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Partner Benefits

UMass Lowell's Corporate Partnerships deliver financial benefits to eligible employees who enroll in degree programs or individual courses offered through the Division of Graduate, Online & Professional Studies.
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UMass Lowell's Corporate Partnerships deliver financial benefits to eligible employees who enroll in degree programs or individual courses offered through the Division of Graduate, Online & Professional Studies.
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Who is Eligible?

People

Corporate Partners
Employees of corporate academic partners are eligible.
Network

Strategic Partners and Tuition Benefit Management Providers
Employees in their member networks are eligible.

What Tuition Benefits am I Eligible For?

Tuition Credit

UMass Lowell offers a tuition credit to students who are currently employed by one of UMass Lowell's approved corporate or strategic academic partners. Eligible students must submit a form requesting to receive the credit each semester.

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Tuition Credit Application Deadlines

Students must submit the Tuition Credit with a Supervisor or HR Manager's signature form before the start of each semester in which they plan to enroll. If UMass Lowell does not receive the appropriate form before the start of the semester, the request for benefit may be denied.

Payment Deadline

Tuition Payment Deadlines for Approved Participants

If you are an enrolled student with an approved tuition credit, you must pay your balance by the due date on your invoice. All students receiving tuition credit are subject to the terms of the Student Financial Responsibility Agreement.

Questions?

If you have questions about activating your benefits, please contact Corporate_Education@uml.edu. If you have questions about your tuition bill, please contact the Solution Center.

Confirm Your Tuition Credit Eligibility in Two Simple Steps

Step 1: Register for courses.

Step 2: Complete the Tuition Credit with a Supervisor or HR Manager's signature form by logging in using your UMass Lowell student email and ID.

This form will ask you to provide the following information:

  1. Your company-issued email address.
  2. Your Supervisor/HR Rep's name and email (so they can sign the form). Note: Please tell them to expect this document in their inbox after submitting it. A Supervisor/HR Rep's name, email, and signature are required even if your company works with a third-party tuition benefit provider.

Please complete only one form for each semester.

To view an approved tuition credit, log in to SiS. Navigate to the Student Financial Center and view your Account Summary.

Please note that you may not receive the credit if there is a financial hold on your UMass Lowell account, or you have defaulted on a previous tuition payment plan.

Tuition Deferment

UMass Lowell offers tuition deferment to students who are currently employed by one of UMass Lowell's approved corporate or strategic partners. Eligible students must submit a form requesting to defer tuition payments until the completion of the semester with no finance or interest charges. Note: You should not submit a tuition deferment form if you use third-party vouchers or letters of credit to pay tuition.

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Tuition Deferment Application Deadlines

Students must submit either (1) The Deferment and Optional Tuition Credit with a Supervisor or HR Manager's signature form or (2) The Deferment and Optional Tuition Credit with an employer letter of authorization form before the start of each semester in which they plan to enroll. If UMass Lowell does not receive the appropriate form before the start of the semester, the request for benefits may be denied.

Payment Deadline

Tuition Payment Deadlines for Approved Participants

If you are an enrolled student with an approved tuition deferment, you must pay your invoice balance within 30 days after the last day of class. Please note that not all corporate, academic partners participating in UMass Lowell's tuition deferment program will reimburse you for the total enrollment cost, and you will be subject to the terms of the Student Financial Responsibility Agreement.

Questions?

If you have questions about activating your benefits, please contact Corporate_Education@uml.edu. If you have questions about your tuition bill, please contact the Solution Center.

Confirm Your Tuition Deferment Program Eligibility in Two Simple Steps

Step 1: Register for courses.

Step 2: Complete either (1) The Deferment and Optional Tuition Credit with a Supervisor or HR Manager's signature form or (2) The Deferment and Optional Tuition Credit with an employer letter of authorization form by logging in using your UMass Lowell student email and ID.

  1. The deferment and optional tuition credit with a Supervisor or HR Manager's signature form will route to your Supervisor or HR Manager for signature. This form will ask you to provide the following information:
    1. Your company-issued email address.
    2. Your Supervisor/HR Rep's name and email (so they can sign the form). Note: Please tell them to expect this document in their inbox after submitting it. A Supervisor/HR Rep's name, email, and signature are required even if your company works with a third-party tuition benefit provider.
  2. The deferment and optional tuition credit with an employer letter of authorization form will ask you to provide the following information:
    1. Your company-issued email address.
    2. Your Supervisor/HR Rep/Employer Agent's name and email.
    3. An upload of an official letter of authorization certifying that you qualify for your company's tuition reimbursement program.

Either form can be used to request the tuition credit. Please complete only one form for each semester.

Once submitted and eligibility is approved, a service indicator will be placed on your SiS account, confirming that the deferment is in effect for the term.

Reminder: You are encouraged to mark your calendar to adhere to the agreement and pay the balance by the 30-day deadline.

Please note that you will not be eligible to participate in the tuition deferment program if there is a financial hold on your UMass Lowell account or you have defaulted on a previous Tuition Deferment Agreement.

Tuition Vouchers

UMass Lowell may accept Tuition Vouchers or Letters of Credit (LOC) from approved Tuition Program Management providers administering an employer's tuition assistance. Eligible students must submit a form with tuition voucher or letter of credit attached each semester. Note: If you are reimbursed directly by your employer or a Tuition Program Management vendor, you must pay the charges by the bill's due date or apply for tuition deferment.

Please note that not all providers administering an employer's tuition assistance or corporate partners participating in UMass Lowell's tuition voucher program will cover the total cost of enrollment. Therefore, you are responsible for paying the balance not covered by your employer's voucher by the due date on the bill and are subject to the terms of the Student Financial Responsibility Agreement.

Questions?

If you have questions about activating your benefits, please contact Corporate_Education@uml.edu. If you have questions about your tuition bill, please contact the Solution Center.

Submit Your Tuition Voucher in Two Simple Steps

Step 1: Register for courses.

Step 2: Complete the Tuition Voucher or Letter of Credit (LOC) form by logging in using your UMass Lowell student email and ID. This form will ask you to provide the following information:

  1. Your company-issued email address.
  2. Your Supervisor/HR Rep/Employer Agent's name and email.
  3. An upload of the letter of credit or tuition voucher document issued by your company or company's employer-agent.

Please complete only one form for each semester.

You will receive an email notification from UMass Lowell approving or declining the tuition voucher.

Please note that you will not be eligible to participate in the program if a financial hold is on your UMass Lowell account.

Be aware that company tuition benefits, such as grants and scholarships, may affect your financial aid award packages. Therefore, financial aid may be adjusted.

Tuition Vouchers for Non-Credit Professional Trainings

Before enrolling in a non-credit professional training program such as Project Management, Leadership Academy, or Plastics Engineering, please email Corporate_Education@uml.edu for instructions on submitting vouchers.

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