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Blue Mountain Tuition Assistance Program (TAP)What is TAP?
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Am I eligible for the Tuition Assistance Program (TAP)?
How do I enrol for TAP?
Complete this form and submit it back to Human Resources by August 1 of the calendar year in which you graduate.
What is the deadline to apply for TAP?
When and how will the payment be made?
How long do I need to work at Blue to be eligible for TAP?
You must work a minimum of two seasons to be eligible to collect assistance. These two seasons could be winter and summer in the same calendar year, two summers in a row, or two winters in a row.
If you work for less than the stipulated seasons, you will forfeit all potential funds. If you complete two seasons as outlined above and then leave before the end of a third season, you will be eligible to collect the $1000 earned in your first two seasons.
To be eligible for TAP, you must work a minimum of two shifts per week and remain in the position until the end of the season.
What happens if I don't meet the shift per week minimum?
What happens if I am terminated from my position or not welcomed back for another season?
In the case of termination, you will forfeit all funds accrued.
If you are not welcome back to your previously held position but are welcome back to Blue Mountain, you may continue accruing tuition assistance.
If you are not welcome back to any position at Blue Mountain, you will forfeit all funds accrued.
Is TAP a taxable benefit?
Terms and Conditions
You must work until the end of the season to remain eligible for the $500 TAP. If you leave before the end of the season (resignation or termination), you will forfeit all potential tuition funds.
End of winter season: Last Sunday of March Break
End of summer season: Labour Day
This program does not guarantee ongoing employment from season to season. You must still re-apply for employment or be invited back to work at Blue Mountain.
Funds will be held in an account and remitted to an accredited school financial services office for qualified participants.
Any student who is not enrolled in an accredited Post-Secondary Institution (College/University) for 13 months after June of their Grade 12 year will not be eligible to apply for the Tuition Assistance Program.
Selection will take place before September 15th of each calendar year. All applicants, whether selected to receive the bursary or not, will be contacted no later than this date.
To qualify for TAP and receive payment:
• Students must receive acceptance to a recognized accredited educational institute and be enrolled as a full time student.
• Once proof of acceptance is provided, direct payment arrangements will be made with the financial services office at the educational institute.