Companies that pay full (or nearly full) tuition:
Amazon – Their Career Choice program covers tuition for select degrees and certificates at partnered colleges.
Walmart – Pays 100% of tuition and books for employees through their Live Better U program (partner universities).
Target – Covers tuition for undergrad degrees at partner schools.
Starbucks – Offers free tuition for a bachelor’s degree through Arizona State University’s online program.
UPS – Has tuition assistance of up to $5,250 per year at many locations.
Chipotle – Offers up to 100% tuition coverage for select programs and partners (plus up to $5,250 annually in other reimbursement).
McDonald’s – The Archways to Opportunity program gives up to $3,000 per year for employees pursuing a degree.
Disney – The Disney Aspire program pays 100% tuition upfront for certain schools and degrees.
FedEx – Provides tuition reimbursement, often around $5,250 annually.
Home Depot & Lowe’s – Both offer tuition assistance for employees (typically partial reimbursement, around $5,000/year).
Other industries that often help with college:
Healthcare systems (like Kaiser, Mayo Clinic, HCA, etc.) – Many pay for nursing or medical-related degrees.
Banks (like Bank of America, Wells Fargo, JPMorgan Chase) – Offer tuition reimbursement programs.
Tech (Google, Apple, Microsoft, Intel) – Usually provide tuition reimbursement for employees in related fields.
👉 Key tip: Some cover only specific schools or programs (like Starbucks with ASU), while others give you a set yearly amount you can use at any accredited college.
Chick-Fil-a
100% tuition covered
Fully accredited, private, nonprofit university
Undergraduate and graduate programs and certificates offered online
$250/year toward your school books
$10 bonus for every “A” achieved in your classes
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Starbucks
You can earn your first-time bachelor’s degree at your own pace, online, from Arizona State University.
100% upfront tuition coverage towards a bachelor’s degree at your pace, no strings attached
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Target
Pursue your bachelor’s to accelerate your career.
100% tuition coverage for select associate and bachelor's degrees*
Up to $5,250/year for other undergrad programs in the Guild catalog
Required books and fees are 100% covered or reimbursable for programs in the Guild network up to the program funding cap
1:1 support from Guild Specialists who help with program selection, application submission, and answering all questions
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