Purdue employees now eligible for free tuition at Purdue Global

With the official opening of Purdue University Global scheduled for April 2, Purdue employees and their families can receive tuition benefits -- free tuition for employees and a 50 percent discount for families for most Purdue Global programs and degrees.

All benefits-eligible employees at any Purdue system campus, with supervisor approval, can take advantage of the tuition benefit to pursue certificates, and associate, bachelor’s and master’s degrees. Purdue Global offers more than 100 degree and nondegree programs.

“We’ve heard from many of our employees who are extremely excited and grateful for this chance to earn a degree, seeing it as an opportunity for them to advance their careers,” says Frank Dooley, senior vice provost for teaching and learning. 

Employees who are interested in pursuing a Purdue Global education can find information about available programs and start dates at www.purdueglobal.edu.

Employees should watch for a letter from Bill Sullivan, Purdue treasurer and chief financial officer, to be distributed via email on Tuesday (March 27), that will include additional details about the tuition benefit and links to an employee manual, guidelines for admission process and frequently asked questions. The Purdue Global intake process will officially open April 2, and programs will begin April 17 and monthly thereafter.

Betty Vandenbosch, Purdue Global chancellor, says dedicated admissions counselors will work with applicants individually as they go through the process and sign up for programs.

 “We are thrilled to welcome our Purdue colleagues into our Purdue Global family,” Vandenbosch says. “Our programs are made specifically for working adults and we couldn’t be happier to hear that so many of you are interested in pursuing higher education.”