EDCOR + University of Phoenix # Pay less for the education you deserve Ready to take the next big step in your education?** **Your employer wants to help. See what benefits you may be eligible for — and explore additional ways to save money and time.  [Apply now](/application/quick-app/personal-info)[Request info](/request/request-information) ## Tuition benefits As an employee of FedEx 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 less** for your degree, certificate, or course.* **Your benefit:** **$5,250** max annual tuition covered by your employer **You pay:** **$0** in resource fees (electronic course material fees and books) until program completion *For full eligibility requirements, please see our [Terms and Conditions](#terms-and-conditions). ### 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 education.   ## Earn career-relevant skills in weeks – not years Get value from your education before you even graduate. You’ll have the opportunity to demonstrate new learned skills to your employer with every 5 or 6 week course you complete in our associate, bachelor’s or master’s programs.  [Find your program](https://www.phoenix.edu/degrees/find-your-program.html) **85%** of our surveyed students rated their academic counselors 5-STARS Transactional Survey, September 2022-August 2023 **(25,902 respondents) ** **80%** of our surveyed students recommend their instructors to others Student End of Course Survey, September 22-August 2023 (139,234 respondents) **28+** average years of industry experience for our faculty **Voris, B.(2023, September 20) Work ExperienceCalc_2023.09.18.xlsx, University of Phoenix, Faculty Analytics, BI Analyst Sr.** ## 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) ## 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) ### 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 make sure my employer education benefits are applied to my program? [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. ### What actions do I need to take if my organization uses a third-party benefits administrator (Edcor)? Check with your organization or benefits administrator to make sure your desired program is covered under your organization’s 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 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 Edcor Data Services Corporation (“Company”) whereby Company is acting as FedEx 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 ; (ii) be eligible for and abide by all terms and conditions of  tuition assistance policy as determined by ; 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 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 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 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 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.