You do not have to commit to a large upfront cost.

At AOEU, tuition is billed per course, and you can register without paying immediately. Your full tuition is simply due by the course start date

This means you can:

• Take one course at a time
• Adjust your pace based on your budget
  Pre-register and make small payments toward your tuition
• You can easily find the tuition cost and required materials for each course on our website and in the catalog.

Many schools and districts offer tuition reimbursement as part of their benefits.

Here’s how it typically works:

• You pay for your course
• You complete the course and submit your official transcript
• Your district reimburses part or all of the cost

It is worth checking with your union rep or HR department to see what is available to you.

In many districts, earning graduate credits can lead to salary increases.

That means your coursework can start paying you back.

For example, completing a BA+15 can help offset your tuition costs over time.

This article walks you through the 3 steps to leverage your salary increase:

• 1. Get familiar with your salary schedule.
• 2. Figure out when you’ll break even.
• 3. Determine your return on investment.

You don’t have to crunch the numbers – use AOEU’s ROI Calculator to do the math for you.

If you want to move through your program more quickly, financing may be an option.

Once you are accepted into a program, AOEU can verify your enrollment for loan applications.

AOEU is unable to provide financial advice, and we don’t work with any preferred lenders. We always recommend reviewing interest rates and fees carefully before choosing a loan!