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How to Get AT&T Tuition Reimbursement
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Both part-time and full-time AT&T employees are eligible for AT&T tuition reimbursement. The company offers the program for employees seeking a degree that is beneficial for the employee and the company. In this guide, let’s break down how to become eligible for AT&T tuition reimbursement!
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Amount of tuition assistance available
AT&T will reimburse employees for approved courses and degree opportunities. Full-time employees will be eligible to receive up to $5,250 per year as long as they have worked a minimum of 6 months with the company. Part-time employees who work 20 hours or more will be eligible to receive up to $3,937.50 per year. Part-time employees who work less than 20 hours will be eligible to receive $2,625 per year.
Step-by-step guide to get tuition reimbursement at AT&T
1. Find a job at a nearby AT&T
Visit AT&T’s career website in order to view open positions. If you input a location it will provide you with open positions near that area.
Positions open at AT&T can vary from human resources, marketing and much more. All of these positions whether part-time or full-time are eligible for tuition reimbursement. You just need to be an employee at AT&T for a minimum of 6 months of Net Credit Service (NCS).
Even if there are no positions open in your location range, there is no need to worry! You can sign up for job alerts or go in person to a nearby AT&T location to speak with a manager regarding your interest. Doing both will keep you ahead of the competition and ensure you will be the first to know about job openings in your area!
Also see: 10 tips for finding your ideal job
2. Choose an eligible degree program
AT&T wants their employees to have access to affordable education. The nice thing about AT&T is that they want their employees to gain degrees in an area that would benefit and further their careers.
Therefore, specific undergraduate and graduate degree programs are eligible for tuition reimbursement for employees in specific jobs within AT&T.
Employees in AT&T’s business units can choose from the following undergraduate degrees:
- Accounting
- Art (not history)
- Business Administration
- Computer Science/Information Systems
- Digital Communications/Mass Media/Multimedia
- Economics
- Electronics/Electronics Technology
- Engineering – Computer/Electrical/Network/Systems Engineering only
- Finance
- Foreign Language
- Human Resources
- Journalism
- Management
- Marketing
- Mathematics
- Organizational Development/Organizational Management
- Political Science/Government
- Science
- Systems Management/Management Information Systems
- Telecommunications
Employees in AT&T’s business units can choose from the following master’s degrees:
- Computer Science/Information Systems
- Digital Communication/Mass Media/Multimedia
- Electronics/Electronics Technology
- Engineering – Computer/Electrical/Network/Systems Engineering only
- Mathematics
- Science
- Systems Management/Management Information Systems
- Telecommunications
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3. Choose an eligible university or college
In order to be considered for tuition reimbursement you must complete courses at one of the following:
- A college, university, business school, technical school or secondary school that meets the U.S. Department of Education’s requirements for an eligible program and has been assigned a program code on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
- An institution accredited by the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC)
- Course provider of approved Nanodegree programs
The approved nanodegree programs are for AT&T Southwest Represented Employees only and include the following programs provided by Udacity
- Android Basics
- Android Developer
- Artificial Intelligence Engineer
- Become an IOS Developer
- Business Analyst
- Data Analyst
- Front-End Web Developer
- Full Stack Web Developer
- Introduction to Programming
- Machine Learning Engineer
- Virtual Reality Developer
Therefore, you can choose any of the above options to complete your education and still receive tuition assistance from AT&T. The company recommends, but does not require that you choose an online program in order to still be able to successfully work at AT&T and manage your new educational workload.
There are a lot of schools with established and accredited online programs that are perfect for employees!
Related: How to choose the best online college
4. Begin your educational journey!
Starting a new educational journey could be a bit scary but you are in good hands being an AT&T employee! Do not hesitate to reach out to your bosses, co-workers, or professors for help along the way. Best of luck in your academic journey!
Also see: 10 tips for taking online classes
Next steps for students
If it is your first time seeking a degree or if you are returning to school – AT&T will help you pay for the continuation of your education! However, if there is no AT&T store nearby or other factors are preventing you from becoming employed at AT&T– do not fret! There are a ton of companies out there that offer tuition reimbursement. Be sure to read our other guides to find out more information regarding these alternative companies.
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Alternatives to AT&T tuition reimbursement
AT&T’s tuition reimbursement is an amazing benefit to working there but it is important to remember that they are not the only company that offers tuition help and affordable education. Companies such as Amazon, Chipotle, Target, Starbucks, and more also offer affordable education for employees! Be sure to check out our other guides to learn how you can be eligible for these tuition benefits!
Frequently asked questions about AT&T’s tuition reimbursement
Who qualifies for AT&T tuition reimbursement?
Will AT&T pay for my textbooks and other course materials as well or just tuition?
