UMass Lowell is a proud member of EdAssist by Bright Horizons, providing you with accelerated, career-focused education programs that help you make the most of your reimbursement dollars.
Why Choose UMass Lowell?
Ranked #1 for lifetime return on investment among Massachusetts Public Research Universities – Payscale.com
10% off tuition costs including online tuition rates that are already among the lowest in the country
Accelerated course options: 6-, 8- and 10-week
24x7 access to tutoring and tech support – get the help you need when you need it
How to Get Started
While these Step by Step instructions are all you need, time will likely pass between each step;
please bookmark this page, so you can easily return to complete the next step to ensure you get
the benefits you deserve.
Explore Program Options
Complete the form to request more information on any degree or certificate program offered through the Division of Graduate, Online & Professional Studies
and get personalized support from a dedicated admissions counselor. If you have previously earned credits, your admissions counselor will guide you on how to transfer them.
Once you register for one or more courses, you will be assigned a UMass Lowell student ID number and receive instructions for setting up your UMass Lowell student email account. Once you have your student email set up, follow these instructions to fill the required DocuSign form for the benefit(s) you are requesting:
Please Note: DocuSign forms must be completed before the start of every semester you take courses, so don't forget to bookmark this page!
Not all programs/certificates may be covered under your tuition benefits program. Contact Human Resources at EdAssist by Bright Horizons to learn more about what is covered.
Education reimbursement policies vary by employer – check with Human Resources to see how much they will cover on an annual basis. Employers are able to deduct $5,250 annually, per employee, for education expenses, which is enough to cover 4 online undergraduate courses at UMass Lowell and about 3 graduate courses.
Tuition for programs offered through the Division of Graduate, Online & Professional Studies varies by program of study and delivery format. Full details can be found here.
Most online courses utilize digital resources for which there are no cost. In addition, on the website Course Search page you can use the Search by Category filter and select "Courses with Low/No Cost Materials." If you do take a class that requires a book you can often get a used copy at a discounted price.
