County Employees Eligible for Tuition Discounts

It’s back-to-school season! And if that has you thinking about lifelong learning or career advancement, know that there are tuition discounts available to you. National University and the University of Phoenix now offer tuition rate cuts to County employees.

National University

County employees are eligible for 15 percent off tuition and a waiver of the application fee at National University.

The San Diego-based university is a non-profit with five schools and one college: School of Business and Management, School of Education, School of Engineering, Technology and Media, School of Health and Human Services, School of Professional Studies and the College of Letters and Sciences.

National University offers classes online and at 45 locations, including in Carlsbad, La Mesa, Rancho Bernardo and Chula Vista. Enrollment is year-round. The school has more than 100 undergraduate and graduate degrees and 23 teacher credential programs.

University of Phoenix

County employees are eligible for a 10 percent tuition reduction when enrolling in any degree program, certificate program or individual course at the University of Phoenix. Prospective students can call (866) 354-1800 or visit phoenix.edu/countyofsd to learn more.

Existing students can also take advantage of the discount by logging into eCampus, selecting the Account tab and clicking on the Employer/Tribal Benefits Program link.

University of Phoenix offers more than 100 degree programs, associate’s, bachelor’s and post-graduate programs. Courses are offered online or at classroom locations, including in downtown San Diego, Kearny Mesa, Chula Vista and San Marcos.

Also remember that you may be eligible for the County’s tuition reimbursement program  for courses at accredited colleges and universities.