Get the Facts: What you should know about employer assistance programs
Walmart, America’s largest employer, offers 100% tuition and books for an undergraduate degree at more than 25 universities.
Walmart also pays for short-form certificate programs connected to in-demand jobs at Walmart.
Starbucks' college achievement plan teams up exclusively with Arizona State University's online program.
University of Pittsburgh economist Najeeb Shafiq says more and more American companies are offering help with tuition and even with student loans — if you've already graduated.
“Which basically means paying tuition, fees, and other educational expenses, and some EAPs include educational assistance,” he said. "Moreover, some of these can also provide financial support in paying off student loans, which falls underneath the educational assistance umbrella."
A quick search on Zip Recruiter reveals more than 600 positions in Pittsburgh that come with some sort of tuition reimbursement. A simple search on your company's website or a phone call to your Human Resources Department will help you find out what your employer offers.
The IRS says education benefits are excluded from taxable income up to $5,250 a year. If you get a benefit that goes over that price tag, you must pay taxes on that money.
Keep in mind there's a time limit on the tax-free educational benefit that provision ends at the end of 2025.