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for details regarding coverage and eligibility. A copy of this description will be provided to employees and is available upon request. 52. HOME COMPUTER LOAN POLICY In an effort to encourage all employees to develop and improve their computer skills, employees may purchase a home computer per the following guidelines. 1. The purchased computer and software shall be new, not reconditioned, not used. 2. The purchased computer shall be used in the employee’s home. 3. Employee must provide a receipt reflecting the purchase of this computer. 4. The Utilities will provide an interest-free loan for the purchase of this computer up to $1,200.00, for a term not to exceed 12 months. 5. Employee will repay the computer loan to the Utilities in not more than 25 equal installment payments authorized and made through payroll deduction, upon the employee’s election by signed authorization form. 6. Employee must maintain ownership and possession of the computer for the duration of the loan term. 7. If the employee leaves the Utilities before the loan is paid back in full, the Utilities will withhold the outstanding portion of the loan from the employee’s final paychecks (including any check for unused and unpaid benefits) as authorized by the employee in the authorization form signed at the time the loan is made. 53. EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE The Utilities will provide financial assistance to eligible employees for pre-approved courses that are job related, lead to a job-related degree, or are within areas beneficial to the Utilities in its discretion and pursuant to this policy. With regard to education required by the Utilities or in connection with a Utilities-approved apprenticeship training program, check with a Utilities manager or Director. 1. All full-time Utilities employees with at least three months of continuous employment are potentially eligible for reimbursement under this policy. 2. The Utilities may pay up to 100% reimbursement of the costs for tuition, registration, fees, books and course required materials after successful completion of a pre-approved course. Courses must be at accredited colleges, universities, or vocational schools or be short courses conducted by recognized professional training organizations. 3. A course may be approved if: a) It is directly related to the employee’s work for the Utilities. b) It is required by a program of study leading to a degree that is directly related to the employee’s work for the Utilities. 139