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Employer Tuition Reimbursement for Online Students — News for the Week of May 19th, 2008

Online University Highlight of the Week

Founded in 1958, Florida Institute of Technology (Florida Tech) stands among the most respected and visionary research universities of the 21^st century. With innovations in the fields of business, engineering, the sciences, aviation and psychology; a world-renowned faculty and 50,000 alumni who carry on the Florida Tech tradition through remarkable accomplishments — it's no wonder Florida Tech continues to rank among America's best universities in U.S. News & World Report.

Florida Tech University Online is regionally accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Below is a list of programs delivered online by Florida Tech:

AA Business Administration
AA Liberal Arts
BA Accounting
BA Business Admin/Accounting
BA Business Admin/Computer Information Systems
BA Business Admin/Healthcare Management
BA Business Admin/Management
BA Business Admin/Marketing
BA Criminal Justice
BS Computer Information Systems
MBA/Accounting and Finance
MBA/Healthcare
MBA/Management
MBA/Marketing
MS Information Technology

Having Your Employer Contribute to Your Tuition

I would like to take some courses to help me strengthen my job skills. What should I do if my company doesn't offer tuition assistance?

Tuition assistance, or tuition reimbursement, is a benefit offered by some employers to their employees. Typically the process involves employees receiving approval for specific courses or degree programs. The employer agrees to pay, or reimburse, an employee a portion of their tuition.

Tuition assistance can be a huge help to adult learners, helping offset educational costs. Not all employers offer this kind of benefit or perk. If you are a working adult who is interested in earning a degree or taking courses to improve your job skills, you can make a strong case to your manager about why tuition assistance may be in your company's best interest.

Though the federal government has education tax deductions and credits in place to help citizens afford higher education, sometimes the cost of tuition is too great for a single family household to manage. Education is a win-win for both employer and employee. Gain useful talking points for addressing tuition assistance with your manager or employer in our article What If My Employer Doesn't Offer Tuition Assistance.

Online Student Interview: Tiffany

"…considering the fact that I held a full-time job and was working 50+ hours a week, it was sometimes difficult to place the same importance on finishing my coursework as I did on completing my work objectives."

Tiffany was still academically ambitious after earning her bachelor's degree. She wanted to get the best start possible, so she went for her MBA. "I knew I had to [get my MBA] in order to advance in the business world."

Today, this Florida native is working at a marketing firm. Her company helped her earn her degree by providing tuition assistance to its employees.

"I lucked out by working for a company that values education as much as I do and was willing to help me accomplish my educational goals."

Read about the experience of this 25-year-old go-getter whose competitive spirit keeps her learning.

Are you thinking about going back to school? Waiting to start your first class? No matter where you are in your journey, you may appreciate our Guide to Online Education. It contains helpful answers to some important questions about the (often confusing!) world of distance learning and online education.

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