Posts by Writers of UoPeople

If you’re considering the Army, or you’re already serving, one of the biggest questions you probably have is whether it can actually help you pay for college. The short answer is yes, and in many cases, the Army offers some of the most comprehensive education benefits available. Whether you’re on active duty, in the Reserve…

If you’re working at McDonald’s or thinking about it, you’ve probably wondered whether the job can actually help you pay for college. The short answer is yes, but it depends on where you work, how long you’ve been there, and how you use the benefits available to you. McDonald’s runs an education initiative called Archways…

If you’re working at UPS or thinking about it, you might be wondering whether the job can actually help you pay for college. The short answer is yes. UPS offers education benefits through its Earn and Learn program, which is designed to support both part-time and full-time employees as they work toward a degree or…

Best Buy can help pay for college, but it does it through two separate education benefit programs, and the rules depend on whether you’re part-time or full-time (and how long you’ve been employed). The big recent change is Best Buy’s expanded Degrees@Work partnership with Strayer University, announced in February 2025, which gives all U.S. employees,…

Chipotle can help pay for college, and it’s one of the better-known restaurant employers for education benefits. In general, Chipotle’s “Cultivate Education” offering includes tuition reimbursement (up to $5,250/year) and select debt-free degree and certificate options through its partnership with Guild Education. The catch is that your exact benefit depends on your eligibility, the program…