15 Companies Offering Tuition Assistance Hiring Now!

15 Companies Offering Tuition Assistance â€" Hiring Now! 15 Companies Offering Tuition Assistance - Hiring Now! Higher education is expensive - even when you have a job. For many, getting a college education requires hefty loans and serious economization. According to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, the total outstanding student loan balance for students in the U.S. as of January 2017 was 1.3 trillion. That’s a lot of money owed to universities! Fortunately, some companies recognize that in order to have a more educated, more productive, and better-trained workforce, investing in their employees’ education is a win-win solution. We’ve highlighted 15 companies that not only accommodate for their employees going back to school but actually help them pay for it, too . And best of all, they’re all hiring! What They Offer: Full-time and part-time employees are eligible for up to $5,250 in educational assistance benefits each year. What Employees Say: “Great atmosphere, dedicated staff, generous tuition reimbursement and other professional development incentives, ample opportunities to volunteer and give back, [and have] outstanding reputation in the community.” â€"Current Employee What They Offer: ADT’s generous program allows for $7,500 of tuition reimbursement per calendar year, with $5,250 of that on a tax-free basis. This is allotted for a maximum of two courses per semester. And the tuition reimbursement doesn’t only cover tuition â€"  also registration fees, laboratory fees, books, and CLEP fees. What Employees Say: “Very friendly, great atmosphere. Understanding and room to grow and advance” â€" Former Employee What They Offer: After 90 days of employment, T-Mobile employees will get up to $5,250 for full-time employees and $2,500 for tuition fees. As long as the classes are approved in advance and an average of C- or better is earned, eligible employees can take advantage of this amazing benefit! What Employees Say: “Great pay, managers, culture, schedule flexibility, and so much more. Overall an incredible company to work for if you’re a people person and love technology. As a full-time university student, the company has always had my back, helped me pay for school, and provided me with paid time off to study for exams and balance my work-school-life triangle.” â€" Current Retail Sales Associate What They Offer: With one of the best tuition reimbursement programs out there, Fidelity offers up to 90% of certain costs (up to $10,000 per year) for courses at an accredited college or university that are either related to work or for a degree/certification program related to work. Employees must have at least six months of service to be eligible. What Employees Say: “Amazing benefits â€" 401k (100% up to 7% matched), profit sharing, medical/dental, paid holidays, paid vacation, gym membership reimbursement, tuition assistance, student loan pay off, ability to work from home in many departments/roles… I could go on and on! Great work environment. Nice facilities. Great culture. Awesome folks to work with. Management was wonderful.” â€" Former Publishing Developer What They Offer: Tuition and books are reimbursed for up to $2,500 for full-time and $1,500 for part-time employees per semester for eligible programs. What Employees Say: “I started at 1-800 CONTACTS over 14 years ago to work as an E-commerce Software Development Lead. I can honestly say that coming to 1-800 CONTACTS was truly the best career decision I’ve ever made. Management truly cares about the individual, and we treat each other like family here. I’ve grown more than I ever imagined, and have been empowered to control my career as well as help the company to  grow. Servicing our  customer, and constantly improving their experience, drives everything we do, and is truly the focus of the company. I’m proud to work for such a great company, with such great customer service, and I hope to continue to be here for as long as I can.” â€" Current Employee What They Offer: After 90 days of service, employees are eligible for up to $3,000 worth of tuition reimbursement each calendar year, upon successful completion of job-related courses. DaVita also offers the Redwood Scholars Award of up to $25,000 per academic year for Nursing, Associate, Undergraduate, and Graduate or other job-related degrees, for employees who have completed at least one year of service and been chosen by the selection committee. What Employees Say: “Strong culture and patient care orientation. Lots of great people who work at DaVita, work hard, and get fulfillment from their work.” â€"Current Regional Operations Director What They Offer: Apple will contribute up to of $5,250 per year towards tuition reimbursement. What Employees Say: “Unreal amount of benefits. Working amongst some of the smartest workers in the industry. Paid competitively for the work you’re doing.” â€" Current Technical Expert What They Offer: For current eligible employees enrolled in approved programs, Scottrade offers up to 50% tuition reimbursement, up to a certain amount. What Employees Say: “Great company culture. Great benefits. Awesome colleagues” â€" Current Employee What They Offer: For eligible employees in approved degree programs, Comcast offers up to $5,750 per year to assist with the costs of tuition. What Employees Say: “Working at Comcast has given me the opportunity to develop myself; take the time to grow and learn, and that was really important to me during the time in my life when I joined the company. If you have the drive and ambition, there are a ton of ways in which you can grow into a leader if that’s what you want to be. I took advantage of the continued education benefit and am finishing my master’s degree now… I also  joined a couple of the employee resource groups which offer seminars and networking events that support your professional profile. Listen, I’m not a total nerd. The point of my post is that this isn’t a company you join and just stay stale within. They encourage your growth, but it’s up to you to make it happen. Not only this â€" it’s pretty exciting. We’re busy and we have big jobs to do. My salary is in the top percentile for my industry but not only this, I again get the continued education (which is ~$6K/year) plus free cable/inte rnet, top health care benefits and a truly balanced lifestyle â€" which is rarely the case within the Tech industry.” â€" Current Marketing Manager What They Offer: Norfolk Southern offers approximately $5,000 per year for tuition reimbursements. What Employees Say: “Great benefits, well-respected company; great management team in my area. Good PTO and sick leave policies, maternity leave, stock options” â€" Former Accounting Manager What They Offer: Reimbursement for clinical degrees is offered for up to $5,250 per year for full-time employees and part-time benefits-eligible employees who are considered full-time students under their degree plan, and $2,625 per year for part-time employees. For non-clinical degrees, $4,000 per year for full-time employees and $2,000 per year for part-time employees is offered. What Employees Say: “Supports professional nursing, is organized, allows excellent patient care to occur by providing smart management decisions. Provides a great environment to learn in your chosen field.” â€" Former Registered Nurse What They Offer: For college or post-graduate degrees, Smalley pays up to a certain amount of tuition for their employees. What Employees Say: “Working at Smalley is a great experience. As a growing company, there is always an opportunity for growth. Smalley promotes ongoing education & training and even offers tuition reimbursement for those pursuing degrees.??Smalley gives back to their employees in many ways by offering a comprehensive benefits package & Wellness Program, employee recognition including service awards for milestone  anniversaries and monthly luncheons for all anniversaries. generous time off policies and continually working to maintain a positive culture and working environment.” â€" Current Employee What They Offer: Eligible full-time employees can receive up to $5,000 reimbursement annually for graduate degrees, as well as $2,500 reimbursement annually for undergraduate degrees and certifications. What Employees Say: “Company with a heart, great working environment, fun teams, fast-paced work, leaders who care about employee development, excellent benefits, and an all-around enjoyment to go to work each day for the company!” â€" Current Business Operations Analyst What They Offer: Lowes will pay for 100% of tuition and lab fees, and 50% of books, up to a maximum of $2,500 annually for eligible full-time, regular employees who have completed at least one year of service. What Employees Say: “Health benefits and vacation time. Very supportive staff and co-workers. Managers are helpful and work hard to make the store run smooth.” â€" Current SOS/Credit Coordinator What They Offer: PepsiCo offers tuition reimbursement for all incurred costs, up to a certain level. For employees who choose institutions part of the EdAssist Education Network, PepsiCo offers special discounts for tuition. What Employees Say: “Work culture is very positive and have many pathways to advance your career. Pay and benefits are on the upper end of the scale when compared to other companies.” â€" Former Space Management Analyst