<ol style="list-style-type: upper-roman;"> <li>Discount Amount Full time employees will receive a 20% discount on child care tuition for one active child per family enrolled at the UW-Whitewater Children’s Center.  </li> <li>Application of Discount <ul> <li>The discount applies to one active child per family.</li> <li>If more than one child from the same family is enrolled, the discount will be applied to the child with the highest weekly tuition rate.</li> <li> In the event of equal tuition rates, the discount will be applied to the youngest enrolled child.</li> <li>The discount applies to tuition only and does not apply to registration fees, late fees, or any other additional charges.</li> <li>The discount may not be combined with other tuition discounts, subsidies, or financial assistance programs. </li> </ul> </li> <li>Enrollment Process To enroll and receive the discount, full time, benefits-eligible permanent employees must contact the Children’s Center Director and complete all required enrollment documentation.  </li> <li>Conditions of Use <ul> <li>The discount is contingent upon continuous employment in a benefit-eligible permanent position at the Children’s Center.</li> <li>The discount is subject to availability of child care openings within the center. Enrollment is not guaranteed.</li> <li>Continued eligibility for the discount is based on maintaining satisfactory employment performance and compliance with tuition payment policies.</li> <li>Employees must remain in good standing to maintain eligibility for the discount. “Good standing” includes maintaining satisfactory job performance, adherence to center policies and expectations, and successful completion of assigned job responsibilities. Employees currently on a Performance Improvement Plan (PIP), disciplinary action, probationary status, or with documented ongoing performance concerns are not considered in good standing and may be ineligible for the employee tuition discount until concerns are resolved. </li> </ul> </li> <li>Tuition Account Expectations Employees receiving the tuition discount shall maintain their child care account in good financial standing. <ul> <li>Tuition payments must be made according to the established tuition payment schedule.</li> <li>Standard late fees and payment policies shall apply to all employee accounts.</li> <li>If an employee account becomes past due beyond two weeks of tuition or exceeds an outstanding balance of $500, the employee tuition discount may be suspended until the account is brought current.</li> <li>Repeated late payments or failure to maintain a payment agreement may result in permanent removal of the tuition discount benefit. </li> </ul> </li> <li>Termination of Discount The discount will be discontinued if: <ul> <li>The employee is no longer employed by the Children’s Center; or</li> <li>The employee no longer meets benefit-eligible permanent status; or</li> <li>The child is no longer enrolled in the program.</li> </ul> </li> </ol>