Union Member Education Benefit: Discounted Online College Degrees for You and Your Family
As a union member, you and your family may be eligible for preferred tuition rates on accredited online degree programs designed for working adults.
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Your advisor will use this number to share your union rate. An advisor from the school you selected will contact you by phone or email, usually within 1 business day.
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Associate of Applied Science in Human Services
Purdue Global · Associate · Human Services
A Benefit That's Real.
Special tuition rates for union members and their families.
A Degree That's Respected.
Regionally accredited partner universities. Real degrees, real transcripts.
A Path That's Built for You.
Online coursework designed for working adults on your schedule. Some programs, like nursing, include in-person clinicals.
Tuition discounts vary by program. Federal financial aid may help cover costs for those who qualify, and some employers offer tuition assistance.
Union members don't pay sticker price
Your benefit unlocks preferred tuition rates at regionally accredited online universities — including flat-rate options, per-credit discounts, and degree-completion savings. See how each partner school stacks up.
Compare tuition discountsFinish your degree for less
If you've already earned college credits, your union benefit can help you complete your bachelor's or master's faster and more affordably. See degree-completion options from partner schools like Claremont Lincoln, Albright, Lynn, and Purdue Global.
A college benefit built for union families
Whether you're finishing a degree, starting fresh, or helping a family member, your union college benefit meets you where you are.
Discounted Tuition
Special rates for union members and their families.
Online Coursework
Study part-time or full-time on your schedule. Some programs, like nursing, require in-person clinicals.
Family Included
Spouses, children, grandchildren, parents, and siblings are all eligible.* *Lynn University does not extend to family members at this time.
Finish Faster
Get credit for work and military experience where eligible.
Start Anytime
Multiple start dates per year. Apply when you're ready.
Accredited Partners
Real degrees from regionally accredited colleges and universities.
Additional benefits
Perks members most often ask about, all in one place.
- Regionally accredited partner universities
- Transfer credits from prior college coursework where eligible
- Credit for work and military experience where eligible
- Multiple start dates throughout the year
- Dedicated advisors at every partner school
- Programs designed for working adults
- Family members may qualify at most partner schools*
- Combine your discount with federal aid and employer tuition assistance
*Lynn University does not extend the benefit to family members at this time. All other partner schools include immediate family.
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How it works
Check your match
Tell us your school and goals. Takes under 60 seconds.
Talk to an advisor
An advisor from your school walks you through your options and next steps.
Enroll and start
Pick a program, transfer credits, and start classes online on your schedule.
Common questions
Who qualifies?
Active union members and their immediate family members, including spouse, children, grandchildren, parents, and siblings. *Lynn University does not extend to family members at this time.
How much does the union college benefit cost?
Partner colleges offer discounted tuition rates for union members, and discounts vary by school and program. See the Tuition Discounts page for current rates. Federal financial aid may also help cover costs for those who qualify.
Will my previous college credits transfer?
Many partner colleges accept transfer credits, including credit for work and military experience. An advisor will review your transcripts to confirm what transfers.
Are programs online?
Coursework is 100% online across all 200+ certificate, associate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs. Some programs, including nursing, require in-person clinical experiences or preceptorships arranged near you.
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