“ I feel like my calling is inspiring and leading others." - Wayland Williams.[Read more](https://www.phoenix.edu/blog/uopx-alumni-spotlight-wayland-williams.html) # You could pay nothing for your degree Banner Health and University of Phoenix are working together to bring you shared education savings. [Apply today](/application/quick-app/personal-info)[Request info](/request/request-information) Ernest L. Stevens, Jr. **Chairman, Indian Gaming Association ** ## Take 3 steps to start saving STEP 1 ### Know your offer As a Banner employee, we cap your annual tuition at $5,000 with no resource fees. This covers 8, 5 or 3 courses in a calendar year, depending on degree level.   ### Know your offer [Learn more](#Bannerteammember) STEP 2 ### Apply to University of Phoenix Enroll in skills-aligned degree programs to help learn skills in weeks, not years.   ### Apply to University of Phoenix [Apply now](/application/quick-app/personal-info?orderID=&mcid__c=81746087117926876320014672877422088873&stateProvince=AZ&EmailCaptureSource=EU&channel=EMLP&CampaignCode=BANNERH&DUNS=071753982&employerName=BannerHealth&zipcode=85017&state=AZ) STEP 3 ### Follow up to start saving Connect with Banner Health to confirm your tuition benefits and ask about additional tuition assistance to offset the cost of your program. Email[BHTuitionassistance@bannerhealth.com](mailto:BHTuitionassistance@bannerhealth.com)or visit Banner Connect for more details. ### Follow up to start saving ## Your Banner team member education savings As an employee of Banner Health, you may be eligible to have your tuition covered by your employer. Resource fees (electronic course materials and books) are waived, courtesy of University of Phoenix. You could pay nothing for your degree, certificate or course.[[1]](#disclaimer) ### How much is my maximum tuition? $5,000 Max annual tuition covered by this benefit plus waived resource fees for all degree levels.   ### How many courses does it cover? **Undergrad** 8 courses per calendar year. Earn your associate or bachelor’s degree.**Master’s** 5 courses per calendar year. Prepare to lead in your field.     **Doctoral**  3 courses per calendar year. Reach for the highest level of your education.   ### How do I pay less out-of-pocket? Employer-paid tuition made easier. Your employer and University of Phoenix are working together to help reduce the cost of your education. If you meet your employer policy requirements, they may help pay all your tuition and University of Phoenix will waive resource fees. That means you could pay nothing and stay focused on school. [Learn More](#bannerfaq) ### When can I start? Choose from a wide range of program start dates beginning every 5-6 weeks.  Because the best time to start school is when it fits your schedule.[Pick your start dates](https://www.phoenix.edu/admissions/class-start-dates.html) [1]For full eligibility requirements, please see our[Terms and Conditions.](#terms-and-conditions) ## Discover popular online degree programs [View all programs](https://www.phoenix.edu/online-degrees.html) ## See if you can earn college credits for your work/life experience You may be able to reduce the time and money spent on your education. The Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) evaluates your on-the-job training, workplace certifications and experiences for potential college credit. [Learn more](/tuition-financial-aid/prior-learning-assessment.html) **“** I feel like my calling is inspiring and leading others. **Wayland Williams****2016-Master of Health Administration** Director of Guest Services, Banner Health— University Medical Center         [Read more](https://www.phoenix.edu/blog/uopx-alumni-spotlight-wayland-williams.html) ## Banner Health & University of Phoenix—education benchmarks **$625,184 – That’s how much Banner Health has saved employees in 2023 through the alliance with University of Phoenix.** **405 – Banner employees have graduated from University of Phoenix since 2014.** **$58,633 – was saved by Banner Health employees since 2020 by having work/life experience evaluated for college credit.** ## Ready to start? Participate in the shared education savings and earn skills in weeks, not years. [Apply today](/application/quick-app/personal-info) ## Frequently asked questions Expand AllCollapse All ### Is University of Phoenix an accredited university? Yes, University of Phoenix has been continually accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), [hlcommission.org](https://www.hlcommission.org/) since 1978. [Accreditation](https://www.phoenix.edu/about_us/accreditation.html) ### How can my employer pay for tuition? If you meet your employer policy requirements, your employer or your benefits administrator may pay your tuition bill directly using the Employer-paid tuition benefit. If you qualify, this can reduce your need to rely on savings, federal loans, or other sources to pay for school. Speak with your employer to learn the specific details of your tuition benefits plan. **Here’s how the Employer-paid tuition benefit works:** **1.**Request tuition assistance from your employer or your benefits administrator. Make sure you are eligible to have the agreed upon tuition amount covered by your employer.   **2.**Provide proof of funding and approval from employer or your benefits administrator. You may be responsible for the cost of tuition and the materials resource fee if you do not meet the employer course requirements.  **3.**Enroll in your coursework.  **4.**Complete your coursework, meeting your employer’s grade requirements.  **5.**Submit your grade to your employer.  **6.** If your employer’s eligibility and grade requirements are met, your tuition will be paid by your employer or your benefits administrator to the University, possibly with**no out-of-pocket cost for you!** **7.**Please contact your employer or your benefits administrator to ensure you understand all the details of their tuition benefits plan and what specific costs and how much of your costs are included. Please check with your employer or your benefits administrator to ensure continued eligibility and grade requirements. Minimum grade requirements vary by employer. 
 We work with your employer to defer your tuition payment until after your course is complete. If you don’t meet your employer’s course requirements, you will be responsible for the cost of tuition. Review eligibility requirements with your employer directly. ​  ### How can I better understand the cost of my education? If you are a Banner Health employee, University of Phoenix reduces your annual tuition to $5,000 and we don’t charge you the cost of eBooks and other course materials. If you qualify for your employer’s tuition assistance program, your tuition could be covered by your employer with no out of pocket expenses to you.  If you need further explanation, please contact University of Phoenix for questions about costs, and Banner Health with tuition assistance questions.  ### What happens if I want to take more courses than what is covered by my employer’s agreement with the university? You will be responsible for the additional tuition at the current tuition rate for courses beyond the 8 per year for bachelor’s degree program, 5 per year for master’s and 3 per year for doctoral. ### Can I still go to school while working? 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. ### How do I attend a class online? 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. [How it Works](https://www.phoenix.edu/student-orientation/going-to-class.html) ### How do I get started? Applying is easy. [Start your application](https://www.phoenix.edu/application/quick-app/personal-info) and identify your company or organization when asked. Or, [speak with an enrollment representative](https://www.phoenix.edu/request/request-information) and let them know who your company or organization is. Finally, identify your company or organization in the University’s Student Portal financial plan before starting courses. ### How long does it take to apply to University of Phoenix? It’s different for everyone. Keep these tips in mind to help make it faster and easier when you apply.  Gather all your information first, including the names of previous educational institutions and the dates you attended. University of Phoenix can reach out to your previous colleges and request your transcripts for free, but some institutions only transfer credits when the student requests them ## Terms and Conditions There must be an agreement in place between the University of Phoenix, Inc. (University) and Banner Health (“Company”) (hereinafter “Agreement”) for current employees to 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 Banner Health; (ii) be eligible for and abide by all terms and conditions of Banner Health’s tuition assistance policy as determined by Banner Health; and (iii) must maintain attendance with the University defined as not taking a break longer than 365 days (hereinafter “Participating Employees”). Participating Employees who are new students and self-identify as a Banner Health employee in the University’s student portal (or through any other method of verification the University may require) after the Agreement effective date will receive the benefits set forth below, so long as the Agreement is in effect and has not been terminated. For those Participating Employees who are currently enrolled and already  self-identified with the University, the Benefits will apply to your next course and will not be applied retroactively.    The Benefits will apply to Participating Employees who are receiving the standard University tuition rate and cannot be combined with any Alumni or Associate Transfer tuition rates, competency-based programs such as the MBA-CB program or other competency-based programs the University may offer in its discretion, any other University offer or promotion or any other specific program exclusions set forth in the Academic Catalog. For Clarification, nothing contained herein is intended to prohibit Participating Employees to enroll in these programs or use of any Client tuition assistance toward the excluded items listed above.    Participating Employees are subject to the University's admission and academic policies and procedures.      **Undergraduate Courses** Participating Employees may take up to eight (8) courses subject to course availability and University’s policy for a total tuition cap of $5,000 per Calendar Year (defined as January 1st through December 31st). Any courses over eight (8) in a Calendar Year will be charged to the Participating Employee at the then current tuition rate for the undergraduate degree program.  **Master’s Courses** Participating Employees may take up to five (5) courses within any one Calendar Year, for a total tuition cap of $5,000 per Calendar Year (defined as January 1st through December 31st). Any courses over five (5) in a Calendar Year will be charged to the Participating Employee at the then current tuition rate for the Master’s degree program. **Doctoral Courses** Participating Employees may take up to three (3) courses within any one Calendar Year, for a total tuition cap of $5,000 per Calendar Year (defined as January 1st through December 31st). Any courses over three (3) in a Calendar Year will be charged to the Participating Employee at the then current tuition rate for the Doctoral degree program. **Resource Fees (electronic course material fees and books)** University will waive resource fees on tuition assistance approved credit-bearing single courses, certificates, associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral courses until program completion. **Billing** Taking more courses than the maximum allotted amount for each tuition cap in a Calendar Year will result in additional tuition charges. Please check with Banner Health’s tuition assistance policy for further information regarding your billing options and payment details with respect to the Benefits. Please note:  For students using VA benefits, certifying VA benefits for any reason in conjunction with your university alliance benefit will use a month of entitlement. **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.