Tuition Assistance

Through their benefits, full-time employees of Jefferson (Thomas Jefferson University, Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, Inc. and Jefferson University Physicians) and full-time employees of the Jefferson Health System member institutions are eligible to receive tuition assistance that usually covers 100% of tuition expenses for courses taken through Jeff-At-Night.

Space permitting, senior citizens may audit courses for a fee of $50 per course.

Financial aid is available to eligible students through various state and federal loan and grant programs.

• Full-time Jefferson Employees
  
• Full-time Employees of JHS Institutions
  
• Senior Citizens
  
• Financial Aid

Upon completion of the 60-day probationary period, full-time non-bargaining employees of Jefferson (Thomas Jefferson University, Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, Inc. and Jefferson University Physicians) are eligible to receive tuition assistance to continue or complete their higher education at Thomas Jefferson University or other accredited institutions.  The tuition assistance is part of the employee’s benefits.

For courses taken at Thomas Jefferson University through the Jefferson College of Health Professions and Jefferson College of Graduate Studies, eligible employees will receive financial support at the rate of 90% of tuition for undergraduate courses up to a yearly maximum of $5,000 and 90% of tuition for graduate courses up to a yearly maximum of $7,500.  Employees are responsible for the remaining 10%, unless they take course through Jeff-At-Night, Thomas Jefferson University’s college education program designed for working adults.  In this case, employees receive a 10% discount on the cost of tuition.  This means that for full-time employees, there is no tuition charge for courses taken through Jeff-At-Night.

• The tuition assistance benefit includes charges for challenge exams and lab, technology and library fees.
• Additional charges, including graduate fees, activities fees, books, and supplies, are the responsibility of the student.
• Employee assistance is contingent upon the employee completing the course and receiving a passing grade of C or higher.  Employees who fail a course will be required to reimburse Jefferson for any tuition assistance received.
• Employees who voluntarily leave Jefferson or the Jefferson Health System within 12 months of the completion of the course will be required to reimburse Jefferson.
• To receive tuition assistance, an employee must present proof of full-time employment at the time of registration and sign an agreement acknowledging her or she will be fully responsible for these charges if he or she withdraws from the course(s) or does not achieve a passing grade.
• No tuition assistance is provided for courses taken on an audit basis.

Employees who are members of District 1199C of the National Union of Hospital and Healthcare Employees may be eligible for tuition assistance through the Union’s Training and Upgrading Fund.  Employees who are members of the Local 830 are eligible for tuition assistance consistent with contract provisions.

Full-time and part-time employees of Jefferson Health System member institutions* are eligible to take courses through Jeff-At-Night in accordance with the tuition reimbursement or benefit policies of their employing institution.  In most instances, JHS member institutions provide 100% tuition reimbursement up to a yearly maximum, depending on length of service at the institution and/or final grades received in the courses that are taken.If you are a full-time employee of a member institution of the Jefferson Health System, contact your human resources office or representative for precise details on your institution’s tuition reimbursement policy.

* Albert Einstein Medical Center:  Brym Mawr Hospital; Germantown Hospital and Community Health Services; Frankford Hospitals; Lankenau Hospital; Methodist Hospital; Paoli Memorial Hospital; Belmont Behaviorial Health; Bryn Mawr Rehab; Magee Rehabilitation; Mid Conty Sen

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Senior Citizens

Space permitting, senior citizens may audit courses offered through Jeff-at-Night for a fee of $50 per course. Auditors are responsible for all applicable course expenses such as laboratory or technology fees, books and supplies.

Financial Aid

Students who are enrolled (matriculated) in a degree program and who take six or more credits (at least two courses) each semester, may be eligible for federal and state grant and loan programs. (For more information, call the University Office of Student Financial Aid at 215.503.2867).

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