The International’s Education and Staff Development Department is encouraging members to take advantage of the UFCW Discount College Program.
Do you have a family member who is considering going back to school?
Have you thought about getting a degree?
Do you have prior college credits?
The UFCW Discount College Program was designed to provide our members and their families with an affordable and flexible path to their higher education goals and includes a broad selection of participating colleges, as well as degree programs spanning from certificates and associate degrees to bachelor’s and master’s degrees. All classes are online and members and their families can attend part- or full-time.
The UFCW’s partners are:
• EBS Union College Benefit and
• EDVANCE
They help facilitate the process.
“As I’ve met with the educational partners, I’ve been excited to learn about the steep discounts each partner offers UFCW members and their families,” said Education and Staff Development Department Director Jenny Reed. “With 30 to 50 percent savings at participating colleges, school administrators work directly with our members and their families to apply for additional federal financial assistance, which could cover their remaining tuition costs. Our partners will also help narrow down what school is the best fit, evaluate any existing transcripts to determine if earned credits can be applied to a degree, and offer other support services.”
You can learn more about the UFCW Discount College Program here. Any questions about the program should be directed to the Education and Staff Development Department at educationdept@ufcw.org.