Have your employer foot the bill7 of 11A survey of benefit plans for 4,500 companies by pension fund administrator Benefits USA found 76 percent of firms offer tuition reimbursement to some employees. Approximately one in three companies offer reimbursement to workers at any level."With employee reimbursement, you have to study in your field," says Carol Stewart, author of "Looking for Scholarships." "If you're thinking about being a film producer, I would be surprised if an engineering firm paid for that." To find out if your company offers reimbursement, talk to your human resources director. Related Articles:Use 529 for college loans?Roth or 529 for college?Saving for grandchild529 plan: What to do nowRelated Links:529 plans reduce feesHow do I open a 529?Retirement cash for 529?Coverdell accounts advertisement
A survey of benefit plans for 4,500 companies by pension fund administrator Benefits USA found 76 percent of firms offer tuition reimbursement to some employees. Approximately one in three companies offer reimbursement to workers at any level.
"With employee reimbursement, you have to study in your field," says Carol Stewart, author of "Looking for Scholarships." "If you're thinking about being a film producer, I would be surprised if an engineering firm paid for that." To find out if your company offers reimbursement, talk to your human resources director.
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