CIAT & Tuition.io | Employer Education Benefits

Your Employer Benefit. Your Degree. No Debt.

California Institute of Applied Technology (CIAT) has partnered with Tuition.io to help you put your employer education assistance benefit to work. Earn a certificate, associate degree, or bachelor's degree in tech, business, or healthcare, fully covered through your workplace benefit.

Live, virtual courses designed for working adults. No commute. No career interruption. No student loans.

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Your Tuition.io Benefit Options

Your employer chose Tuition.io to help you access education benefits. CIAT is a proud partner school, meaning you can apply that benefit directly toward a career-advancing degree.

Option 1

Debt-Free Pathway

For eligible employees with qualifying employer tuition assistance

Use your employer tuition assistance benefit through Tuition.io, CIAT covers the rest. You graduate with an in-demand degree, industry certifications, and zero student debt.

What's included:

  • Employer tuition assistance applied directly through Tuition.io

  • CIAT covers remaining tuition, equipment, and standard fees

  • Available for Bootcamp, Certificate, Associate, and Bachelor's programs

  • Unlimited certification exam attempts at no additional cost

  • At-home lab kits included

Option 2

Program Tuition Discount

For Tuition.io members who don't meet Debt-Free Pathway eligibility

You still save with an exclusive CIAT partner discount, applied automatically at enrollment.

10% off Certificate and Associate programs
15% off Bachelor's programs

Stackable Programs: Bootcamp to Bachelor's

Start small. Keep building. Never stop earning.

Every CIAT program is designed to stack onto the next, each step adds marketable skills, industry certifications, and credit toward your next level. Your Tuition.io benefit keeps working for you at every stage.

No matter where you start, every credit counts toward where you're going.

How It Works

Step 1: Log In to Tuition.io

Access your employer education benefit through your Tuition.io account to confirm your annual tuition assistance amount.

Step 2: Choose Your CIAT Program

Select a Technology, Business, or Healthcare program. A CIAT admissions advisor will help you find the right fit and confirm your benefit eligibility.

Step 3: Enroll and Get to Work

Your Tuition.io benefit is applied. CIAT covers the gap. You attend live virtual classes, complete hands-on labs, and graduate without student debt.

Why CIAT

94%

Student Satisfaction

based on student feedback and outcomes

21:1

Average Class Size

small cohorts with real instructor access

Certification Exam Attempts

no extra certification exam fees until you pass

Accreditation & Recognition

CIAT maintains institutional approvals and accreditation across its California and New Mexico institutions.

California Institution
California ACCET Accreditation
BPPE Approval
New Mexico Institution
New Mexico ACCET Accreditation
New Mexico Higher Education Department

Hear from our graduates

See what CIAT graduates have shared about their experience.

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New Mexico Institution

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GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill. CIAT is approved to offer VA benefits. *Financial aid is available for those who qualify. *Students are encouraged to take certification exams while actively enrolled in their Certificate or Degree program. Unlimited certification exam attempts expire 180 days after graduation. Select exams are not eligible for unlimited retakes - see certification exam policy for details. Certifications or courses may change to address industry trends or improve quality