AFGE membership is about more than representation in the workplace. It is also about providing members and their families with meaningful benefits that can improve their financial security, professional development and quality of life.
One important benefit that AFGE members should know about is the Union College Benefit powered by Edvance. Through AFGE’s partnership with Edvance, eligible members and their families can explore discounted college and career-education opportunities designed to fit the lives of working adults.
Edvance provides access to a growing network of accredited colleges and universities offering more than 200 educational programs. Depending on the participating school and program selected, members may receive tuition savings of up to 40 percent. Available options include certificates and degree programs at the associate, bachelor, and graduate levels, with selected educational pathways extending through the doctoral level.
Programs are offered online, allowing members and eligible family members to continue working, caring for their families and meeting other responsibilities while pursuing their educational goals. Edvance also provides personalized assistance to help prospective students identify programs, understand available tuition benefits and navigate the application and enrollment process.
Whether you are interested in earning your first degree, completing a degree you previously started, developing new skills or preparing for a future career opportunity, the program offers flexible pathways worth exploring. The benefit may also be used by eligible family members, expanding its value beyond the individual AFGE member.
Programs Relevant to Your Jobs
As the largest union representing federal and D.C. government employees, AFGE represents a remarkably diverse workforce. Our members protect the nation, care for veterans, secure our transportation systems, operate federal correctional institutions and deliver essential public services in communities across the country.
Edvance’s educational opportunities can support the career interests of employees throughout these agencies. Examples include:
Program availability, tuition discounts, admissions requirements and financial-aid eligibility vary by institution and course of study. Members should review the specific terms and total costs associated with any program before enrolling. Students may also complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, commonly known as the FAFSA, to determine whether they qualify for additional financial assistance.
AFGE works every day to protect the rights, jobs and futures of government employees. Providing access to affordable education is another way we help members and their families prepare for new opportunities.
“I encourage every AFGE member who is considering returning to school – or who has a family member exploring college – to learn more about this valuable membership benefit,” AFGE AFGE National Benefits Coordinator Chester Bullard said. “Visit the AFGE Edvance College Benefit webpage, explore the available schools and programs, and speak with an Edvance representative about the options that may fit your goals.”
Your AFGE membership supports you at work. Through benefits such as the Edvance College Program, it can also help you build your future.
How to Get Started
Visit edvancecollegebenefit.com/afge to explore programs, get matched, and connect with a student success coordinator. The benefit extends to family members, so spouses, children, and dependents can access the same discounts and support.
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