Cut the cost of your education
Ready to take the next step in your education? Calvert wants to help. See what benefits you may be eligible for – and explore additional ways to save money and time.
Employer-paid tuition made easier
Step 1
Understand your options
To learn how the program works, start by completing our request for information form.
Step 2
Meet eligibility requirements
Contact your employer to confirm your eligibility for employer-paid education benefits. Then apply to University of Phoenix.
Step 3
Choose your degree
Apply and get up to 6 Associate/Bachelor's, 3 Master’s or 2 Doctoral courses fully paid by your employer each calendar year. Resource fees are waived, courtesy of University of Phoenix.
Step 4
Pursue your degree for less
Your employer pays the University of Phoenix directly, so you have no out of pocket costs for employer-paid courses.
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Frequently asked questions
Yes, University of Phoenix has been continually accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), hlcommission.org since 1978.
If you meet your employer policy requirements, your employer 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 by speaking to your leader and submitting your application on the tuition.io portal. Make sure you are eligible to have the agreed upon tuition amount covered by your employer.
2. Once your application is approved by your employer, they will notify the University of Phoenix to provide proof of approval. 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. If your employer’s eligibility and grade requirements are met, your tuition will be paid for your allotted number of courses per year by your employer to the University, with no out-of-pocket cost for you!
6. Please contact your employer 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 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
Speak with an enrollment representative for more information about your education benefits. Identify your company or organization on your application and let your advisor know the organization you are employed with. Finally, identify your company or organization 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 company or organization when asked. Or, speak with an enrollment representative 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. Please be sure to submit your internal tuition.io application prior to applying to the University.
Terms and Conditions
There must be an agreement in place between the University of Phoenix, Inc. (University) and Calvert County Public Schools (“Company”) whereby Company is acting as Calvert County Public Schools tuition assistance service provider (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 Calvert County Public Schools; (ii) be eligible for and abide by all terms and conditions Calvert County Public Schools tuition assistance policy as determined by Calvert County Public Schools; 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 Calvert County Public Schools 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.
Participating Employees seeking to receive the Benefits under this Agreement must utilize Tuition Direct payment processing from their employer. Participating Employees who pay the University directly for tuition and fees outside the Tuition Direct process are not eligible to receive Benefits. Once Participating Employees exhaust their tuition benefits for the year, they may pay for any desired additional courses directly to the University.
The Benefits will apply to Participating Employees who are receiving the standard University tuition rate and cannot be combined with any University offer or promotion and excludes the MBA-CB program and other competency-based programs the University may offer and 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 six (6) courses subject to course availability and University s policy for a total tuition cap of $3,000 per Calendar Year (defined as January 1st through December 31st). Any courses over six (6) 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 three (3) courses within any one Calendar Year, for a total tuition cap of $3,000 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 Master s degree program.
Doctoral Courses
Participating Employees may take up to two (2) courses within any one Calendar Year, for a total tuition cap of $3,000 per Calendar Year. Any courses over two (2) 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 Calvert County Public Schools 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.