# Pursue your degree at no cost to you Ben Hudnall Memorial Trust (BHMT) and University of Phoenix have teamed up to offer more ways for BHMT-eligible recipients to elevate job skills and lifelong learning opportunities. [Apply today](https://www.phoenix.edu/application/quick-app/personal-info)[Request info](https://www.phoenix.edu/request/request-information) ## Employer-paid tuition made easier Competency-based and direct assessment programs are not eligible for the tuition benefit. Step 1 **Understand your options
** Learn how the program works. Start by completing our [request for information](https://www.phoenix.edu/request/request-information) form.         Step 2 Meet eligibility requirements Visit BHMT's website to learn more and schedule an appointment with your Career Development Coach (NUID required). Step 3 Choose your degree Apply and get unlimited Associate/Bachelor's, 5 Master’s or 3 Doctoral courses fully paid for by BHMT (pending eligibility) each calendar year[[1]](#program).   Step 4 Pursue your degree at no cost BHMT pays the University of Phoenix directly, so you have no out of pocket costs.   [Apply now](https://www.phoenix.edu/application/quick-app/personal-info) [1]Program or certificate must be related to an industry supported by Ben Hudnall Memorial Trust​. Confirm eligibility with BHMT.  For full eligibility requirements, please see our [Terms and Conditions](#terms-and-conditions). # Find your program ZIP Code ## Choose a field of study Begin your journey BusinessTechnologyEducationHealthcareNursingCriminal JusticeBehavioral SciencePsychologyLiberal Arts upcoming webinar ## Plan to enhance your career **We'll share information that helps you put your tuition benefits to work so you can plan the next steps of your educational and
career journeys.** **Topic****: Benefit Information Session** **Date and time:**See registration for specific date and times **Location**: Online event **Hosted by**:**Marianna Overeem, University of Phoenix** [Sign up](https://forms.office.com/r/SZ2cnWPRSU) upcoming webinar ## Plan to enhance your career We’ll share information that helps you put your tuition benefits to work so you can plan the next steps of your educational and career journeys. **Topic****:**Benefit Information Session **Date and time:**See registration for specific date and times **Location**: Online event **Hosted by**:**Danielle Sullivan, University of Phoenix.** [Sign up](https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=q94XsQbBYkGvTVVG55xqDDXMkYM61MFAszS_aEvjyXBUMUtDSkg5TVRTOEVOV0dMNDcwQ09UQkxONC4u&route=shorturl) ## Industry-Aligned Programs for Ben Hudnall Memorial Trust [View all degrees](https://www.phoenix.edu/online-degrees.html)[View all certificates](https://www.phoenix.edu/online-certificates.html) ## Start when you’re ready With classes starting every 5-6 weeks, find a date that fits with your schedule and begin school when you're ready. [Apply now](https://www.phoenix.edu/application/quick-app/personal-info) ### Bachelor's > Start as soon as **((startDates.bachelors1MonthShort)) ((startDates.bachelors1Day))** Register by ((applyByDates.bachelors1MonthShort)). ((applyByDates.bachelors1Day)) ### Master's > Start as soon as **((startDates.masters1MonthShort)) ((startDates.masters1Day))** Register by ((applyByDates.masters1MonthShort)). ((applyByDates.masters1Day)) [Apply now](https://www.phoenix.edu/application/quick-app/personal-info) ## 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 experience evaluated for potential college credit at no cost.** [Learn more](https://www.phoenix.edu/tuition-financial-aid/prior-learning-assessment.html) ## 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/) and its predecessor, since 1978. [Accreditation](https://www.phoenix.edu/about_us/accreditation.html) ### How can my employer pay for tuition?  If you meet BHMT eligibility and policy requirements, BHMT 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 a Career Development Coach to learn the specific details of your tuition benefits plan. **Here’s how the Employer-paid tuition benefit works:** 1. Contact a BHMT Career Development Coach to ensure you understand all the details of their tuition benefits plan,  your responsibilities, and what specific costs and how much of your costs are included.  2. BHMT will provide the University with the approval to start your program once you have completed all the steps. 3. Work with your University advisor to enroll in coursework.  4. Complete your coursework, meeting your employer’s grade requirements.  5. If BHMT eligibility and grade requirements are met, your tuition will be paid by BHMT to the University, possibly with no out-of-pocket cost for you! ### What resources are available to help me understand the cost of my education? Once you’ve chosen your degree program and receive your BMHT approval, you will complete a financial plan that will estimate your costs and explore potential ways to pay for it.  ### How do I confirm whether there are education benefits available for me? [Speak with an enrollment representative](https://www.phoenix.edu/request/request-information) or a  BHMT Career Development Coach for more information about your education benefits. Identify  BHMT on your application and let your advisor know who you are employed with. ### 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 BHMT when asked. Or, [speak with an enrollment representative](https://www.phoenix.edu/request/request-information) and let them know who your employer is. Finally, confirm BHMT is selected as 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 Ben Hudnall Memorial Trust (“Company”) (hereinafter “Agreement”) for current recipients to receive the tuition benefit set forth below (hereinafter referred to as the “Benefit”). **Eligibility** To be eligible for the Benefits, KP Employees must (i) be a BHMT recipient; (ii) be legally residing in the U.S.; (iii) be eligible for and abide by all terms and conditions of tuition assistance program as determined by BHMT; and (iv) must maintain attendance with the Contractor defined as not taking a break longer than 365 days (hereinafter referred to as “KP Employees”). For clarification, KP Employees who are currently enrolled with the Contractor who do not meet the requirements set forth herein, are not eligible to receive the Benefits set forth herein. BHMT-eligible participating employees who are new students and self-identify as a Ben Hudnall Memorial Trust recipient 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, as 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 Benefit will apply to Recipients who are receiving the standard University tuition rate and cannot be combined with any Alumni or Associate Transfer tuition rates, competency-based programs or direct assessment 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. Recipients are subject to the University's admission and academic policies and procedures. **Tuition Benefit for BHMT-approved degree programs and courses** **Undergraduate Courses**Participating Employees may take as many courses as they can subject to course availability and University’s policy for a total tuition cap of $5,250 per Calendar Year (defined as January 1st through December 31st). **Master’s Courses**Participating Employees may take up to five (5) courses within any one Calendar Year, for a total tuition cap of $5,250 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 $5,250 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** Ben Hudnall Memorial Trust has tuition caps for each BHMT-approved program. Tuition and resource fee costs may not exceed $16,500 for the entire RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing program. All other degree programs are capped at $5,250 per year.   Taking more courses than the maximum allotted amount for each program’s tuition cap in a calendar year will result in additional tuition charges.  Please check with Ben Hudnall Memorial Trust’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 prior to the end of the course for which students have enrolled then the Benefit will proceed through the end of the course in accordance with the Agreement.