Employer Education Partners Program
Tuition Scholarships for Participating Employees
Support your workforce with a valuable education benefit.
Discover employee benefits offered through the SFU/Employer Education Pathways Tuition Scholarship Program. As a participating partner, your organization can offer employees a 25% tuition discount on eligible Saint Francis University programs. It's a convenient way to encourage professional development while helping your employees advance their careers.
Free, easy sign-up process for interested employers
Employee Benefits
- 25% tuition scholarship for employees of partner organization (view eligible programs)
- In-demand online graduate business, leadership & HR programs
- Flexible online undergraduate degree and certificate programs
- Transfer-friendly degree completion programs
- Tuition deferment available
- Credit Option for Prior Learning/Work Experience
Participating Companies/Organizations
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- City of Altoona
- Conemaugh Hospital
- Concurrent Technologies Corporation (CTC) and Enterprise Ventures Corporation (EVC)
- Curry Supply Holdings
- First Commonwealth Bank
- HRAA (Human Resources Association of the Alleghenies)
- Independence Health & Affiliates (participating affiliates: Butler Healthcare Providers, Butler Medical Providers, Caregivers of Southwestern PA, Clarion Hospital, Excela Health Home Care & Hospice, Excela Health Physician Practices, Inc., Frick Hospital, Latrobe Area Hospital, Inc., Westmoreland Regional Hospital)
- Kearney & Company
- McAneny Brothers, Inc.
- Mt. Nittany Health
- New Pig
- Penn Highlands Healthcare
- Pennsylvania State Employee Credit Union (PSECU)
- Rockland Manufacturing Company
- School district employees of REAL Institute member schools
- Sheetz
- Somerset Trust
- UPMC
- Veeder-Root
- Women in Aviation International (WAI)
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The Employer Educational Partnership Tuition Scholarship Program is free. We simply request that you promote our opportunities within your organization. Any company that wants to offer tuition discount benefits for its employees can contact the Division of Professional Studies to get started.
Promotional ideas include:
- Placing information in employee packets.
- Distributing fliers or hanging fliers in a breakroom.
- Emailing information to your employees.
- Listing the Saint Francis educational opportunities on your employee portal.
- Inviting Saint Francis to any educational events or other related fairs for employees.
- Allowing us to host a lunch and learn or virtual session for interested employees.
- City of Altoona
- Conemaugh Hospital
- Concurrent Technologies Corporation (CTC) and Enterprise Ventures Corporation (EVC)
- Curry Supply Holdings
- First Commonwealth Bank
- HRAA (Human Resources Association of the Alleghenies)
- Independence Health & Affiliates (participating affiliates: Butler Healthcare Providers, Butler Medical Providers, Caregivers of Southwestern PA, Clarion Hospital, Excela Health Home Care & Hospice, Excela Health Physician Practices, Inc., Frick Hospital, Latrobe Area Hospital, Inc., Westmoreland Regional Hospital)
- Kearney & Company
- McAneny Brothers, Inc.
- Mt. Nittany Health
- New Pig
- Penn Highlands Healthcare
- Pennsylvania State Employee Credit Union (PSECU)
- Rockland Manufacturing Company
- School district employees of REAL Institute member schools
- Sheetz
- Somerset Trust
- UPMC
- Veeder-Root
- Women in Aviation International (WAI)
The Employer Educational Partnership Tuition Scholarship Program is free. We simply request that you promote our opportunities within your organization. Any company that wants to offer tuition discount benefits for its employees can contact the Division of Professional Studies to get started.
Promotional ideas include:
- Placing information in employee packets.
- Distributing fliers or hanging fliers in a breakroom.
- Emailing information to your employees.
- Listing the Saint Francis educational opportunities on your employee portal.
- Inviting Saint Francis to any educational events or other related fairs for employees.
- Allowing us to host a lunch and learn or virtual session for interested employees.
Eligible Programs
25% tuition scholarship for partner organization employees
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Associate Degree Programs
Specialized Studies, A.A.S. (for CTC grads, most need only 4 online courses)
Early Childhood Education, A.S.
Bachelor's Degree Programs
Aviation Maintenance Management, B.A.S.
Computer Systems Management, B.S.
Early Childhood Education, B.A., B.S.
General Studies, B.A. Tracks: Business, Discovery, Early Childhood, Education, Healthcare, Human Services, STEM
Healthcare Management Online, B.S.
Information Systems Management, B.A.S.
Organizational Leadership, B.S.
BS to Graduate Degree Paths
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Online Skill-Building Credit Certificates
These 18-credit programs (100% online) help you build practical, career-ready knowledge in fields like business, healthcare, and technology—on your own time and budget. All are stackable into SFU associate and bachelor's degree programs.
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Master of Arts in Strategic Leadership (MASL)
The accelerated framework focuses heavily on the development of soft management skills and new leadership perspectives.
Master of Human Resource Management (MHRM)
The program prepares new and experienced human resource practitioners to meet the changing expectations of HR, shaping policy and practice as strategic partners.
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Pursue a generalist degree or deep dive with one of our concentrations:
- Accounting
- Business Analytics
- Finance
- Health Care Management
- Human Resource Management
- Information Systems & Project Management
- Leadership and Ethical Management
- Marketing
- Sports Management
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Master of Family (Individual Across the Lifespan) Nurse Practitioner (FNP) program
Healthcare employer partners/affiliate employees will receive a 25% tuition discount off MSN-FNP.
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Teachers and staff of REAL member schools qualify for a 25% tuition scholarship on online Graduate Education programs for aspiring educators & administrators.
Associate Degree Programs
Specialized Studies, A.A.S. (for CTC grads, most need only 4 online courses)
Early Childhood Education, A.S.
Bachelor's Degree Programs
Aviation Maintenance Management, B.A.S.
Computer Systems Management, B.S.
Early Childhood Education, B.A., B.S.
General Studies, B.A. Tracks: Business, Discovery, Early Childhood, Education, Healthcare, Human Services, STEM
Healthcare Management Online, B.S.
Information Systems Management, B.A.S.
Organizational Leadership, B.S.
BS to Graduate Degree Paths
Online Skill-Building Credit Certificates
These 18-credit programs (100% online) help you build practical, career-ready knowledge in fields like business, healthcare, and technology—on your own time and budget. All are stackable into SFU associate and bachelor's degree programs.
Master of Arts in Strategic Leadership (MASL)
The accelerated framework focuses heavily on the development of soft management skills and new leadership perspectives.
Master of Human Resource Management (MHRM)
The program prepares new and experienced human resource practitioners to meet the changing expectations of HR, shaping policy and practice as strategic partners.
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Pursue a generalist degree or deep dive with one of our concentrations:
- Accounting
- Business Analytics
- Finance
- Health Care Management
- Human Resource Management
- Information Systems & Project Management
- Leadership and Ethical Management
- Marketing
- Sports Management
Master of Family (Individual Across the Lifespan) Nurse Practitioner (FNP) program
Healthcare employer partners/affiliate employees will receive a 25% tuition discount off MSN-FNP.
Teachers and staff of REAL member schools qualify for a 25% tuition scholarship on online Graduate Education programs for aspiring educators & administrators.
Ready to get started?
Organizations:
To partner with Saint Francis University and empower your employees with a 25% Tuition Scholarship, please contact the Division of Professional Studies.
Email: professionalstudies@francis.edu
Phone: 814.472.3247
Employees:
The advisors listed below are happy to answer your questions, review your prior college credits, walk you through the application process, or just chat about your goals.
Professional Studies
Ms. Shawniece Patterson, Enrollment Advisor
Email: spatterson@francis.edu
Call/Text: 814.379.0303
Graduate Programs
Ms. Morgan Shumaker, Enrollment Advisor
Email: mshumaker@francis.edu
Call/Text: 814.395.6095