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How to Get Best Buy Tuition Reimbursement
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Cece Gilmore
Cece Gilmore is a Content Writer at Scholarships360. Cece earned her undergraduate degree in Journalism and Mass Communications from Arizona State University. While at ASU, she was the education editor as well as a published staff reporter at Downtown Devil. Cece was also the co-host of her own radio show on Blaze Radio ASU.
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Maria Geiger is Director of Scholarship Services at Scholarships360. She is a former online educational technology instructor and adjunct writing instructor. In addition to education reform, Maria’s interests include viewpoint diversity, blended/flipped learning, digital communication, and integrating media/web tools into the curriculum to better facilitate student engagement. Maria earned both a B.A. and an M.A. in English Literature from Monmouth University, an M. Ed. in Education from Monmouth University, and a Virtual Online Teaching Certificate (VOLT) from the University of Pennsylvania.
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Best Buy is not only a great store for buying materials to help your education, but also a company that offers its employees affordable education! Best Buy tuition reimbursement is one of the many perks of working at Best Buy. Read more in this guide on how to become an eligible Best Buy employee to receive Best Buy tuition reimbursement!
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Amount of Best Buy tuition assistance available
Every eligible Best Buy employee can receive a 10% discount on tuition for certificate, undergraduate and graduate degree programs through ASU online.
In addition, Best Buy’s tuition reimbursement will reimburse full-time employees for approved expenses incurred while receiving an education. Full-time employees can receive up to $3,500 for undergraduate-level course work. Full-time employees can also receive up to $5,250 for graduate-level coursework. Keep reading to learn how to receive reimbursement for your college tuition!
Step-by-step guide to get tuition reimbursement at Best Buy
1. Find a job at a nearby Best Buy
The first step to obtaining Best Buy’s tuition reimbursement, which seems a little obvious, is to get a job at Best Buy! Visit Best Buy’s career website to search for open positions at a nearby location.
Best Buy offers a lot of positions including sales associate, customer service representative and much more. Be sure to choose a position that most excites you! Some of Best Buy’s requirements for tuition reimbursement includes selecting a degree that relates to your position at Best Buy. Therefore, be wise and smart about choosing a position!
2. Obtain Best Buy tuition reimbursement eligibility
Once you get hired, you’ll have to meet a few requirements before gaining tuition reimbursement eligibility. To be eligible you must be a full-time Best Buy employee. You also must work at least 32 hours per week and have completed at least 6 months of continuous work at Best Buy before you can take advantage of the program.
3. Complete and submit your Tuition Assistance Application
To be considered for Best Buy’s tuition reimbursement, you will have to submit a Tuition Assistance Application. You can get to this application online by visiting the Best Buy Employee Resources website.
The first time you visit this site, you will be asked to create an account using your Best Buy employee ID. It is recommended that you submit this application before you enroll in any courses.
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Best Buy wants to ensure that its employees are receiving an education that best fits their needs! ASU online is offered to Best Buy employees for a 10% tuition discount. If you are interested in the ASU online program you should comply with the following steps:
- Apply to ASU online and complete a FAFSA application to see if you qualify for financial aid
- Download your letter of eligibility from the Best Buy Corporate Eligibility Confirmation website and use your ASU ID to login. Once your letter is complete, have your manager sign it.
- Register for courses
- Your scholarship will be awarded to your base tuition found in the Finances section of My ASU. You may also qualify for a reimbursement to cover the cost of tuition and certain fees for approved courses, so speak to your HR Benefits manager for more information.
Also see: Online vs in-person college: which is right for you?
In addition to ASU online, Best Buy offers a wide range of courses at different education levels that are available for tuition reimbursement. These include:
- High School level courses
- College Level Examination Program (CLEP)
- Undergraduate Level (Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree)
- Graduate Level (Masters of Business Administration or MBAs must be job-related to qualify)
- Other courses of study leading to advanced degrees such as law and PhD (must be related to your job in order to qualify)
- Individual courses (must be related to your job and taken at an accredited college to qualify)
Therefore, choose the best option for you! Once you have selected your level of education you want to take courses in, begin doing research on educational institutions that will best fit your needs.
It is typically recommended that full-time employees look into fully-online and accredited universities in order to receive a degree. This will allow for flexibility in your schedule to help you flawlessly complete your education while remaining a full-time employee at Best Buy.
Be sure to double check with your bosses that the educational institution or course-work you are selecting are eligible for Best Buy’s tuition reimbursement!
Related: How to choose the best online college
5. Take your classes and get that education!
Congratulations! It is now time to receive more education and knowledge as a Best Buy employee! Be sure to reach out to your bosses, co-workers, and professors along the way if you have any questions during your educational journey.
6. After you complete a course, submit paperwork in order to be fully reimbursed
After you complete your courses, log back on to your Tuition Assistance website and submit the Process Request form. Once you submit the request form you will need to submit the following within 90 days of completing the course.
- Evidence of a satisfactory grade along with the course name and number (Undergraduate must be a C- or better and Graduate must be a B- or better)
- Itemized receipts for tuition, textbooks, and registration fees (This includes lab and computer fees)
- For CLEP reimbursement, you will need to provide proof of passing
Once you have completed all of the reimbursement paperwork, your reimbursement will be mailed to you!
Alternatives to Best Buy tuition reimbursement
If working at Best Buy is not something you want to do, but you still want a way to receive an affordable education – do not worry! A large number of companies offer different ways to gain an affordable education. Every company that participates in giving their employees access to cheaper education approaches it in different ways. Therefore, be sure to do your research to find the best situation for you!
Companies such as Amazon, Chipotle, Target, Starbucks, and plenty more offer affordable education for their employees!
So, if Best Buy doesn’t seem like a match, be sure to check out our other guides on how to receive discounted tuition by working at certain companies!
Key Takeaways
Frequently asked questions about Best Buy’s tuition reimbursement
Who is eligible for Best Buy’s Tuition Assistance Program?
- You are a full-time current Best Buy employee
- Your current schedule has you working at least 32 hours per week
- You have completed 6 months of work at Best Buy
Read more in the company benefits package to make sure you are eligible for Best Buy’s tuition reimbursement.
How much money will Best Buy employees receive for their tuition reimbursement?
What type of classes are eligible for Best Buy’s tuition reimbursement?
If I receive any scholarships will I be able to use them AND my Best Buy tuition reimbursement?
For example, let’s say your total tuition cost is $4,000 and you receive a scholarship for $2,000. The scholarship then makes your tuition cost $2,000. So, Best Buy’s tuition reimbursement will only reimburse you for the $2,000 even if that is less than your approved amount on your application.
What expenses will Best Buy not reimburse me for?
- Course materials other than required textbooks
- Study guides and optional study programs
- Application fees for installment loans or deferred payment fees
- GMATs and other entrance exams
- A second degree at the same level (even if Best Buy did not reimburse you for your first degree)
- Seminar and review courses
- Membership fees