Tuition Benefits Program
Unlock a world of possibilities with your tuition benefits. Say goodbye to financial stress and hello to upgrading your skills and achieving your dreams! Explore your options today and take the first step toward achieving your full potential.
Discover Your Benefits
Our program is designed to help you save on tuition and exam fees in pursuit of a college degree, essential skills, or job-specific certifications.
Save Money on Tuition
Tap into our network of over 140 educational providers to help pay for course tuition upfront using vouchers.
Reclaim Tuition and Exam Costs
Get reimbursed for eligible exams and course tuition.
Prepare for NYS Workforce Needs
Get trained for a high-demand career field in NYS while saving more on tuition.
Master the Basics
Get financial support to improve your basic knowledge, whether you want to improve your English skills, get your high school diploma, or prepare for other courses.
Save on Certification and Licensure Costs
In today's job market, keeping up with certifications and licenses is crucial. Our program covers eligible exam fees, ensuring you have the necessary credentials to succeed in your field.
Start College With More Credit
Earn college credits by passing exams and save on tuition fees. We'll reimburse you for all eligible exams so you can start college with more credits.
Highlights
Two Standard Benefits
Get help paying for your course tuition using vouchers at one of our providers, or opt for reimbursement. Coverage limits apply.
Unlimited Exam Reimbursement
You can receive reimbursement for an unlimited number of eligible exams, which can help you earn college credits or obtain certifications and licenses.
Two Targeted Tuition Benefits
You may qualify for additional tuition savings through enrollment in college preparation courses or eligible career training programs in high-demand fields in NYS.
Get Started Today
Apply by March 31, 2025
Apply for eligible courses and exams taken between April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2025. You can apply even if you have not completed the course/exam.
Find a Provider
Discover over 140 educational providers where you can use our tuition vouchers.
Connect With an Advisor
Get free and confidential advice on how to get the most out of your tuition benefits.
Apply Now
Reduce the stress of paying for tuition and exams, and apply today.
Tuition Benefits Guide
Find Everything You Need to Know About Tuition Benefits
Get all the information you need to maximize your tuition benefits.
Watch our video to determine if you are eligible for tuition benefits. It will also help you identify the benefits available to you and the courses covered. You will learn how to apply for and use your benefits, cancel a benefit, change courses and schools, and drop a class. Additionally, you will gain knowledge about the limits of benefit coverage.
Watch our video to determine if you are eligible for tuition benefits. It will also help you identify the benefits available to you and the courses covered. You will learn how to apply for and use your benefits, cancel a benefit, change courses and schools, and drop a class. Additionally, you will gain knowledge about the limits of benefit coverage.
Our Impact
We've helped countless CSEA-represented NYS employees pay for their education costs in more affordable ways. We accomplished the following in the last contract period (2016-2021) alone.
$24 million
In Tuition Benefits Paid
30,324
Tuition Benefits Issued
13,334
Employees Supported
Testimonials
Everything has changed. My entire career trajectory transformed with the Partnership's help. I was able to complete my paralegal certificate. I registered for one course at a time while I worked full-time as a clerk with the Department of Labor. Tuition reimbursement greatly helped with my education costs. I could not have completed the certificate program without the financial help of the Partnership. I have learned new skills and obtained a new position as a legal assistant within state service. I went from a grade 9 to a grade 13 within a three-year period.
- Legal Assistant 2 with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation