Employer-Enhanced Tuition Assistance

Employer partners recognize that paying for college and waiting for reimbursement can be a huge hurdle for their associates. Companies that are willing to invest in books, tuition and fees before the bill is due are uniquely positioned to partner with Ozarks Tech to assist their employees in pursuing their education with minimal up-front costs.

Ozarks Tech works with companies wishing to provide financial assistance to their employees.  Ozarks Tech assists students with the college application, registration, coordinates with the employer to maximize available financial aid opportunities, and provides periodic checks on academic progress and attendance so you know that your investment is doing well.

A variety of course offerings from face to face to online ensures that employees can maintain their work schedule while attending classes.

Cohorts of Ozarks Tech courses can be created for your employees to address the unique needs of employee/students.

• Financial barriers are removed for people wishing to further their education by using company tuition programs and traditional financial aid processes so employees do not worry about fronting the costs of courses.
• By maximizing available financial aid, companies can financially support more employees with degree completion at a lower overall cost.
• Opportunities for transfer of credits earned from Ozarks Tech to four-year institutions are a more cost-effective use of company tuition benefit dollars.
• Ozarks Tech courses can replace internal professional development training.
• Employers and community institutions can develop higher skilled employees from within which reduces turnover, fosters company loyalty and increases the community value of this program.
• Employees developed through the Employer-Sponsored Tuition Assistance program become more involved in the surrounding community and are more loyal to your organization.

On-site application assistance and academic advising are available for employee/students to accommodate busy work schedules and ensure appropriate course schedules. Ozarks Tech also provides individualized advising, financial aid and tutoring to foster employee success. Ozarks Tech can also provide all employers with the necessary marketing collaterals needed to advertise the program.