What Educational Benefits Does USPS Offer?

There are many companies that offer tuition reimbursement in the U.S. If you work for the United States Postal Service (USPS), you may be wondering if it offers any educational benefits you could take advantage of.

Keep reading as we explore any available USPS tuition assistance programs and other benefits that can help you pay for school. We'll discuss the steps and eligibility for these programs and answer several questions you may have.

Does USPS Offer Tuition Reimbursement?

Tuition reimbursement is when a company pays its employees a certain amount of money to cover college expenses. These funds are usually offered to pay back a portion of the employee's tuition costs.

Technically speaking, there is no official USPS tuition reimbursement program. While the USPS offers career development and training opportunities, tuition reimbursement is not listed as part of the company's benefits package.

That said, the Postal Service does offer tuition discounts to make various higher education programs more affordable. These discounts are made possible by partnerships the USPS has with various programs.

Discount amounts vary but allow employees (and, in some cases, family members) to receive at least 10% off college tuition costs. Discounts are available for both undergraduate and graduate programs at select partner schools.

USPS Tuition Reimbursement Requirements and Eligibility

Very little information is available about the eligibility requirements for USPS employees to receive tuition discounts. Requirements may vary by school, but it appears that all employees of the USPS, including both full-time and part-time workers, are eligible for most discounts.

USPS employees can learn more about tuition discounts, including eligibility information, by emailing the Health and Wellness team. They may also learn more by contacting the school of their choice.

Tuition discounts for USPS employees are available at more than 25 schools that offer flexible learning opportunities for busy adults. Employees can view a current list of these partner schools by visiting LiteBlue and navigating to ''Employee Deals'' followed by ''Self-Development.''

Click on the link to any of the schools that interest you. This link will take you to an online form you can fill out to receive more information. Someone from the school you select will contact you after you submit the form.

This is a great way to receive specific information about the USPS discount available at each partner school.

Steps To Receive Tuition Assistance for USPS Employees

If you're ready to start pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree at a school partnered with the USPS, you'll need to complete a few steps. Follow these instructions:

• View a list of partner schools on LiteBlue and contact any schools of interest for more information.
• Choose a school and complete the application process.
• Once you have been accepted into the school of your choice, complete the enrollment process.
• In most cases, tuition discounts will be applied automatically, helping you save at least 10% on your tuition costs.

USPS Scholarship Programs

In addition to its tuition discount programs, non-bargaining USPS employees can receive additional funding for college or career training thanks to the Centralized Funding for Development Scholarship.

This USPS scholarship program provides funding toward college courses or degree programs, professional certification courses, or other types of training programs. Applications are accepted throughout the month of January each year.

Employees interested in learning more about this scholarship opportunity are encouraged to visit the Centralized Funding for Development page on the MyHR website. Those who have further questions are encouraged to email the scholarship management team.

FAQs About Tuition Assistance for USPS Employees

If you still have questions about the educational benefits available through the USPS, you're not alone. Keep reading for answers to some frequently asked questions you may be wondering about.

Does USPS Give Tuition Reimbursement?

As noted above, the USPS does not offer a tuition reimbursement program. That said, there are other educational benefits you can get if you work for the Postal Service. Tuition discounts are available for USPS employees at more than 25 schools throughout the country, many of which offer flexible online learning opportunities. In addition, the Postal Service's Centralized Funding for Development Scholarship can help employees pay for some of their college expenses, helping them save on out-of-pocket costs.

Who Is Eligible for UPS Tuition Reimbursement?

Though tuition reimbursement isn't available at USPS, tuition discounts are available to both full-time and part-time employees. It is unclear exactly what the eligibility requirements are, though it's possible they vary from school to school. Interested employees are encouraged to learn more by contacting their schools of interest or emailing the Health and Wellness team.

What Benefits Are Available for US Postal Service Employees?

The Postal Service offers a competitive benefits package for its employees. These benefits are available for both full-time and part-time workers and include:

• health, dental, vision, long-term care, and life insurance
• flexible spending accounts and thrift savings plans
• retirement benefits
• generous paid vacation and sick leave
• paid holidays

Explore Online Degree Programs

If you're ready to take advantage of the USPS's tuition discounts for career employees, explore the schools featured here on Learn.org. Reach out to any of the USPS's partner schools to find out more about their programs and to choose the best one for you.