Certification - December 2008 - (Page 39) in-state students is $6,185; for out-of-state students it’s $16,640. For a part-time student, the cost of tuition would be slightly more than half the regular cost. Yet, going to school part time in many ways is preferable to full time because tuition often is subsidized by an employer. The National Center of Educational Statistics claims that the average employer contributes about $3,000 toward tuition, although employers can contribute $5,250 tax-free through 2010, according to an AssociatedContent.com article. Taking advantage of tuition reimbursement benefits an employee who is driven enough to seek the skills the employer needs while making himself more marketable, almost guaranteeing a pay increase. “As the job market tightens and so many candidates are competing for the same jobs, it’s your education that can separate you from the rest,” said Jennifer Wolf, manager of staffing at Fiserv, a technology solutions provider. “If your career goal includes a management position, it’ll be a necessity. After all, it’s no coincidence that employers offer tuition reimbursement. They want you to have that degree.” Of course, part-time education isn’t without its challenges. For one, it takes much longer to complete the December 2008 CERTIFICATION MAGAZINE 9 http://www.AssociatedContent.com http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/248676/should_your_company_offer_tuition_reimbursement.html
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