Pursue your degree at no cost to you

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 by your employer or your benefits administrator to the University, possibly 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. 


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. ​ 

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. We can walk you step-by-step through the process. 

Tuition and Fees

Speak with an enrollment representative or your employer human resources department for more information about your employer education benefits. Identify your employer on your application and let your advisor know who you are employed with. Finally, identify your employer in the University’s Student Portal financial plan before starting courses.

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.

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.

How it Works

Applying is easy. Start your application and identify your employer when asked. Or, speak with an enrollment representative and let them know who your employer is. Finally, identify your employer in the University’s Student Portal financial plan before starting courses.