Top 5 Companies Partnered With SNHU for Tuition Savings

Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) works with hundreds of employers nationwide to make tuition more affordable for their employees. Some of these partnerships come through well-known national companies, while others run through third-party networks that extend similar savings to smaller organizations. 

Employer partnerships are just one of the many ways SNHU offers tuition discounts. Here's a look at five of the biggest companies partnered with SNHU, the networks that connect even more employers to these discounts, and how to check if your own employer qualifies. 

Does SNHU Partner With Companies for Tuition Discounts?

SNHU has built partnerships with employers across nearly every industry, from major national retailers to federal agencies to local school districts. These partnerships generally work in one of two ways. Some employers offer a direct percentage off SNHU's already low tuition rate, typically in the 10–15% range. Others go further, covering the full cost of tuition for a set number of classes each year, with employees receiving an additional discount if they choose to take more.

The specific benefit available to you depends entirely on your employer's agreement with SNHU, so it's worth confirming the details directly rather than assuming a standard rate applies. Some of the more well-known company partnerships are covered below, along with the third-party networks that extend similar savings to employees at companies not individually listed.

Top 5 Companies Partnered With SNHU

Each of these companies has a distinct partnership with SNHU, offering employees a meaningful way to reduce the cost of a degree. Here's what's available at each.

Amazon

Through Amazon's Career Choice program, eligible full-time employees can have up to six undergraduate classes per year fully covered by Amazon, while part-time employees receive coverage for up to three classes. Employees who take more than their covered amount still receive a 15% discount on additional courses. Even Amazon employees who aren't using Career Choice can access a standalone 15% tuition discount, and the discount extends to spouses, children, and other immediate family members as well.

Walmart

Walmart's Live Better U program covers the full cost of tuition, fees, and required books for eligible Walmart and Sam's Club associates pursuing select degrees at SNHU, including a bachelor's in business administration and a bachelor's in computer science. The program is administered through Guild Education, which works directly with Walmart to manage enrollment and payment, so associates don't pay out of pocket for their coursework.

USPS

United States Postal Service employees can access a 15% tuition discount on SNHU's online degree programs, along with the same discount extended to eligible family members. This makes SNHU one of the more accessible options for USPS employees looking to earn a degree while working full time. It's also one of several federal agencies that receives a dedicated discount through SNHU's Federal Academic Alliance.

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority

Employees of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) can receive a 10% tuition discount through SNHU, with the same rate extended to immediate family members. WMATA also provides its own tuition assistance benefit of up to $4,500 annually for eligible employees, which can be used alongside the SNHU partnership discount.

Dunkin'

Dunkin' team members are eligible for up to a 15% tuition discount on SNHU's online degree and certificate programs. The partnership covers SNHU's full range of associate, bachelor's, and master's programs, giving Dunkin' employees flexibility in choosing a degree that fits their career goals.

Third-Party Partnership Networks That Extend SNHU Discounts

Not every employer partnership with SNHU comes through a direct, one-off agreement. Some run through third-party networks that connect SNHU to dozens of additional companies at once. Here's how those work.

Guild

SNHU partners directly with Guild, a workforce education platform that connects employers with a select group of accredited universities. Walmart's Live Better U program runs through Guild, and other large employers use Guild to administer similar tuition benefits for their own workforces. Since each employer configures its own approved school list within Guild's network, it's worth confirming with your employer's benefits team whether SNHU specifically is included in your available options.

Bright Horizons EdAssist Solutions

Through its partnership with Bright Horizons EdAssist Solutions, SNHU offers free tuition for up to six undergraduate or three graduate classes per year to eligible employees at partner companies, with additional discounts available for classes beyond that. Family members also receive a discount through this same network. EdAssist works with a wide range of employers, so if your company offers education benefits through this platform, SNHU may already be one of your approved options.

How to Check If Your Employer Partners With SNHU

Finding out whether your employer partners with SNHU is usually quick, and there are a few reliable ways to check.

• Use SNHU's Find Your Employer tool: Enter your employer's name into SNHU's searchable directory to see if a partnership exists. If your employer is listed, you'll be directed to a dedicated page outlining your specific benefits.
• Check with your HR or benefits department: Not every partnership is easy to find through a search tool, especially if your employer offers the benefit through a third-party network like Guild or EdAssist rather than a direct SNHU partnership. Your HR or benefits team can confirm whether your company participates and walk you through how to access it.
• Contact SNHU admissions directly: If you're not sure where else to look, SNHU's admissions team can check on your behalf. Email admissions@snhu.edu with your employer's name in the subject line, and they'll let you know what's available.
• Ask about state or local government benefits separately: If you work for a state, city, or other local government entity, SNHU offers a separate discount for public employees that isn't always listed under individual employer names, so it's worth checking this option even if your specific agency doesn't show up in a general search.

What Programs Are Eligible for These Discounts?

Most employer partnership discounts apply broadly across SNHU's online undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs, so eligibility typically comes down to your employer relationship rather than your specific field of study. That said, exclusions do exist. As with other SNHU partnership discounts, the online MS in Business Analytics is commonly excluded from employer-based discounts, and some individual partnerships may carry additional restrictions specific to that employer's agreement.

Because eligibility can vary by partnership, it's worth confirming your specific program qualifies before you enroll, especially if you're pursuing a specialized graduate degree. It's also worth remembering that SNHU's discounts generally aren't stackable — if you qualify for more than one, SNHU will apply whichever benefits you most rather than combining them.

FAQs About SNHU Partner Companies

Here's what else prospective students often want to know about SNHU's employer partnerships.

Does My Employer Need To Be A Large Company To Partner With SNHU?

No. While this piece highlights some of SNHU's largest and most recognizable partners, SNHU works with hundreds of smaller employers, school districts, and organizations as well. Checking SNHU's employer directory or asking your HR department is the best way to find out if your specific employer participates.

Can I Use An Employer Discount If I'm Already Enrolled At SNHU?

In most cases, yes. If you become eligible for an employer discount after you've already started at SNHU, the discount typically applies to future courses rather than ones you've already completed. It's worth confirming the details with your admission counselor or Student Financial Services.

Do Employer Tuition Discounts Expire If I Change Jobs?

Generally, yes. Since these discounts are tied to your employment status with a specific partner company, leaving that employer typically means the discount no longer applies going forward. If you start a new job with a different SNHU partner, you may become eligible for a new discount instead.

Are Employer Partnership Discounts The Same As Tuition Reimbursement?

No. A partnership discount reduces your tuition rate directly, while tuition reimbursement usually means you pay for a course upfront and your employer pays you back afterward. Some employers offer both, so it's worth asking your benefits team whether you have access to more than one option.

Can Part-Time Employees Access These Discounts?

It depends on the employer. Some partnerships, like Amazon's Career Choice program, offer different benefit levels for full-time and part-time employees, while others may require full-time status to qualify. Checking your specific employer's agreement is the best way to confirm.

Find Financial Aid for Online Programs

Between major national employers, third-party networks like Guild and EdAssist, and dedicated programs for federal and state employees, there's a good chance your own employer already has a path to lower tuition at SNHU. Learn.org can help you compare these options against other schools as you figure out the most affordable way to reach your degree.