# Pay less for the education you deserve Ready to take the next big step in your education? BJC Healthcare wants to help. See what benefits you may be eligible for — and explore additional ways to save money and time.  [Apply today](https://www.phoenix.edu/application/quick-app/personal-info)[Request info](https://www.phoenix.edu/request/request-information) ## Your BJC Healthcare education savings As an employee of BJC Healthcare via Edcor,
you may be eligible to have your tuition covered
by your employer. Resource fees (electronic
courses materials and books) are waived,
courtesy of University of Phoenix. You could pay
nothing for your degree, certificate, or course.* ### How much is my maximum tuition? Max annual tuition covered by this benefit plus waived resource fees for all degree levels. ### How many courses does it cover? - 8 associate or bachelor’s degree courses per year - 5 master’s courses per year - 3 doctoral courses per year ### How do I pay less out-of-pocket? 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. ### 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) *For full eligibility requirements, please see our[Terms and Conditions.](#terms-and-conditions) × Nursing programs Make more of your nursing career. Choose from nursing educational opportunities across three degree levels.                                                                                                                March 18, 2026 • 1:32 min watch [View Nursing programs](https://www.phoenix.edu/online-nursing-degrees.html)× Healthcare administration programs Enhance your career with online healthcare degrees that prepare you to make a positive impact in the health of individuals, families and diverse populations. March 18, 2026 • 1:41 min watch [View Healthcare Administration programs](https://www.phoenix.edu/online-healthcare-degrees.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](/online-bachelors-degrees.html) > Start as soon as **((startDates.bachelors1MonthShort)) ((startDates.bachelors1Day))** Register by ((applyByDates.bachelors1MonthShort)). ((applyByDates.bachelors1Day)) [Master's](/online-masters-degrees.html) > 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/) since 1978. [Accreditation](https://www.phoenix.edu/about_us/accreditation.html) ### What resources are available to help me understand the cost of my education? 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. [Tuition and Fees](https://www.phoenix.edu/tuition_and_financial_options.html) ### How do I confirm whether there are education benefits available for me? [Speak with an enrollment representative](https://www.phoenix.edu/request/request-information) for more information about your education benefits. Identify your company or organization on your application and let your advisor know the company or organization you are employed with. Finally, identify your company or organization in the University’s Student Portal financial plan before starting courses. ### What actions do I need to take if my employer uses a third-party benefits administrator (Edcor)? Check with your employer or benefits administrator to make sure your desired program is covered under your employer tuition assistance policy. Your benefits administrator should guide you through the tuition assistance process. [More about Edcor](https://www.edcor.com/) ### 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. ## *Terms and Conditions There must be an agreement in place between the University of Phoenix, Inc. (University) and Edcor (“Company”) whereby Company is a third party acting as an agent on behalf of BJC HealthCare (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 BJC HealthCare; (ii) be eligible for and abide by all terms and conditions of BJC HealthCare’s tuition assistance policy as determined by BJC HealthCare; 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 BJC HealthCare 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 $5,250 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 $5,250 per Calendar Year. 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. 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 BJC HealthCare’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.