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.
Employer-paid tuition made easier
Step 1
Get program details
Learn more about saving opportunities. Connect with an enrollment representative.
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[1].
Step 4
Pursue your degree at no cost
BHMT pays the University of Phoenix directly, so you have no out of pocket costs.
[1]Program or certificate must be related to an industry supported by Ben Hudnall Memorial Trust. Confirm eligibility with your employer.
upcoming webinar
Plan to enhance your career
We'll share information that helps you put your tuition benefits to work so you can plan the next steps of your educational and career journeys.
Topic: Benefit Information Session
Date and time: See registration for specific date and times
Location: Online event
Hosted by: Danielle Sullivan, University of Phoenix
upcoming webinar
Plan to enhance your career
We’ll share information that helps you put your tuition benefits to work so you can plan the next steps of your educational and career journeys.
Topic: Benefit Information Session
Date and time: See registration for specific date and times
Location: Online event
Hosted by: Danielle Sullivan, University of Phoenix.
Industry-Aligned Programs for Ben Hudnall Memorial Trust
Start when you’re ready
With classes starting every 5-6 weeks, find a date that fits with your schedule and begin school when you're ready.
Earn college credit for work and life experience
Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) is designed to help you save money and graduate faster. Have your on-the-job training, workplace certifications and experience evaluated for potential college credit at no cost.
Frequently asked questions
*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”).
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
Undergraduate Courses
Participating Employees 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).
Master’s Courses
Participating Employees may take up to five (5) courses within any one Calendar Year, for a total tuition cap of $5,250 per Calendar Year (defined as January 1st through December 31st).. Any courses over five (5) in a Calendar Year will be charged to the Participating Employee at the then current tuition rate for the Master’s degree program.
Doctoral Courses
Participating Employees may take up to three (3) courses within any one Calendar Year, for a total tuition cap of $5,250 per Calendar Year (defined as January 1st through December 31st).. Any courses over three (3) in a Calendar Year will be charged to the Participating Employee at the then current tuition rate for the Doctoral degree program.
Resource Fees (electronic course material fees and books)
University will waive resource fees on tuition assistance approved credit-bearing single courses, certificates, associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral courses 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.