Policy Text
University of California, San Francisco
Police Department General Orders
3.35 Training: Specialized Training
3.35.4 Extended Education Financial Assistance Program (Revised : 2/2/11 )
Requests for financial assistance for extended education programs such as specialized, technical
or degree programs from a technical training institute, accredited college or university, are
reviewed and approved by the Chief of Police in accordance with a pplicable University policies
and labor agreements.
A. Funding for programs of this type will be accomplished through the University's regular
budgetary process.
1. Personnel receiving this assistance are required to submit appropriate
documentation to verify attendance, completion and expenditures.
2. A final grade of “C” or better is required to qualify for financial reimbursement.
3. Personnel approved for financi al assistance will be reimbursed after they have
met these requirements.
B. Personnel requesting financial assistance are required to submit a written request to the
Chief of Police. The request must include:
1. A detailed description of the program
2. A statement explaining the relationship and benefits of the training to the
University and the Department
3. A detailed description of the type of financial aid assistance requested
4. The amount of time (if any) the member expects to be away from his/ her job to
complete the program
5. A complete UCSF Professional Development Support Request Form.
The Senior Vice Chancellor of Financial and Administrative Services is the final
authority to approve or deny any request for payment of fees associated with “Academic
Education” reimbursements.
C. The final approval will be based on this directive and t he following criteria:
1. Availability of funds
2. The relationship of the education/training program to the member's job
classification and duty responsibilities
3. Anticipated benefit to the University and Department
4. Impact on deployment of the P olice Department.