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How to Get Lowes Tuition Reimbursement
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Ginny Howey
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In 2019, Lowe’s unveiled its new slogan: “Do it right for less. Start at Lowe’s.” Lowe’s stays true to this model within its organization, too. Employees have access to quality, debt-free education programs and tuition discounts to jumpstart their career progression. All employees should look into the possibility of enrolling in Lowe’s tuition reimbursement.
Investing in employees’ futures has always been a priority for Lowe’s; however, its recent partnership with Guild Education marks a large expansion of these efforts. Let’s walk through the educational opportunities available for Lowe’s employees and how to participate.
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Lowe’s x Guild Education
Through Guild, Lowe’s offers an array of completely debt-free educational programs to its employees. Lowe’s covers $2,500 per year for tuition, books, and fees.
Employees can take courses from Lowe’s-sponsored universities and learning providers, including HBCUs and HSIs. Associates can earn undergraduate certificates or degrees from these schools in topics pertinent to Lowe’s skillsets and the future job market; supply chain, logistics, data analytics, cybersecurity, and technology are examples of applicable subjects.
Additionally, Lowe’s offers debt-free tuition assistance for language courses, GED completion, and college prep classes.
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How to benefit from Lowe’s tuition assistance programs
1. Apply for a job at your local Lowe’s
View available positions by visiting Lowe’s talent portal. There are filters by job title and location that generate a list of openings. Clicking on a role brings up a description of responsibilities, qualifications, and advantages. Check out tailored job notifications and the Lowe’s career chat assistant to help make your search easy. You can apply directly from the job posting!
2. Create a Guild Education account
Once you’ve secured the job, sign up for Lowe’s Guild Education portal. All part-time and full-time associates are eligible to participate. Creating an account allows you to browse and compare different programs. You will also be connected with an education coach. This academic advisor can answer any questions you may have, from time management to financial aid. They are accessible via text, call, video chat, or email throughout your entire school career.
3. Choose a Lowe’s debt-free program or discounted alternative
Lowe’s offers over 50 debt-free programs at various education levels with all fees paid upfront; however, you are not restricted to these select options. This program is also available to all part-time and full-time employees. However, you may want to attend a particular school, study a more Humanities-oriented major, or earn a Master’s degree. The Guild platform houses over 165 additional programs from over 20 different schools to help dreams like these come true.
Lowe’s will help fund undergraduate and Master’s degrees as well as certifications outside of just its sponsored programs. You can receive up to $2,500 in tuition assistance per year for these additional studies after you work for one year as a full-time employee. If you are unsure what is the route for you, Guild has a program recommendation quiz to help identify the best plan to meet your needs.
4. Start learning!
Starting a new learning journey can be daunting. It should ease your worries knowing these programs are designed with adult learners and those working other jobs in mind. Classes are online and often self-paced. They emphasize schedule flexibility and have many avenues to receive extra learning help. You will have a great support system along the way!
Next steps
Lowe’s is an organization that values higher education and its power to uplift communities—read more about Lowe’s $9 million investment in a series of underfunded colleges and HBCUs. As a Lowe’s associate, you have access to comprehensive tuition support to pay for school and make it work with your busy schedule. We encourage you to begin your Lowe’s application today!
If you think another company may be a better fit, keep researching. Lowes is not the only company to offer tuition reimbursement; in fact, there are tons of employers that offer tuition reimbursement, such as Walmart, Home Depot, Starbucks, Chipotle, Amazon, Publix, and more. Financial help for your future is waiting!
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Frequently asked questions about tuition reimbursement at Lowes
What colleges can I attend with Lowe’s tuition assistance?
How much tuition reimbursement can I receive each year from Lowe’s?
Do I have to study a specific major with Lowe’s tuition reimbursement?