North Georgia MBA

Many companies - even smaller ones - offer tuition reimbursement programs. If you need assistance, letters of support or proof of acceptance to qualify for your employer’s tuition assistance or reimbursement program, please call (770) 205-5448 or consult our director.

If your employer does not currently offer a tuition assistance program and you’d like to propose one, you might find the following information helpful in preparing to speak with leaders at your company.

1.    Do your research.
Even if it’s not a full-fledged tuition reimbursement program, does your employer offer other education-related benefits? A solid understanding of what is offered will help you make suggestions for improvement. Information on such programs is usually included in the section about benefits. You might also want to check with your HR department if the details of the program are unclear.

2.    Draft a plan.
If your company doesn't have a formal program in place, propose one and offer to be the first to try it out. Create your own proposal and talk it over with your boss. You might even want to outline your thoughts in a brief proposal to leave with your boss after the discussion.

To draft your plan, talk with colleagues at other companies in your area or industry to learn about their tuition reimbursement programs. Based on what you know about your company, its culture and financial position, you can draft a plan that is likely to be considered seriously and possibly accepted.

If you've already started the application process with the school of your choice, you might also want to include information about the costs of the program, how much you plan to personally contribute, and how the additional education and experience will ultimately benefit your company.

3.    Ask for help.
Proposing a tuition reimbursement program may not be enough to get the program started. You might need help from the school you want to attend. Don't be afraid to ask program directors or admissions committees to write letters of support on your behalf.

Our MBA Director, Kelli Crickey, has written several letters for students entering North Georgia's MBA program in support of their request for tuition assistance. If you'd like to talk with Kelli about how to approach your employer about financially supporting your MBA studies, contact us.