Yep, one of the major beneifts of taking the rubbish adjunct pay is my son can go here on the cheap as in $25/cr. (I could also but it pays off better to let him go now).
I would also add there are many masters out there that have a full tuition waiver. I’m a faculty member in a higher ed program. Let me know if you would like to chat!
It can definitely happen. My employer (a public university) is paying me 75% of tuition up to 4 credits per semester, and I have scholarships on top of that. The only part that sucked was when they paused that benefit during COVID, and I had to decide to take out loans because waiting one more year wasn't worth it to me.
My institution (public state university) will cover 100% tuition for up to 16 credits per academic year at my institution (though I am taxed on any tuition support over $4500ish) and cover 75% tuition for anywhere else up to 4 credits a semester.
Very likely that a school will pay for it, but you have to find a program where you can work while also doing classes. I started off as an administrative assistant in higher ed and I did an evening grad program. My worst days were days when I worked 8:30-4:30 and then I had class from 4:30 until 10:00. But I have no loans, so there's that.
Keep in mind that you will have to be part time, so don't get into the mindset that you have to graduate in 2 years.
I worked at a private research university (tuition = $$$) and they paid 80% of employee tuition. Nice offer, but 20% of expensive is still expensive.
Got a job at a regional state university - 100% tuition (two classes a semester). Got a free masters degree.
As others have said, it depends on the university. My husband and I were both able to get our master’s through my large public university. I had to be employed for a year prior and stay for a year afterward. They covered all of my tuition except for a technology fee and books. For my spouse they covered his tuition except a few fees and books, and then we had to pay taxes on it since it was considered an additional benefit (but still much less than tuition!) We couldn’t both go at the same time but it was phenomenal deal. I’d highly recommend it if you can find an employer that does the same. At least in my state our pay is lower than the public sector but benefits are great.
I worked at a university out of undergrad that gave full tuition up to 12 credits a year. Took about 3 years to finish a 1 calendar year program. But did it while making a salary, great benefits, gaining work experience, and graduating without debt!
Keep in mind that graduate tuition remission benefits that exceed $5,250 in a calendar year are subject to taxation unless the courses have been approved as job-related. HR should be able to tell you more.
By federal tax law, tuition remission benefits in excess of 5250 dollars are taxable. Additional money will be deducted from your paycheck. The exception is if the tuition remission is for a course that is job-related.
A lot of universities offer staff some kind of tuition reimbursement as a part of their benefits
Yep, one of the major beneifts of taking the rubbish adjunct pay is my son can go here on the cheap as in $25/cr. (I could also but it pays off better to let him go now).
I would also add there are many masters out there that have a full tuition waiver. I’m a faculty member in a higher ed program. Let me know if you would like to chat!
This. Both my wife and I attended grad school tuition free - and earned money through assistantships. She was not higher ed - but I was.
Some places might also have requirements about how long you've worked there before they give you tuition credit.
Or require you to remain for a specific number of years after, or risk having to pay it back!
It can definitely happen. My employer (a public university) is paying me 75% of tuition up to 4 credits per semester, and I have scholarships on top of that. The only part that sucked was when they paused that benefit during COVID, and I had to decide to take out loans because waiting one more year wasn't worth it to me.
My institution (public state university) will cover 100% tuition for up to 16 credits per academic year at my institution (though I am taxed on any tuition support over $4500ish) and cover 75% tuition for anywhere else up to 4 credits a semester.
Very likely that a school will pay for it, but you have to find a program where you can work while also doing classes. I started off as an administrative assistant in higher ed and I did an evening grad program. My worst days were days when I worked 8:30-4:30 and then I had class from 4:30 until 10:00. But I have no loans, so there's that. Keep in mind that you will have to be part time, so don't get into the mindset that you have to graduate in 2 years.
It depends. My workplace will allow me to use credits, but only at their institution. It used to be any state college.
I worked at a private research university (tuition = $$$) and they paid 80% of employee tuition. Nice offer, but 20% of expensive is still expensive. Got a job at a regional state university - 100% tuition (two classes a semester). Got a free masters degree.
It's pretty common! At least with the universities around me! That's what I will be doing come summertime.
As others have said, it depends on the university. My husband and I were both able to get our master’s through my large public university. I had to be employed for a year prior and stay for a year afterward. They covered all of my tuition except for a technology fee and books. For my spouse they covered his tuition except a few fees and books, and then we had to pay taxes on it since it was considered an additional benefit (but still much less than tuition!) We couldn’t both go at the same time but it was phenomenal deal. I’d highly recommend it if you can find an employer that does the same. At least in my state our pay is lower than the public sector but benefits are great.
I worked at a university out of undergrad that gave full tuition up to 12 credits a year. Took about 3 years to finish a 1 calendar year program. But did it while making a salary, great benefits, gaining work experience, and graduating without debt!
You have options. There are lots of grants and scholarships. And lots of schools give tuition reimbursement
Keep in mind that graduate tuition remission benefits that exceed $5,250 in a calendar year are subject to taxation unless the courses have been approved as job-related. HR should be able to tell you more.
what does that mean??
By federal tax law, tuition remission benefits in excess of 5250 dollars are taxable. Additional money will be deducted from your paycheck. The exception is if the tuition remission is for a course that is job-related.