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The Union College Benefit

Union Plus helps union members and their families access valuable benefits, including the opportunity to explore affordable education pathways through Union College Benefit powered by Edvance. As an education partner of Union Plus, we help members find programs that align with their life and career goals.

Our expert student guidance supports members in a wide range of AFL-CIO affiliated unions, including those who work in the public sector, building trades, industrial/manufacturing, service, transportation, entertainment, and more.

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FOR UNION MEMBERS AND FAMILY

Make the Most of Your College Benefit

Are you a member of an AFL-CIO affiliated union? The Union College Benefit powered by Edvance offers guidance and support that removes many of the obstacles that keep working adults from finishing a college degree.

Cost: Up to 40% discounted tuition that is stackable with other financial aid.

Choice: We partner with accredited schools and help match you with the right program.

Process: All programs are 100% online, no campus attendance required.

Real Results: Programs focus on in-demand careers.

Are you a union leader? Learn how we can help you share this benefit with members here.

Your Union College Benefit helps you advance your education and opens the door to new opportunities. You can choose from more than 200 online degree and certificate programs.

In-Demand Skills

Degrees in business, criminal justice, healthcare, marketing, psychology and more.

Flexible Learning

Enroll in online programs that allow you to further your education without pausing your life.

Strong Support

Edvance provides guidance from program selection to graduation.

Use Your Union College Benefit With Our Education Partners

Education Partners

We carefully select colleges and universities that deliver high-quality, career-focused education built for working adults. Our network features accredited, transfer-friendly programs designed to create opportunities for career advancement and stability

Associate Degrees

An associate degree is typically a two-year, 60-credit program. It can be a shorter path for working adults who do not have a degree yet and want to build career-ready skills now, with the option to transfer credits toward a bachelor’s degree when the time is right.

For union members, associate degrees can be especially useful for career mobility and advancement into roles that require some college education. These programs may appeal to members in a wide variety of unions, including AFSCME, AFGE, USW, IBEW, APWU, AFA-CWA, UFCW, CWA, OPEIU, IUOE, NALC, IATSE, AFSA, and more AFL-CIO unions.

Popular associate degrees for union members and AFL-CIO affiliated members and their families include:

Associate in General Studies / Academic Transfer

Associate in Business Administration

Associate in Healthcare Administration

Associate in Criminal Justice

Associate in Information Technology or Cybersecurity

Associate in Health Information Management

Associate in Psychology

Associate in Health Sciences

Associate in Industrial Engineering Technology

Associate in Education

We have over 200+ programs in business, management, technology, healthcare and more. Explore on your own or get matched to a best-fit school recommendation.

Bachelor’s Degrees

Bachelor Degrees

Typically a four-year program or about 120 credit hours, a bachelor’s degree offers greater depth of knowledge in a field than an associate degree. For many union members, a bachelor’s degree can support career advancement, degree completion, supervisory pathways or eligibility for roles where a four-year credential is preferred or required.

These programs may appeal to members in a wide variety of unions, These programs may appeal to members in a wide variety of unions, including AFSCME, AFGE, USW, IBEW, APWU, AFA-CWA, UFCW, CWA, OPEIU, IUOE, NALC, IATSE, AFSA, and more AFL-CIO unions.

Popular bachelor’s degrees for union members and families include:

Bachelor’s in Business Administration or Management

Bachelor’s in Organizational Leadership

Bachelor’s in Healthcare Administration

Bachelor’s in Information Systems or Cybersecurity

Bachelor’s in General Studies

Bachelor’s in Criminal Justice

Bachelor’s in Psychology

Bachelor’s in Health and Human Services

We have over 200+ programs in business, management, technology, healthcare and more. Explore on your own or get matched to a best-fit school recommendation.

Graduate Degrees

Master’s and doctoral programs are designed for members who already hold a bachelor’s degree and want to go further. For union members, graduate programs can support advancement into management, public administration, healthcare leadership, education, technology, analytics, social services or organizational leadership roles.

These programs may appeal to members in a wide variety of unions, including AFSCME, AFGE, USW, IBEW, APWU, AFA-CWA, UFCW, CWA, OPEIU, IUOE, NALC, IATSE, AFSA, and more AFL-CIO unions.

Popular graduate degrees for union members include:

MBA (Master of Business Administration)

MA or MS in Organizational Leadership

MS in Healthcare Administration

Master’s in Psychology

Master’s of Science in Nursing (MSN)

Great for: Experienced nurses with an RN who are ready to step out of direct patient care and into roles focused on managing teams, overseeing departments, or leading healthcare organizations.

Specializations like Family Nurse Practitioner, Adult Gerontology Acute/Primary Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Nurse Practioner, Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner are available*. RN to MSN and BSN to MSN pathways are available*.

*Subject to state eligibility.

Master’s of Social Work (MSW)

Master of Education (M.Ed)

We have over 200+ programs in business, management, technology, healthcare and more. Explore on your own or get matched to a best-fit school recommendation.

Certificates & Diplomas

Certificates and Diplomas

Short, focused programs are a manageable way to build a specific skill, explore a new area or add a credential without committing to a full degree. These programs may appeal to members in a wide variety of unions, including AFSCME, AFGE, USW, IBEW, APWU, AFA-CWA, UFCW, CWA, OPEIU, IUOE, NALC, IATSE, AFSA, and more AFL-CIO unions.

Popular certificate programs for AFL-CIO affiliated union members and family include:

Business Administration Certificate

Cybersecurity Certificate

Logistics Certificate

Lean Six Sigma Certificate

Medical Assisting Diploma

Information Systems Certificate

Medical Coding Diploma

We have over 200+ programs in business, management, technology, healthcare and more. Explore on your own or get matched to a best-fit school recommendation.

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How the Union College Benefit Works

Union College Benefit powered Edvance offers a straightforward, affordable way to advance your career through education.

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Find Your Program

Fill out the form on this page to quickly identify a school and program that aligns with your goals or explore our school and program listings on your own.

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Complete Your Application

Once you are matched with a school, you receive a specialized link to apply. After you apply, you will connect with the school and receive specific information about your program, costs and transfer credits.

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Maximize Your Benefit

Submit your FAFSA to find out if you are eligible for federal aid, which can further minimize your out-of-pocket costs.

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Enroll and Start Class

Once you are accepted, your academic advisor will work with you to finalize your registration and prepare you to start classes.

Frequently Asked Questions About the Union College Benefits

Who is eligible for Union College Benefit through Edvance?

How much can union members or their families save on tuition with Edvance?

Are degree programs from schools that partner with Union College Benefit available online?

What types of programs are available?

What programs are a strong fit for union members?

Can I earn a certificate before committing to a degree?

Will my prior credits transfer?

How does financial aid work with this benefit?

The Union College Benefit may help reduce tuition costs through discounted rates at participating schools and can be combined with eligible financial aid, tuition reimbursement, tuition assistance, or scholarships.

It is highly recommended that you also complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) to see whether you qualify for federal financial aid, which may further lower out-of-pocket costs. Even if you believe your family makes too much money to qualify for need-based aid, submitting the form at StudentAid.gov opens doors to scholarships, work-study programs, low-interest federal loans, and state-specific grants.

Who are the Student Success Coordinators and what do they help with?

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Associate Degrees

Associate Degrees

Associate in General Studies / Academic Transfer

Associate in Business Administration

Associate in Healthcare Administration

Associate in Criminal Justice

Associate in Information Technology or Cybersecurity

Associate in Health Information Management

Associate in Psychology

Associate in Health Sciences

Associate in Industrial Engineering Technology

Associate in Education

Bachelor’s Degrees

Bachelor Degrees

Bachelor’s in Business Administration or Management

Bachelor’s in Organizational Leadership

Bachelor’s in Healthcare Administration

Bachelor’s in Information Systems or Cybersecurity

Bachelor’s in General Studies

Bachelor’s in Criminal Justice

Bachelor’s in Psychology

Bachelor’s in Health and Human Services

Graduate Degrees

Graduate Degrees

MBA (Master of Business Administration)

MA or MS in Organizational Leadership

MS in Healthcare Administration

Master’s in Psychology

Master’s of Science in Nursing (MSN)

Master’s of Social Work (MSW)

Master of Education (M.Ed)

Certificates & Diplomas

Certificates and Diplomas

Business Administration Certificate

Cybersecurity Certificate

Logistics Certificate

Lean Six Sigma Certificate

Medical Assisting Diploma

Information Systems Certificate

Medical Coding Diploma

How the Union College Benefit Works

Find Your Program

Complete Your Application

Maximize Your Benefit

Enroll and Start Class

Frequently Asked Questions About the Union College Benefits

Who is eligible for Union College Benefit through Edvance?

How much can union members or their families save on tuition with Edvance?

Are degree programs from schools that partner with Union College Benefit available online?

What types of programs are available?

What programs are a strong fit for union members?

Can I earn a certificate before committing to a degree?

Will my prior credits transfer?

How does financial aid work with this benefit?

Who are the Student Success Coordinators and what do they help with?

Find Your Best Match School & Program

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