Enhanced tuition benefit
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UR Career Pathways supports eligible employees with upfront tuition costs if required as a qualification for a designated high-demand position. When a position requires an academic degree or other formal education, the University supports associated tuition fees with direct payments to the educational institution—even when the desired position is not related to the employee’s current job.
| Current University Total Rewards Tuition Benefit | UR Career Pathways Tuition Benefit |
| Tuition reimbursement | Advance tuition payment. Books, scrubs and fees also covered1. |
| Courses and training must be related to current position | Courses and trainings can be related to any education or training relevant to URCP high-demand roles. |
| No formal time designated to studying | Up to eight hours of paid release time per week2. |
| Reimbursement favors University course and trainings | Covers tuition costs at partnering community colleges and internal/external training programs. |
| Self-led career navigation | Certified Career Coaches provide individualized career navigation, highlighting high-demand positions and associated career pathways. Connection with recruiters and hiring managers at the end of training. |
- Enhanced tuition
For positions that require a formal degree or certification from an external education partner:
- Tuition costs will be covered at 100% with no out-of-pocket expense for participants in an approved program.
- Tuition fees will be paid directly to the partnering educational institution on your behalf.
- URCP also covers required books and scrubs required for the educational program.
- Release time
Participants who are enrolled in a formal degree program or participating in internal training to prepare them for a high-demand position will be eligible to receive up to eight hours per week of paid release time, based on full-time equivalency (FTE) level. Participants must arrange paid release time with their supervisor.