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Tuition Assistance

Learning 
while earning

Find an employer now that can help you fund your education.

More and more companies are leveraging tuition benefits as a way to attract, keep and grow employees as the marketplace continues to evolve and transform due to technology, legislative and other factors. You could find an employer now for part-time or full-time work that can help you fund your education.

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Participating Companies

Discover a range of opportunities available through the following companies that offer tuition reimbursement or assistance. Explore key links and contacts to learn how these programs can support your education and career growth.

Aurora Health Care Part of Advocate Health

Aurora Health Care

Advocate Aurora Health is a non-profit health care system with dual headquarters located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and Downers Grove, Illinois. As of 2021, the AAH system has 26 hospitals and more than 500 sites of care, with 75,000 employees, including 10,000 employed physicians.

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Bellin Health

Bellin Health System is a health care service headquartered in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Bellin Health serves northeastern Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.

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FedEx Ground

FedEx Ground, a subsidiary of the FedEx Corporation, is an American ground package delivery company headquartered in Moon Township, Pennsylvania, a suburb of Pittsburgh.

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Festival Foods

Festival Foods is a family owned grocery company operating stores throughout Wisconsin. It was founded as Skogen's IGA by Paul and Jane Skogen in 1946 in Onalaska, Wisconsin, and is still owned by the Skogen family.

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Hospital Sisters Health System

Hospital Sisters Health System, or HSHS, is a non-profit healthcare system headquartered in Springfield, Illinois. HSHS operates a network of 15 hospitals and other healthcare facilities throughout the midwestern U.S. states of Illinois, and Wisconsin.

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Imperial Supplies LLC

Imperial is committed to providing quality maintenance supplies to keep your fleet moving. Headquartered in Green Bay, WI., Imperial offers more than 60 years of maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) expertise.

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Masters Gallery Foods

Masters Gallery Foods is a leading national cheese supplier that maintains one of the largest privately held cheese inventories in the United States. Conceived in 1991 by Butch Gentine, Masters Gallery Foods has grown into a billion dollar cheese packaging and distribution company with a legacy of excellence. Serving Private Label Retail, Foodservice and Industrial channels, Masters Gallery Foods now employs over 1,000 employees, operating two state-of-the-art production facilities located in Plymouth and Oostburg, Wisconsin. The company remains family owned and believes “the right people make all the difference.”

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MilliporeSigma

Merck Millipore was the brand used by Merck Group's global life science business until 2015 when the company rebranded. It was formed when Merck acquired the Millipore Corporation in 2010. Merck is a supplier to the life science industry.

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Nsight

Parent Company of Cellcom

Nsight is a telecom company that’s most powerful asset is our people. We are dedicated to hiring only the best, the brightest and the most committed individuals.

Prevea Health


Prevea Health

Prevea Health's mission is to take care of people with passion, pride and respect. Their vision is to be the best place to give care and the best place to get care.

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Rennes Group

The Rennes Group offers quality care in state-of-the-art facilities, supported by team members who create a caring environment. They are your trusted partners in the continuum of care for senior living and are committed to the Rennes difference.

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Sargento

At Sargento, we believe in the power of food to bring people together. From the Sargento family of employees, to our customers, vendors and neighbors to us, we’re all family. What has mattered since we began in 1953, still matters today, three generations later. We built our business on our founder Leonard Gentine’s belief that we hire good people and treat them like family. 

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Van Horn Automotive Group

Van Horn Automotive Group is a collection of auto dealerships and related business units, all aimed at delivering on one promise: To Amaze Our Customers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are common questions students have when it comes to tuition assistance or reimbursement. 

Full-time employment is not always a requirement for participation in a tuition reimbursement program. However, each company may have different policies regarding the number of hours worked or tenure with the company. It's best to check with your employer for specific eligibility criteria.

Each organization has a different policy regarding when benefits can begin and will indicate any obligations if the employee leaves the organization. Be sure to contact the employer to see the requirements. 

The timeline for receiving tuition reimbursement can vary depending on the company's processes, paperwork requirements and additional criteria. It's advisable to communicate with your employer's human resources department to understand the expected timeline and any necessary steps to expedite the reimbursement process.

Each company establishes its own set of requirements and expectations for participating in the tuition reimbursement program. To gain clarity on these requirements and policies, it's recommended to reach out to the human resources department of your employer for detailed information.

The amount of tuition covered by your employer can vary depending on the company's policies. It's essential to inquire about the percentage or specific amount of tuition expenses that will be reimbursed under the program. This information will help you understand the financial benefits of participating in the tuition reimbursement program. By law, tax-free benefits under an education assistance program is limited to $5,250 per employee per year. Normally assistance provided above that level is taxable as wages. 

Policies regarding tuition reimbursement repayment vary across companies, necessitating a thorough understanding of your employer's specific procedures. Ensure you familiarize yourself with your company's policy and procedures regarding this matter before making any decisions. If you leave before the required duration, you may be obligated to repay tuition reimbursement funds received.

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If you’re not sure how this works, contact your Career Advisor for help. If you are not currently a UW-Green Bay student, send us a message or contact one of our staff members.

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