BEN HUDNALL MEMORIAL TRUST + University of Phoenix
Pursue your degree at no cost to you
Ben Hudnall Memorial Trust (BHMT) and University of Phoenix have teamed up to offer more ways for BHMT-eligible recipients to elevate job skills and lifelong learning opportunities.
Unlimited courses per calendar year
Up to 5 courses with an annual tuition cap of $5,250
*For full eligibility requirements, please see our Terms and Conditions.
Employer-paid tuition made easier
Step 1
Understand your options
Learn how the program works. Start by completing our Request Info form.
Step 2
Meet eligibility requirements
Visit BHMT's website to learn more and schedule an appointment with your Career Development Coach (NUID required).
Step 3
Choose your degree
Apply and get unlimited Undergrad, 5 Master’s or 3 Doctoral courses fully paid for by BHMT (pending eligibility) each calendar year.
Step 4
Pursue your degree at no cost
Pursue your degree at no cost: BHMT pays the University of Phoenix directly, so you have no out of pocket costs.
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EMPLOYER-PAID TUITION
Pursue your degree at no cost to you
Your degree. Paid by BHMT. Eligible employees can have BHMT pay University of Phoenix directly. Take your next big step.
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Frequently asked questions
Yes, University of Phoenix has been continually accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), hlcommission.org and its predecessor, since 1978.
If you meet BHMT eligibility and policy requirements, BHMT may pay your tuition bill directly using the Employer-paid tuition benefit. If you qualify, this can reduce your need to rely on savings, federal loans, or other sources to pay for school. Speak with your Career Development Coach to learn the specific details of your tuition benefits plan.
Here’s how the Employer-paid tuition benefit works:
1. Request tuition assistance from BHMT. Make sure you are eligible to have the agreed upon tuition amount covered by your benefits.
2. Provide proof of funding and approval from BHMT. You may be responsible for the cost of tuition and the materials resource fee if you do not meet BHMT’s course requirements.
3. Enroll in your coursework.
4. Complete your coursework, meeting your employer’s grade requirements.
5. Submit your grade to BHMT.
6. If BHMT eligibility and grade requirements are met, your tuition will be paid by BHMT to the University, possibly with no out-of-pocket cost for you!
7. Please contact your Career Development Coach to ensure you understand all the details of their tuition benefits plan and what specific costs and how much of your costs are included. Please check with BHMT eligibility and grade requirements. Minimum grade requirements vary by employer.
We work with BHMT to defer your tuition payment until after your course is complete. If you don’t meet BHMT’s course requirements, you will be responsible for the cost of tuition. Review eligibility requirements with BHMT directly.
Once you’ve chosen your degree program, you will complete a financial plan that will estimate your costs and explore potential ways to pay for it.
Speak with an enrollment representative or your employer human resources department for more information about your employer education benefits. Identify your employer on your application and let your advisor know who you are employed with. Finally, identify your employer in the University’s Student Portal financial plan before starting courses.
Yes. Our programs are designed specifically for working adults. With online classes, you can attend class online whenever it fits your life, day or night. You’ll also get support by phone, chat or email, available up to 20 hours a day, 5 days a week. And you can start your degree year-round, not just once a semester.
Attending online class is easy because the classroom is always on 24/7/365. All you need is a reliable Internet connection. You simply log in to your virtual classroom to complete assignments, access course materials and resources, and interact with faculty and classmates. Class participation is graded based upon your contributions to online discussions. This is a great solution for students who might have a difficult time commuting and for those who learn better independently.
Applying is easy. Start your application and identify your employer when asked. Or, speak with an enrollment representative and let them know who your employer is. Finally, identify your employer in the University’s Student Portal financial plan before starting courses.
*Terms and Conditions
There must be an agreement in place between the University of Phoenix, Inc. (University) and Ben Hudnall Memorial Trust (“Company”) (hereinafter “Agreement”) for current recipients to receive the tuition benefit set forth below (hereinafter referred to as the “Benefit”).
Restrictions: This offer is limited to these degrees and courses for recipients of the Ben Hudnall Memorial trust only: RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree program, Bachelor of Science in Social Work, Bachelor of Science in Correctional Program Support Services, all Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) concentrations (Nurse Education, Nurse Administration, Informatics), MSN/Family Nurse Practitioner, Master of Public Health with a Concentration in Community Health, Master of Science in Counseling/Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Master of Science in Counseling / Marriage, Family and Child Therapy.
Eligibility
To be eligible for the Benefits, KP Employees must (i) be a BHMT recipient; (ii) be legally residing in the U.S.; (iii) be eligible for and abide by all terms and conditions of tuition assistance program as determined by BHMT; and (iv) must maintain attendance with the Contractor defined as not taking a break longer than 365 days (hereinafter referred to as “KP Employees”). For clarification, KP Employees who are currently enrolled with the Contractor who do not meet the requirements set forth herein, are not eligible to receive the Benefits set forth herein.
BHMT-eligible participating employees who are new students and self-identify as a Ben Hudnall Memorial Trust recipient in the University’s student portal (or through any other method of verification the University may require) after the Agreement effective date will receive the benefits set forth below, as long as the Agreement is in effect and has not been terminated. For those Participating Employees who are currently enrolled and already self-identified with the University, the Benefits will apply to your next course and will not be applied retroactively.
The Benefit will apply to Recipients who are receiving the standard University tuition rate and cannot be combined with any Alumni or Associate Transfer tuition rates, competency-based programs the University may offer in its discretion, any other University offer or promotion or any other specific program exclusions set forth in the Academic Catalog.
Recipients are subject to the University's admission and academic policies and procedures.
Tuition Benefit for BHMT-approved degree programs and courses
Recipients enrolling in a BHMT-approved bachelor’s degree program may take as many courses as they can subject to course availability and University’s policy for a total tuition cap of $5,250 per calendar year (defined as January 1st through December 31st).
Participating Recipients may take up to five (5) courses in a BHMT-approved master’s degree program within any one calendar year, for a total tuition cap of $5,250. Any courses over five (5) in a calendar year will be charged to the recipient at the then current tuition rate for the master’s degree program.
Resource Fees (electronic course material fees and books), University will waive resource fees until program completion.
Billing
Ben Hudnall Memorial Trust has tuition caps for each BHMT-approved program. Tuition and resource fee costs may not exceed $16,500 for the entire RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing program. All other degree programs are capped at $5,250 per year.
Taking more courses than the maximum allotted amount for each program’s tuition cap in a calendar year will result in additional tuition charges. Please check with Ben Hudnall Memorial Trust’s tuition assistance policy for further information regarding your billing options and payment details with respect to the benefits.
Please note: For students using VA benefits, certification of a course solely for monthly housing allowance will use a month of benefit entitlement.
Term and Termination
If the Agreement is terminated prior to the end of the course for which students have enrolled then the Benefit will proceed through the end of the course in accordance with the Agreement.