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Optimum pay University of Phoenix directly. Apply for free today. [Apply now](https://www.phoenix.edu/application/quick-app/personal-info)[Request info](https://www.phoenix.edu/request/request-information) ## Employer-paid tuition made easier Step 1 Understand your options Learn how the program works. Start by completing our[Request Info](https://www.phoenix.edu/request/request-information) form.                                                         Step 2 Meet eligibility requirements Contact your employer to confirm your eligibility for employer-paid education benefits. Then apply through your employer's education assistance provider, Workforce Edge. Step 3 Choose your degree Apply to University of Phoenix and get up to 8 Undergrad, 5 Master’s, or 3 Doctoral courses fully paid by your employer each calendar year.   Step 4 Pursue your degree at no cost Your employer pays the University of Phoenix directly, so you have no out of pocket costs for employer-paid courses. ZIP Code ## Choose a field of study Begin your journey BusinessTechnologyEducationHealthcareNursingCriminal JusticeBehavioral SciencePsychologyLiberal Arts employer-paid tuition ## Pursue your degree at no cost to you​ Your degree. Paid by Optimum. Eligible employees can have Optimum pay University of Phoenix directly. Take your next big step. ​ [Apply now](https://www.phoenix.edu/application/quick-app/personal-info)[Request info](https://www.phoenix.edu/request/request-information) ## 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) ### How can my employer pay for tuition? If you meet your employer policy requirements, your employer or your benefits administrator 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 or your benefits administrator. Make sure you are eligible to have the agreed upon tuition amount covered by your employer.   2. 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. Submit your grade to your employer.  6. 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 or your benefits administrator to the University, with no out-of-pocket cost for you! 7. Please contact your employer or your benefits administrator 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 or your benefits administrator to ensure continued eligibility and grade requirements. Minimum grade requirements vary by employer. ### 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 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 (Workforce Edge)? Check with Workforce Edge to make sure your desired program is covered under your Educational Assistance Program. Workforce Edge will guide you through the educational assistance process. ### 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?country=US&state=AZ&stateProvince=AZ&zipcode=85142&channel=EMLP&CampaignCode=TMOBILE&DUNS=68528376&employerName=T-Mobile%20USA&EmailCaptureSource=EU&mcid__c=74521729036486207830961562552133054776&gcid__c=2037610759.1657816181) 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 Workforce Edge (“Company”) whereby Company is acting as Optimum’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 Optimum; (ii) be eligible for and abide by all terms and conditions of Optimum’s tuition assistance policy as determined by Optimum; (iii) must maintain attendance with the University defined as not taking a break longer than 365 days (hereinafter “Participating Employees”); and (iv) must reside in the United States to be eligible. Participating Employees who are new students and self-identify as a Optimum 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** Exceeding a specified dollar tuition cap or taking more courses than the maximum allotted amount for each tuition cap in a Calendar Year will result in non-covered tuition charges which are the responsibility of the Participating Employee. Please check with Optimum'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.