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Friday, March 12th, 2010
College tuition is one of those items that always seems to be increasing.
Why?
Check out this article for details.
There are some ways you can help pay for college, though. One is by asking your employer to help you!
Have you had any luck getting tuition reimbursement from your employer? Share your story in the comments section below!
Friday, October 16th, 2009
Check out these colleges with tuition of $30,000 a year…or more.
Yeah, yeah, I know that many students won’t pay the full sticker price, and there are grants and scholarships available that can cover a good deal.
But still.
Can you imagine if you were one of the students—or parents—paying $120,000 for a degree, not including room, board and incidentals?
Monday, September 28th, 2009
“Regardless of the economy, additional training can lead to important win-win results for both you and your company. Even if your education funding proposal is rejected, your employer will still take note of your interest in advancing yourself, and that can pay off down the line, if not right away,” says Katy Piotrowski, author of The Career Coward’s Guide to Career Advancement.
To considerately and effectively approach employers about their financial support for your continued education, Piotrowski recommends the following strategies:
The Career Coward’s Guide to Career Advancement is available at all major bookstores and from the publisher (www.jist.com or (800) 648-JIST).
Monday, August 17th, 2009
For some workers, asking the boss for a measly day off is a nauseating experience. But asking for thousands of dollars in tuition reimbursement? The intimidation is enough to keep some would-be students out of the classroom.
Crying, threatening to quit or demanding a specific sum won’t work, says Tim Ursiny, Ph.D., author of The Coward’s Guide to Conflict. But preparing a smart proposal and listening to a boss’s response can mean money. “Bosses are human, too. They don’t like negotiation any more than you do,” he says.
Set your goal and know exactly how much money you want before you set up a meeting. Be optimistic but reasonable.
“Envision it going well,” says Ursiny. “People react more to our energy than our words.”
If cash reimbursement isn’t an option for your employer, be creative in your request. Would your employer be willing to increase your health benefits while you’re both working and attending school? Or perhaps offer a discount for your children through the company day care?
You don’t have to talk dollar figures in your first conversation. “The person that throws out the amount first loses,” he says. Let your boss make the first offer.
Even when companies have set reimbursement policies, asking is still a must.
Make sure the classes you intend to take will be covered under the policy. For example, Spanish classes at a community college might count, but piano lessons or going for a real estate license might not.
Plan on completing an application for reimbursement, and earning a minimum grade before getting the check.
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