Education Your Way. College Education and Benefits Workshop. Sign up —[Register Now.](https://outlook.office365.com/book/UniversityofPhoenix651856@apolloedu.onmicrosoft.com/?ismsaljsauthenabled=true) # You could earn your degree for less Take the next big step in your education. Your annual tuition covered by CVS Health is $3,000, plus resource fees are waived. CVS and University of Phoenix are working together to help you cover the cost of school so you can focus on your degree. [Apply today](https://www.phoenix.edu/application/quick-app/personal-info)[Request info](https://www.phoenix.edu/request/request-information) ## Annual Tuition Benefits As a colleague of CVS Health, you are eligible for tuition savings for courses in all degree levels. Resource fees (electronic courses materials and books) are waived, courtesy of University of Phoenix. You could earn your degree, certificate, or course for less.[[1]](#disclaimer) ### How much is my maximum tuition? $3,000 per calendar year. Max annual tuition covered by this benefit for a select number of courses plus waived resource fees for all degree levels. ### How many courses does it cover? **Undergrad** 6 courses per calendar year Earn your associate or bachelor’s degree **Master’s** 3 courses per calendar year   Prepare to lead in your field.  **Doctoral** 2 courses per calendar year Reach the highest level of your education. ### What steps do I take if I have EdAssist Solutions as a benefits administrator? You can complete an application at University of Phoenix and then submit a Bright Horizons EdAssist Solutions program/course application through the EdAssist website. Visit the CVS EdAssist site from your employer’s intranet to start the process. 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) [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) upcoming webinar Could you get a head start on your degree? Find out how to transfer your eligible college credits and apply for potential credit for your work and life experiences.  **Topic: Employee Development Series** **Date and time:**See registration for specific date and times **Location**: Online event **Hosted by**:Kelly Hill, University of Phoenix [Sign up](https://outlook.office365.com/book/UniversityofPhoenix651856@apolloedu.onmicrosoft.com/) # Find your program ZIP Code ## Choose a field of study Begin your journey BusinessTechnologyEducationHealthcareNursingCriminal JusticeBehavioral SciencePsychologyLiberal Arts upcoming webinar ## Education Your Way Develop an education plan that fits you. **Topic: Colleague Education and Benefits Workshop** **Date and time:**See registration for specific date and times **Location**: Online event **Hosted by**:Kelly Hill, University of Phoenix [Sign up](https://outlook.office365.com/book/UniversityofPhoenix651856@apolloedu.onmicrosoft.com/) ## 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. [See ways to save](/tuition-financial-aid/prior-learning-assessment.html) ## Browse career-related blog articles - [8 tips for negotiating the salary you want](/blog/salary-negotiation.html) — Career Support | April 07, 2023 • 9 minutes - [5 Ways to Make Your Career Recession-Resistant](/blog/how-to-make-your-career-recession-resistant.html) — Career Support | May 10, 2023 • 5 minutes - [Virtual interview tips that can help you on the job hunt](/blog/virtual-interview-tips-that-can-help-you-on-job-hunt.html) — Career Support | April 01, 2023 • 7 minutes Load More... ## 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 take advantage of the direct payment program (Tuition Direct) with University of Phoenix? On your EdAssist application, select “University of Phoenix ” as the provider.   Once your EdAssist application is approved, a Letter of Credit (LOC) will be emailed to you, or you can download it from your EdAssist account. You will need to submit this LOC to the school at[https://my.phoenix.edu/financial-plan/voucherUpload](https://my.phoenix.edu/financial-plan/voucherUpload).  University of Phoenix will send an itemized invoice and grades to EdAssist and then EdAssist will pay the school directly.  ### 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 organization on your application and let your advisor know the organization you are an employee or member of. Finally, identify your organization in the University's Student Portal financial plan before starting courses. ### Can I still go to school while working? Yes. Our programs are designed specifically for working adults. With online courses, you can attend course 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 course online? Attending online course 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 employer when asked. Or, [speak with an enrollment representative](https://www.phoenix.edu/request/request-information) 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 CVS Health’s 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 with CVS Health; (ii) be eligible for and abide by all terms and conditions of CVS Health’s tuition assistance policy as determined by CVS Health; and (iii) must maintain attendance with the University defined as not taking a break longer than 365 days (hereinafter “Participating Employees”). Participating colleagues who are new students and self-identify as a CVS 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 or other future 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 colleagues may take six (6) courses within any one Calendar Year for a total tuition cap of $3,000 per Calendar Year. Any courses over six (6) courses 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 with CVS 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.