Employer Tuition Benefits
Many area employers offer tuition benefit programs that can help you continue your
education. You may be eligible to complete
job-related coursework at no cost to you!
What are employer tuition benefits?
As part of their benefits package, many area employers offer tuition benefit programs that allow employees to participate in college courses or other educational opportunities and have some or all of these costs covered by the employer. These programs are typically run through a company's human resources (HR) department. Each company may have its own policies or guidelines for tuition benefits.
Types of Tuition Benefit Programs
- Tuition Reimbursement: Tuition reimbursement is when an employer repays employees for tuition fees or other education costs. The employee pays initial costs, and upon class completion, the employer reimburses or repays the employee. Employers typically set grade requirements for repayment.
- Tuition Assistance: Tuition assistance, or direct tuition payment, is when an employer pays an employee's tuition fees or other education costs upfront. Similar to tuition reimbursement, employers typically set grade requirements.
How to Get Started
Connect with HR
Check with your employer’s HR department to find out more about the amount and types of tuition assistance that may be available to employees.
Explore Programs
- View WCTC's full list of 175+ career-focused academic programs.
- Take the Work Style Quiz (it takes 60 seconds or less) and the Career Clusters Quiz to find out which WCTC programs best fit your interests.
- Go more in depth at a Career Exploration workshop.
Apply to WCTC
Apply online and pay the $30 application fee. Deadlines vary by program. Refer to your desired program’s page for start term options and deadlines.
Amazon Career Choice
WCTC is proud to be an educator in the Amazon Career Choice network. This collaborative program offers support to hourly Amazon employees interested in pursuing an associate degree, technical diploma or certificate at WCTC.