How to Negotiate for Tuition Assistance with Your Employer
How to Negotiate for Tuition Assistance with Your Employer
Many companies offer tuition assistance to employees who are pursuing an online education. Negotiating with your boss for tuition assistance can be tricky, but GetEducated.com shared some helpful advice.
1. Lobby For Tuition Assistance. Consider how your degree will benefit your employer. Be sure to mention that your degree will help the company, not just yourself.
2. Think Like Your Employer. Make it clear that a new degree does not mean you want to leave your current job. Also, the flexibility of online classes means that your performance will not take a hit.
3. Be Honest About Your Needs. While you should make it clear that your degree will benefit the company, do not say that earning your degree is not important for you.
4. Align Your Expectations With Your Employer. Let your boss know, realistically, any changes that might happen because you are taking online classes. Also, be sure to ask about studying on the job.
5. Keep the Conversation Open. Do not stop talking to your boss about your online degree program after they approve of it. Keep them in the loop and let them know if any of their initial expectations have changed.