How To Get Publix Tuition Reimbursement & Scholarships 2025

Perks are designed to help entice employees, and a common benefit that corporations now offer is tuition assistance. One of the best companies that offer tuition reimbursement programs is Publix Super Markets. The company is based in the southeastern U.S. and offers a program to help students save on educational costs.

Publix tuition reimbursement allows employees to regain some of the money they spent on their college tuition. It's available to most employees and covers degree programs and other types of professional development. Keep reading to learn more about the Publix tuition reimbursement program.

How To Get Publix Tuition Assistance

Publix offers a tuition reimbursement program to both full-time and part-time employees. Through this program, employees can have some tuition costs covered for degree programs, as well as some individual courses, online programs, and technical training.

The Public tuition reimbursement program offers $4,000 per year to students in a college or university program, with a lifetime cap of $16,000. However, there are specific requirements.

Students must be enrolled in an approved major. For undergraduate programs, the following majors are approved for tuition reimbursement:

• accounting
• business administration
• business/data analytics
• business management
• communications
• computer engineering
• computer network services
• computer programming
• computer science
• cybersecurity
• economics
• electrical or mechanical engineering
• finance
• human resources
• industrial engineering
• information technology
• management information systems
• marketing/advertising
• pre-pharmacy
• public relations
• supply chain management

Reimbursement for graduate degrees is also available, although eligibility and participation requirements are more extensive. Graduate degrees require the vice president's approval ? and they must be based on an associate's current position or established career path. Currently, there are no retail positions that meet the requirements for graduate degree reimbursement.

Publix also offers tuition assistance for individual courses if they boost your ability to perform your current job. For example, second language courses would likely qualify.

Occupational and technical programs may be covered as well, but they must improve your performance, prepare you to perform a future role within your current business area, provide a required or preferred certification for your current job or established career path, or meet a business need.

These other programs of study, as well as tuition for community colleges, have an annual limit of $2,200 per year and $4,400 total.

How Do You Qualify for the Tuition Reimbursement Program?

The Publix tuition reimbursement requirements are relatively simple:

• be a full-time or part-time Publix employee
• work for the company for at least 90 days of continuous service
• work an average of 10 hours a week
• maintain a performance rating of at least meets expectations/successful in your role
• earn at least a C in your courses
• be employed by Publix when the reimbursement check is issued

Publix associates must get approval from their manager. In addition to meeting the eligibility requirements, employees need to make sure their course of study is approved, as we mentioned above.

For more information about the eligibility criteria, speak with your department manager or email Tuition.Reimbursement@publix.com.

How To Apply for Publix Tuition Assistance

To apply for the Publix educational benefits, follow the steps below:

• 1. Verify your eligibility: If you're a team member who has worked with the company for at least 90 days, with an average of 10 or more hours a week, you likely qualify, but it's smart to check your eligibility status.
• 2. Seek management approval: All tuition assistance is subject to management approval, so check that your manager will approve your tuition reimbursement. They may require you to select a program first.
• 3. Apply to and enroll in your chosen program: Complete the application process. If you're accepted, complete university enrollment and register for courses.
• 4. Submit your application to the tuition reimbursement program: You must fill out and submit an application form for acceptance into the tuition reimbursement program. Applications are available at Publix.org. You should hear back within six weeks.
• 5. Work out your payment options: While you wait for your application to be processed, consider how else you're going to cover the cost of your tuition, like financial aid and student loans. This provides options if you can't pay the tuition costs out of pocket or if your reimbursement doesn't cover the full program.
• 6. Request reimbursement: If you've been accepted into the tuition reimbursement program, you can submit a request for reimbursement once your course or term ends. You must complete the undergraduate reimbursement request form, available at Publix.org, and submit it with proof of your grades and a detailed receipt.

FAQs About Publix Education Benefits

College can be expensive, and figuring out financial assistance can feel overwhelming. We've highlighted some frequently asked questions below to help you navigate your tuition options.

Are There Any Publix College Scholarships?

Publix sponsors the George W. Jenkins Scholarship. This scholarship is awarded to academically talented students who have overcome significant hardships in their lives. Students must be attending the following institutions:

• Emory University
• Florida Southern College
• University of Miami
• University of South Florida

This scholarship program is open to high school graduates who are residents of Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Alabama, Tennessee, or Virginia. It is unclear if employees or their families are allowed to apply for this scholarship.

How Much Does Publix Offer in Tuition Reimbursement?

Publix will reimburse up to $4,000 per year ($16,000 total) for undergraduate programs at accredited four-year colleges and universities. For programs at community colleges and other two-year colleges, the limit is $2,200 per year, or $4,400 total.

Students who begin their education at a community college and then transfer to a four-year institution to complete their bachelor's degree will have the total reimbursement for their community college taken from the total for a bachelor's degree, and they can use the remaining funds.

The limit for courses and other professional development options is also $2,200 per year or $4,400 total.

Does Publix Pay for College In-Full?

Publix does not inherently pay for college in full. As mentioned above, there are limits. However, if your tuition is low enough, either by choosing a low-cost college or through financial aid, the program may end up paying for your college in full.

Will Publix Offer Tuition Reimbursement for a GED?

Publix doesn't specifically mention whether or not they reimburse costs for a GED ? it's possible that GED prep courses may be approved. You can email Tuition.Reimbursement@publix.com to find out more.

Will Publix Pay for Graduate School?

Publix is willing to pay for graduate students in certain situations. However, the company does not currently offer roles to team members that would qualify for a graduate degree.

Will Publix Pay for an MBA?

As mentioned, reimbursement for graduate programs, including a Master of Business Administration (MBA), is available under certain circumstances. However, the company has said they are not currently offering graduate degrees to store associates.

Earn Your College Degree

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