Financial Aid

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Target Tuition Reimbursement: Target offers its employees free college tuition to 40+ colleges and universities across the United States. The retail giant will also cover course fees and textbooks. This perk is available for part-time employees.

Starbucks College Achievement Plan: Starbucks offers every eligible U.S. partner working part- or full-time receives 100% tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor’s degree through Arizona State University’s online program. Choose from over 140+ diverse undergraduate degree programs.

Amazon Tuition Reimbursement: Amazon isn't just covering college tuition for employees. It will also provide funding for course costs, textbooks, and fees. After 90 days of work, employees can have their semester pre-paid by Amazon.

Chick Fil A Remarkable Futures True Inspiration Scholarship: Each year, Chick-fil-A offers restaurant Team Members across the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico the opportunity to apply for college scholarships through the Remarkable Futures Scholarships initiative. Different types of scholarships are available.

Walmart Tuition Assistance: Walmart employees can earn high school diplomas, college degrees, skilled trades, and professional certificates at no cost. The company will cover all costs for select online programs from universities like, The University of Arizona, University of Denver, and Purdue University. This perk is available for part-time employees.

McDonalds Archways to Opportunity: McDonald's offers a comprehensive education strategy with multiple programs that give people an opportunity to grow and learn – no matter where they are on their journey. Programs are available to McDonald’s employees and the employees of participating independent franchisees.

Home Depot Tuition Reimbursement: At Home Depot, tuition assistance is a family affair. Full-time salary employees can receive up to $5,000 a year, full-time hourly employees $3,000, and part-time hourly up to $ 1,500 per year.

UPS Tuition Reimbursement: UPS employees can claim up to $5,250, with a lifetime maximum of $25,000, and are eligible for tuition assistance on the first day that they're hired.

Publix Tuition Reimbursement: Publix offers tuition assistance to employees that take courses that contribute to their job performance, enroll in occupational or technical programs, or acquire undergraduate degrees in select majors. Employees can claim up to $4,000 per year and a lifetime maximum of $16,000. For other courses, programs and majors outside of what Publix has specified, employees can receive up to $2,200 per year and a lifetime maximum of $4,400.

Lowes Tuition Reimbursement: Full-time employees at Lowes are eligible for up to $2,500 per year to assist with tuition, fees, and books. Tuition assistance can be applied to Associate, Bachelor's, Masters, and Doctorate degrees.

Apple Tuition Reimbursement: At Apple, full-time employees can receive up to $5,250 per year toward college costs. Employees can also take advantage of free courses at Apple University to enhance financial, software, and business skills.

Wells Fargo Tuition Reimbursement: Wells Fargo employees will be awarded up to $5,000 per year toward education expenses. They also provide scholarships for dependent children of employees that range from $1,000 to $3,000.

Whether you're a high school, college, or graduate student, think strategically about your job search. There are a plethora of employers who can help you pay for college. It may be worthwhile to explore those opportunities but ask questions about their tuition reimbursement programs to be sure it aligns with your higher education plans. At the same time, if you're applying for a specific job that doesn't highlight tuition assistance, just ask at your job interview! Your potential employer may offer tuition reimbursement that is not advertised, or it may be a benefit that they're willing to try in order to get new employees.

This is a tuition reduction program that makes attending out-of-state colleges more affordable for non-resident students.  By enrolling in a MSEP program at a participating institution, you will receive a reduced tuition rate.  Over 140 colleges in Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota and Wisconsin participate.  Actual savings will vary from school to school.  Participating students will typically realize savings between $500 and $3,000 annually.  Search for participating schools and programs and learn more at http://msep.mhec.org

There are opportunities for out-of-state tuition reduction programs for students who are seeking to attend college outside of Missouri. Check to see if the schools you are applying to offer such programs (i.e. border state tuition).