLC employees the Scholarship is limited to $3,200 per eligible dependent provided out-of-pocket expenses are substantiated for eligibility.

Required Documentation

The program will reimburse eligible active UAW-represented FCA US LLC seniority employees making application for tuition and/or compulsory fees following the UAW-Chrysler National Training Center’s receipt of:

• signed application

• proof of satisfactory completion of semester course work

• proof of dependency

• proof of payment

Acceptable Proof of Completion of Course Work

Applicants must provide a grade report from the post-secondary educational institution detailing the name of the school, dependent’s name, course(s) taken and final passing grade(s) achieved. Grade documents must include term or semester dates/year (only one semester may be requested per application).

Tuition for courses that are dropped, withdrawn, failed (E,F), or not completed satisfactorily, will not be reimbursed and fees will be reduced proportionately based on the number of courses included in the scholarship request.

Acceptable Proof of Dependency

Eligible UAW-represented FCA US LLC seniority employees who apply must provide:

Child

• Birth certificate/hospital record showing the child's parent(s)

Stepchild

• Marriage license of employee, inclusive of spouse’s name and birth certificate of the dependent listing employee’s spouse as parent.

Legal Adoption

• Court-approved adoption papers (with signature or seal), or

• Adoption Placement Agreement and Petition for Adoption, or

• Court child support order that shows the child's parent(s)

Guardianship

• Court-approved letters of guardianship (with signature or seal)

Additional supporting documents concerning proof of dependency may be requested.

Acceptable Proof of Payment

Applicants must provide an official receipt from the post-secondary educational institution detailing the name of the school, dependent’s name, degree, course(s) taken, cost of the course(s) taken identifying tuition amount and form of payment paid to the institution for applicable course dates. Tuition and fees covered by grants or scholarships are not considered out-of-pocket funds. Proof of payment must include all tuition, fees, payments, financial aid (e.g. grants, scholarships, loans, pre-paid tuition programs, etc.)

Application Process

Applications for reimbursement can be accessed through The HUB under Work & Life Career Development (Tuition Assistance Plan is located on the lower right side of page) or NTC, www.uaw-chrysler.com under the Training tab. After submission of online request an email will be generated to applicant’s email address on record with application attached.

Document Submissions:

All documents must be turned in to your Local TAP Representative.

Please use caution when submitting documents to your Local TAP Representative to ensure the application is signed and all copies are legible. Documents will not be returned. Missing or illegible documents may cause a delay in processing or the denial of your application. (Faxed or emailed documents will not be accepted.)

School Eligibility

All educational institutions must be approved by the UAW-Chrysler TAP Department. The schools must be accredited by a governmental, national or regionally recognized agency.

What is Eligible

Requests for reimbursement under the Scholarship Program for Dependent Children are restricted to tuition and/or compulsory fees for courses with terms beginning and ending in the 2024 calendar year. Courses must be completed prior to application submission.

Approval Process

All applications will be reviewed for approved institution, employee and dependent eligibility by Local & NTC TAP Program Representatives. Program representatives may request additional supporting documentation for audit purposes.

If your application is denied, you will receive an email from the TAP department providing explanation.

Payment Process

Payments will be made through ePay. After final review of all applications have been completed, an email will be sent to all employees detailing the final approved amount, payment details and projected payment date.

Applicable Taxes

Under IRS Guidelines, reimbursements under the UAW-Chrysler Scholarship Program for Dependent Children are subject to applicable federal, state and local income tax provisions. The required deductions will be made at the time the reimbursement is paid.

The number of scholarships and awarded amounts made available annually will be determined by the UAW-Chrysler National Training Center, in accordance with the UAW-FCA US LLC 2015 National Agreement (M-9).

The National Training Center has the authority and discretion to interpret the terms of the Plan under the provisions of the Memorandum of Understanding on Joint Activities (M-9). This authority includes, but is not limited to, the authority and discretion to approve schools and courses under the Plan, and to issue guidelines interpreting the Plan.

Warren Stamping TAP Rep

Melissa Liskey

Office Phone: 586-497-0220

Email: melissa.liskey@stellantis.com

Office Hours: 

Monday-Friday

 7:00 am - 3:00 pm

After Hours use the white drop box outside TAP office door.