Workforce Edge Benefits

Our programs allow for both part-time and full-time employees to continue their educational endeavors through our flexible course options.

Benefits Available to Workforce Edge Participants:

• Free Online Application
• Delayed Payment Contract – The only out-of-pocket cost your employees have is textbooks, enabling employees to start their educational requirements without a financial burden.
• Generous Credit Transfer – At UIU, students can transfer up to 78 credits from an accredited two-year college or up to 90 credits from a four-year institution toward a bachelor’s program and up to 12 transfer credits toward a master’s degree.
• Tuition Discount – We offer Workforce Edge learners a tuition discount of up to 18% per course for all undergraduate and graduate courses. Additional tuition payment options are available for spouses and dependent children (up to age 26).
• One-on-One Advising – Each student is assigned a highly qualified advisor who works closely with them on their individual educational goals from enrollment to completion of their coursework. Advisors are easily accessible via phone and email.
• Multiple Methods of Delivery – In addition to our robust online platform, UIU offers courses at our main residential campus in Fayette, Iowa; center locations nationally and internationally; and through the self-paced degree program.
• Many Major and Program Offerings – UIU offers certificates, associate, bachelor’s and master’s degrees. UIU faculty are experts in their fields. They combine extensive experience and knowledge with a comfortable and supportive learning environment to foster student success.
• Student Support Services – UIU offers a wide range of support resources, including free online library services, free online tutoring, UIU bookstore, career services, disability services, military and veteran services, and financial aid for degree-seeking students.