Imagine being able to earn a college degree without being stressed about the price tag – things like a car, a house, a wedding, or even a vacation would suddenly seem a lot easier to have.
Americans owe over $1.4 trillion in student loan debt. The average 2016 graduate walked off campus with a degree and over $37,000 in debt. We can’t build a stronger economy that works for all if hard-working Americans are graduating with such high amounts of debt.
When we talk about building better lives for our members and their families, we mean it. Which is why we’re providing our union family with the valuable benefits they need to advance their careers and realize their dreams. One of those valuable benefits is debt-free college.
Thanks to your UFCW membership, you don’t have to wait or worry any longer about paying for college. You can start earning your associate degree online from a public, accredited school – at no cost to you.
We understand that when the economy leaves behind too many people, it doesn’t work so well. That’s why we’re proud to offer members this support with school.
Best of all, this benefit is designed with members in mind. Online classes allow the flexibility you need to pursue the degree of your dreams, at a pace that makes sense for your busy schedule. And you’ll have the support of teachers and advisors to cheer you on along the way.
A college degree shouldn’t be a financial burden for people looking to enter the labor market. Whether you’re looking to begin a career in childcare, become a paralegal, or sharpen your business management skills – the UFCW’s Free College Benefit is here to get you started. No out-of-pocket costs, no stress about the price of books.