# Cut the cost of your education Ready to take your next big education step? Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company 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](https://www.phoenix.edu/request/request-information) ## Tuition benefits As an employee of Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company, you may be eligible to have your tuition and resource fees (electronic course material fees and books) covered by your employer. **You could pay less for your education.*** **Your benefit:** **$5,250** max annual tuition covered by Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company **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 year** Earn your associate or bachelor’s degree.   ### MASTER'S **5 courses per year** Prepare to lead in your field.   ### DOCTORAL **3 courses per year** Reach for the highest level of education.   ### UNDERGRAD **8 courses per year** Earn your associate or bachelor’s degree.   ### MASTER'S **5 courses per year** Prepare to lead in your field.   ### DOCTORAL **3 courses per 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.** [ARTICLE Why college is important and how to go back as an adult June 15, 2021 · 10 min read](https://www.phoenix.edu/blog/why-go-to-college.html) ## The guide to going back to college online as a working adult Having a college degree can be beneficial when you’re trying to enhance your career. Our programs teach skills needed in a competitive workforce. Explore the impact of college and how to go back to school as an adult. [Read more](https://www.phoenix.edu/blog/why-go-to-college/) ## 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/) 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 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 employer 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. ### 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 employer isyour 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. ("Company") and Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company (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 Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company; (ii) be eligible for and abide by all terms and conditions of Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company’s tuition assistance policy as determined by Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company; 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 Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company 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 Employees may take up to eight (8) courses within any one Calendar Year for a tuition cap of $5,250 per Calendar Year. Any courses over eight (8) in a Calendar Year will be charged at the then current tuition rate for the undergraduate course(s). **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 Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company’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.