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Corporate Partner Program

 

The Corporate Partner Program helps employees of UAFS Corporate Partners earn a Master of Education at a 50% tuition discount.

If you’re an educator ready to take the next step in your career, the Corporate Partner Program can help you get there for less. Employees of qualified partner schools receive a 50% tuition discount toward a Master of Education (M.Ed.) at the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith. It’s an affordable, direct path to move your career and your paycheck forward.
 
Benefits include:
  • 50% off graduate tuition toward the Master of Education, a total savings of approximately $6,000.*
  • Your choice of concentrations: English or curriculum and instruction.
  • A complimentary review of any credit hours you have and how they may be applied toward your degree.

*This discount is applied to your bill after you enroll in classes. To qualify, you must work for a partner school district and enroll in at least three credit hours (one course) each term. 

About the Master of Education

UAFS’s Master of Education (M.Ed.) is a 30-credit-hour, HLC-accredited program built for working teachers. Core courses are hybrid while concentrations are delivered in a fully online format. Every course is taught by UAFS’s on-campus faculty.
 
The program is designed both for current classroom teachers seeking advancement and recent teacher-licensure graduates. Concentrations include English and curriculum and instruction.
 
Visit the Master of Education program page for details and course requirements.

Why Earn Your M.Ed.?

Earning your M.Ed. can give you greater flexibility throughout your career. You can deepen your expertise, pursue new opportunities, and invest in your future. An advanced degree may also increase your earning potential, depending on your role and school district.

Employees of UAFS Corporate Partners can save thousands of dollars in tuition charges while completing the program’s 30 credit hours.

How to Apply

Apply to UAFS graduate school and select your school district on the application. We’ll confirm your eligibility with your selected employer; no separate verification is required.

Questions About the Corporate Partner Program?

Contact Caleb Cash-Tobey, assistant director of scholarships, at Caleb.CashFREEuafs or 479-788-7135. For general question about the Master of Education program, contact Dr. Kendra Abel at Kendra.AbelFREEuafs or 479-788-7912.

Frequently asked questions

Currently, Fort Smith Public Schools is our Corporate Partner.

No, only the Corporate Partner employee qualifies to receive the program benefits.

No, part-time employees of Corporate Partners also qualify.

Your district just needs to submit the Corporate Partner Interest Form. A UAFS team member will follow up to start the conversation.

English or curriculum and instruction. Both include 12 hours of core coursework plus 18 hours in your chosen concentration.

Yes, you must enroll in at least three (3) credit hours (one course) each term to receive the discount.

Yes, the Corporate Partner discount can be combined with most other UAFS institutional aid, including scholarships.

You will see the discount applied when you register for classes.

No, UAFS re-verifies your employment once a year, and the discount carries forward automatically.

Interested in Becoming a Corporate Partner?

Corporate Partners help their employees earn a degree while building a stronger, more skilled workforce, at no cost to the organization.

Benefits include:

  • No cost to your organization. The tuition discount is funded and administered by UAFS.
  • A hiring edge. A tuition benefit is something many employers can't offer. It's a meaningful way to stand out to prospective hires and show your support of their careers.

Ready to strengthen your workforce? Complete the Corporate Partner Interest Form to start a conversation with UAFS.