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20.13.3 Family/medical leave shall normally be applied to unpaid leave only. However, at the workers' discretion, the worker may elect to apply accrued vacation, sick leave or compensatory time to the family/medical leave in accordance with the provisions of this Memorandum of Understanding regarding vacation, sick leave and compensatory time. 20.13.4 The City will maintain contributions for the worker's health benefits under group health plans at the same level as prior to the leave, in accordance with the Family & Medical Leave Act. The worker shall return to the same position, or another position with equivalent benefits, pay and other terms and conditions of employment upon completion of the leave. ARTICLE 21 - EDUCATIONAL EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT, TRAINING, LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES 21.1 Education Expense Reimbursement 21.1.1 Regular workers shall be eligible for reimbursement of costs of tuition, registration fees, books and supplies and other educational expenses incurred in connection with enrollment in and successful completion of courses of instruction related to the worker's position of employment with the City or a higher position with the City. 21.1.2 A worker shall be eligible to receive reimbursement not to exceed Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) per fiscal year, provided that the courses of instruction require attendance at an accredited junior college or university, is part of a curriculum leading to a degree or given by an accredited institution of learning, including workshops, seminars and trade school courses, is approved in advance of enrollment by the Human Resources Director and the worker's Department Head, and the worker successfully completes such course submitted for reimbursement with a grade of "C" or better. 21.1.3 The Human Resources Director may establish standards and criteria and enact such rules, regulations, procedures and policies as are necessary or appropriate to implement the provisions of this Article 21.1. 38