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MHRT Tuition Reimbursement Program

DHHS-Adult Mental Health Services through the Center for Learning has limited funds that may be used to reimburse applicants for college tuition expenses for courses taken to earn MHRT/Community certification.  To qualify the applicant must currently have a Provisional MHRT/C Level B certificate on file with the Center for Learning.  In addition, they must hold a position that is at least half-time (twenty (20) hours or more) and for which MHRT/Community certification is required.  A grade of C or better is required.  The application must be submitted at least thirty (30) days before the start of class.  If approved, tuition reimbursement is provided after successful completion of the course. (See MHRT/Community Tuition Reimbursement Request form in Appendix E). 

DHHS-Adult Mental Health Services Intensive Case Managers (ICMs) should refer to internal policies regarding tuition.  The ICM Tuition application form can be found on the DHHS-AMH Intranet website.  This link only works if you are connected to the state intranet system (only accessible within state government).

For courses taken from professional trainers (non-college based), workshop reimbursement will be approved on a case-by-case basis. Reimbursement is available only for training workshops that satisfy the full 30-hour requirement.  DHHS-Adult Mental Health Services and the professional trainer will determine workshop fees.

To qualify for tuition reimbursement, the applicant for whom the reimbursement is being sought must:

1. Work in a position funded by a DHHS-Adult Mental Health Services contract;
2. Work in a DHHS-Adult Mental Health Services funded position for 20 hours (half-time) or more per week;
3. Must have a Provisional MHRT/Community Level B certificate on file with the Center for Learning;
4. Need the course as a requirement for the applicant's present position and for MHRT/Community certification.

For the MHRT/Community Guidelines, only courses directly relevant and required can be reimbursed. Applicants can be reimbursed for a maximum of three (3) courses per fiscal year (July to June).

Applicants must submit a reimbursement request 30 days before they begin a class -- the Center cannot guarantee that any one request will be approved (due to either policy requirements or the availability of funds).  The application must be filled out completely.  For non-academic courses, please list the actual start date for the training.  Any omissions will result in the form being returned to you.

PLEASE REMEMBER THAT YOU CANNOT APPLY ONLINE.  The application will require your signature and the signature of your immediate supervisor.

You can download an application form in Word or Adobe PDF formats.  Should you be unable to open either of these documents, you can request a form from the following person:

Scott Bernier
Tuition Reimbursement Request
The Center for Learning
45 Commerce Dr.
Suite 11
Augusta, ME  04330

Phone: 626-5280
Fax: 626-5022
TTY: 626-5282

Email: sbernier@usm.maine.edu

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