Employees eligible for tuition reimbursement through the TechCred Program must be W-2 employees and residents of the State of Ohio. In order to submit an application for the tuition reimbursement, you must first create a TechCred account and apply for a Supplier ID number with the State of Ohio (see instructions below).
1. Go to the TechCred website and click on the Apply button.
2. Select option to create a new account.
- It is recommended that the person who will be administering to the account and responsible for monitoring emails and responding to deadlines set-up the account. This person will receive all notices regarding approval, reminders etc. and will have the password to access the account to submit applications for funding.
- Typically a representative from HR or finance.
- You will need the company tax ID number.
Apply for a Payee ID
If your company does not already have a Payee ID number for the State of Ohio, you will be directed to submit an application for one in order to create your TechCred Account and submit an application for tuition reimbursement.