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We’ll walk you step by step through the eligibility, financial aid support, and application steps required to successfully join CIAT.
Our Career Services Team focuses on both your professional and personal development to help prepare you for your ideal career.
At CIAT, you are more than just a number. Commitment to student success is what drives us, from the first day of class all the way through program completion and job placement.
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* Employer Tuition Assistance is available at both institutions.
Many organizations offer tuition assistance to their employees as a way to promote professional development. Students may qualify for tuition assistance depending on their employer and what the employer offers. The first place to look for this information is through your HR department and/or manager. You might also check your employee handbook. Ask what resources if any are available.
Contact your HR or login to your company portal to receive details around your tuition assistance benefit. Take a screenshot of your benefits and the amount, and send to your CIAT financial aid advisor. Each employer operates differently. It is the student's responsibility to understand your unique employer policies.
Applying is easy, and submitting an online application is free! The application process can take 15-20 minutes to complete. Your admissions advisor will walk you through every step of the way, including choosing your program and making sure you have everything you need to be prepared as a student. Simply follow these steps.
CIAT partners with with some of the top leading benefits organizations to provide continuing education opportunities to employees. Through partnerships with corporate benefit groups like Edcor and Insperity, we help employees maximize their educational benefits.
How can my employer help me save on tuition at CIAT?
Many organizations offer tuition assistance to their employees as a way to promote professional development. Contact your HR or login to your company portal to receive details around your tuition assistance benefit. Take a screenshot of your benefits and the amount, and send to your CIAT financial aid advisor. Each employer operates differently. It is the student's responsibility to understand your unique employer policies.
What kind of support does CIAT offer students with employer tuition benefits?
In addition to the tuition discount, CIAT provides specialized support to help students maximize their employer tuition assistance. This includes personalized financial aid guidance, flexible scheduling options, and complimentary industry certification exam vouchers.
How do I find out if my employer offers tuition benefits?
Check out CIAT's list of employers that offer incredible tuition benefits that can be used at CIAT. The best place to start is by checking with your company's HR department or consulting your employee handbook. They should be able to provide details on any tuition assistance programs, eligibility requirements, and the application process.
How can I partner with CIAT to provide tuition benefits as an employer?
CIAT's Employer Partnership program allows organizations to create customized tuition discount packages, from 10-50% off, to help upskill and retain their workforce. We'll work with you to align your partnership initiatives with your business goals.
What are the benefits of CIAT's employer partnerships?
In addition to the tuition discounts, employer partners also gain access to a pipeline of emerging technical talent, customized employee outreach assets, and dedicated student support services. We're committed to helping you achieve your workforce development objectives.
How much can students save with employer tuition benefits?
Each employer operates differently. It is the student's responsibility to understand your unique employer policies. Employer tuition assistance can also be combined with other financial aid options like federal grants and loans to significantly impact overall affordability.
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