The AFSCME Free College Benefit makes it possible for you and your family members to earn your certificate, associate degree, or complete your bachelor’s degree completely online- with no cost to you!
Go back to school while you continue to work. If you’re unsure or get stuck, you’ll have online access to tutoring services, your enrollment advisor and your highly-qualified instructors.
Online classes let you study and complete assignments whenever you have time during your busy week. Each class will provide the assignment and test deadlines to help you manage your active life style.
Our programs are transfer-friendly, which means we want you to get as much credit as possible toward your degree for previous work. And we'll help you navigate transfer to other institutions, if that's your goal!
Many jobs and career paths today require higher education beyond high school. Whether you have previously attended college or you're just getting started, we have a place for you!
You won’t pay any out-of-pocket costs for tuition fees or e-books for participating programs at select schools. To be eligible, students must agree to use any federal financial aid grants or employer assistance. The Free College benefit will cover the rest- even if you aren’t eligible for any other aid!
Many programs recognize and accept previous college work or relevant work or military experience toward your degree.
With the AFSCME Free College Benefit, you and your family members can earn a degree or certificate online with no out-of-pocket costs to you, which can save you thousands of dollars.
The Free College Benefit covers any amount for tuition, fees or books that is not covered by Federal or Employer education grants.
Family of AFSCME members are defined as children (or stepchildren), grandchildren (or step-grandchildren), spouses, domestic partners, financial dependents, siblings and parents.