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Who is eligible?
To be eligible for a refund the apprentice must:- have worked for a Merit Alberta member company immediately prior to attending classes;
- successfully complete the training program;
- return to work full-time for a Merit member firm and work a minimum of 160 hours for a Merit member (approximately one month);
- meet all criteria and submit your claim within six months of completing training.
What expenses are covered?
The program covers apprenticeship tuition fees. The Tuition Refund Program does not apply to books, lockers, association fees, journeyman upgrading courses or the cost of challenging an apprenticeship exam. Course fees for program such as Merit's Supervisor Training Program or Construction Skills Training program are also not covered.
How do I claim a refund?
To claim a refund, contact your site supervisor or the Merit Calgary office to obtain the 2008 Tuition Refund Claim Form. The claim form is also available below. Submit the claim form, accompanied by a transcript of your results and covering letter, and a copy of the tuition payment receipt, within six months of course completion. Please note: the claim form must be signed by your employer! Then submit to Merit Contractors Association's Calgary office.
Note: To be eligible for a tuition refund, your claim form must be received by Merit within six months of the completion of your course.
For more information, contact Terri Jarvis in the Merit Calgary office at (403) 291 9247, Toll free at (877) 637 2254, or by email .