subject: College Education Through Tuition Reimbursement [print this page] Life is a constant learning process that can come at you very quickly. Continuing your formal education can allow you unprecedented knowledge as well as financial gains. No matter what your current situation is, there are measures to return to school and get the career you deserve. Recently, President Barack Obama has created the the American opportunity tax credit. This is a new education tax credit guarantees that students that 100% of the first $2000 and 25% of the following $2,000 of the first 4 years of a college education. Through this tuition reimbursement package it guarantees a company will reimburse or pay for your courses in advance that will result in completing a degree or certification. It is important to know what Financial Aid is out there to help you attain your goal.
Tax Credits for qualifying students The Lifetime Learning Tax Credit is available to students who take at least one class from an accredited school, including both graduate and undergraduate institutions. Qualifying students can get credit for 20% of the first $10,000 they spend on educational expenses, with a maximum credit of $2,000.
Even in these economy challenged times, most employers want to invest and retain the good employees they have, while they increase their investment in them by reimbursing the employee's continuing education thereby increasing their skills and value to the company. Many employees do not investigate or take advantage of this generous benefit either because they don't have the time to continue their education or they don't think their supervisor would approve. It is important to realize that you cannot afford not to participate in this truly amazing program. Undergraduate degrees, graduate degrees and even doctorates may be approved. Register right now for Tuition Reimbursement and see what Financial Aid options are best suited to your needs.
