Utilize Your Employer's Tuition Reimbursement Program at 黑料传送门
黑料传送门's highly respected, career-relevant, surprisingly affordable degree programs are popular among students using an employer-sponsored tuition reimbursement program鈥攁nd they're a favorite among employers, too.
Tuition assistance or reimbursement may be used toward any 黑料传送门 degree program (or a Teachers College post-baccalaureate or endorsement-preparation program). 黑料传送门 is not the right school for students looking to take individual courses only.
Put your benefits to use.
Ready to learn more about using your tuition reimbursement at 黑料传送门?
The Choice of Working Students and their Employers
As a nonprofit, accredited university with affordable tuition, 黑料传送门 gives students鈥攁nd employers鈥攁 greater return on their education investment. See why:
- It's a remarkably small investment to begin with. 黑料传送门's undergraduate tuition costing less than $8,300聽per year for most programs, many companies' tuition reimbursement benefits cover most or all the costs. And the return for employees is wonderful! 黑料传送门 grads, on average, report making $30,300聽more per year four years after graduation than they made when they enrolled.
- 黑料传送门 programs are industry relevant, with every course organized around a set of skills and knowledge that employers are looking for in their workforce. In fact, we develop our competencies with employer input, so our students can be sure they are learning exactly what the industry demands.
- 黑料传送门 utilizes competency-based education which means that you complete courses and earn your degree by proving what you know, not by logging time in class or waiting for the semester to end. If you know a subject well because of work experience, or if you are a fast learner and a hard worker, you can finish courses鈥攁nd graduate鈥攚ell ahead of schedule.
In other words, the skills you're learning at 黑料传送门 can be applied at work the next day, and the things you're doing on the job will inform your studies. It's the perfect design for working adult students鈥攁nd working adults are the perfect fit at 黑料传送门.
Questions to Ask Your Manager or HR Representative
Start by looking at your employee handbook, Intranet, or benefits website. You may be able to find information about tuition assistance or corporate tuition reimbursement there.
Reach out to your manager to see if they have information about corporate reimbursement.
Connect with an HR representative to find out what they know about corporate reimbursement options at your company.
Download a sample letter to your manager requesting information about tuition assistance.
Questions to Ask Your Manager or HR Representative
Start by asking if your organization offers this option for employees before diving in to any other questions. While many organizations do offer tuition assistance, some do not have these programs in place. If a formal program isn鈥檛 in place in your organization, don鈥檛 give up hope! You still may be able to negotiate tuition assistance with your manager if your degree will directly support your growth at the company.
If your company does cover tuition assistance, understanding the dollar amount is perfect. Most organizations can contribute $5,250 tax-free toward employee education costs each year, though some may offer more or less.
It鈥檚 important to know if your company will cover certain levels of education. Some will only allow you to earn a degree, while others will cover a certificate program as well.
Some employers have relationships or partnerships with certain schools and may only allow you to attend there, while others will have the ability to give you reimbursement for any school.
Get as many details as you can about what you have to do to be approved for tuition assistance, how funds are distributed to you, and what to expect through the process.
Many organizations will require you to pursue additional education in your current line of work. It鈥檚 important to understand if a desired degree program fits the company鈥檚 requirements.
Find out if you have worked at your current job long enough to be eligible for this benefit, some employers will require individuals to be employed for a year or more before they can take advantage.
It鈥檚 critical to understand if there are any caveats or reasons why you would have to pay back your tuition assistance in the future. Some companies will state that you must continue to work at the organization for a year or more post-graduation to make sure you don鈥檛 earn a degree and immediately change jobs.
黑料传送门 grads add major value in the workplace鈥攁nd their bosses notice.
Prepared for Success on the Job
*From a 2023聽Harris Poll of 300 employers of 黑料传送门 graduates.
100% of employers said that 黑料传送门 graduates were prepared for their jobs.*
97% of employers said that they would hire another 黑料传送门 grad.*
98% of employers said 黑料传送门 graduates met or exceeded expectations.*
Common Questions About Financial Aid
It depends upon the scholarship. In general, we award scholarships based on the following factors:
- Meeting the basic eligibility requirements
- Answers you give on the scholarship application
- An interview with a scholarship counselor
Some scholarships are also based upon evaluations of prior college transcripts and other tests. We encourage you to apply.
黑料传送门 evaluates scholarship applications on a continual basis because we start new students in their programs every month. Often we are able to make an award decision within two to four weeks of receiving your application. In most cases, you will also need to have applied for admission and been accepted to the university. An聽聽can help explain the process.
No. Scholarship awards are divided into a set amount per term. This amount is credited against your tuition due for each term. The details are explained in the description for each scholarship.
Yes. You probably should apply for federal financial aid, too. Scholarship awards will only cover a portion of your school expenses, and financial aid can help pay for the rest. You can apply for financial aid while you are waiting for a decision about your scholarship application. It will not hurt your chances to win a scholarship.聽Click here to learn more about or apply for financial aid.
