Take your next big education step
Bright Horizons EdAssist Solutions and University of Phoenix have teamed up with your organization to help you earn your college degree.
University of Phoenix education benefits
Every 6th class is free when you complete 5 classes. To get your free class, you must start the 6th within 365 days of posting attendance in your first class.
Waived resource fees for two courses each year.
Resource fees include electronic textbooks and other expenses related to your courses. As a part of your education benefits, you get two resource fees waived per calendar year.
Education aligned with real-world careers
Education should hold practical value. That’s why we offer more than 100 online programs aligned to 300+ real-world careers, over 90% of our programs are in growing fields, such as healthcare, IT and business.
University of Phoenix offers:
- 70+ degree programs
- Industry-relevant certificate programs
- Professional development courses
Find our how getting a degree can impact your career
Having a college degree can be beneficial when you’re trying to enhance your career. Our programs teach skills needed in a competitive workforce. Explore the impact of college and how to go back to school as an adult.
Earn college credit for work and life experience
Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) is designed to help you save money and graduate faster. Have your on-the-job training, workplace certifications and experiences evaluated for potential college credit at no cost.
Frequently asked questions
Yes, University of Phoenix has been continually accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), hlcommission.org and its predecessor, since 1978.
Once you’ve chosen your degree program, you will complete a financial plan that will estimate your costs and explore potential ways to pay for it. We can walk you step-by-step through the process.
Speak with an enrollment representative or your employer human resources department for more information about your employer education benefits. Identify your employer on your application and let your advisor know who you are employed with. Finally, identify your employer in the University’s Student Portal financial plan before starting courses.
Yes. Our programs are designed specifically for working adults. With online classes, you can attend class online whenever it fits your life, day or night. You’ll also get support by phone, chat or email, available up to 20 hours a day, 5 days a week. And you can start your degree year-round, not just once a semester.
Attending online class is easy because the classroom is always on 24/7/365. All you need is a reliable Internet connection. You simply log in to your virtual classroom to complete assignments, access course materials and resources, and interact with faculty and classmates. Class participation is graded based upon your contributions to online discussions. This is a great solution for students who might have a difficult time commuting and for those who learn better independently.
Applying is easy. Start your application and identify your employer when asked. Or, speak with an enrollment representative and let them know who your employer is. Finally, identify your employer in the University’s Student Portal financial plan before starting courses.
*Terms and Conditions
There must be an agreement in place between the University of Phoenix, Inc. (University) and Bright Horizons EdAssist Solutions (“Company”) whereby Company is acting as your organization’s (hereinafter referred to as a “Client”) tuition assistance service provider (hereinafter “Agreement”). Employees of a Client who enroll in the University after the Agreement is entered into may receive the tuition benefits set forth below (hereinafter referred to as the “Benefits”).
Eligibility
To be eligible for the Benefits, employees must (i) be and remain employed with a Client and (ii) must maintain attendance in the University defined as not taking a break longer than 365 days (hereinafter “Participating Employees”).
The Benefits set forth herein will apply to Participating Employees of who are receiving the standard University tuition rate and cannot be combined with any Alumni or Associate Transfer rates or any other University offer or promotion. Additionally, the Benefit may not be combined with any other tuition reductions or promotional offers available to Participating Employees.
The Benefits will apply to Participating Employees who are new students after the student has disclosed their employer association within the University’s Student Portal (eCampus) or through any other method of verification the University may require. If a Participating Employee is currently enrolled in the University prior to the Effective Date and already disclosed their employer either on eCampus or through any other method required by the University, the Benefits set forth herein will apply after the Effective Date of this Agreement upon enrollment in the next course. Benefits will not be applied retroactively.
Participating Employees are subject to the University's admission and academic policies and procedures.
Tuition Benefits
The University will waive the tuition of every sixth (6th) course for Participating Employees who meet the following criteria:
- Enroll or be enrolled into a University degree program, certificate program, or credit bearing course after the Agreement is executed;
- Identify themselves to University as an employee of Client;
- Maintain employment with Client
- Successfully start and complete five (5) courses after the Effective Date of the Agreement; and
- Enroll and post attendance in the 6th course as defined in the Academic Catalog within a 365-day period from the first date of attendance in the Participating Employee's first course after the Effective Date of the Agreement.
- Once a Participating Employee receives the 6th course tuition waiver, the 365-day period will start again from the Participating Employee's first date of attendance in the next course.
If the Participating Employee does not achieve the 6th course tuition waiver within the initial 365-day period, the 365-day period will reset in first course after the initial 365-day period expired.
The tuition waiver applies only to the 6th course, regardless if the Participating Employee completes the course.
Please note: For students using VA benefits, certification of a course solely for monthly housing allowance will use a month of benefit entitlement.
Resource Fees (electronic course material fees and books)
The University will waive the first two (2) resource fees each calendar year (defined as January 1st through December 31st) for Participating Employees until program completion so long as the Agreement is in place and the Participating Employee does not take a break in attendance for more than 365 days.
Term and Termination
If the Agreement is terminated Benefits will immediately cease and will no longer be available to Participating Employees. Participating Employees enrolled in the University as of the termination date will be responsible for payment of all fees and tuition costs (at the then current tuition rate) for their next course and the remainder of their program in accordance with University financial policies and procedures.