Tuition reimbursement is the most popular kind of employer funding for college. Eligible employees pay for their education up front and can apply for a refund from their employer. Some policies also allow students to be reimbursed for fees, books, and other costs associated with their program. Family tuition reimbursement or discounts are also sometimes available. Instead of tuition reimbursement, employers may pay schools up front for the cost of an employee's classes. This makes college more accessible, as employees don't have to come up with a large sum of money beforehand to enroll. School partnerships are also common for employers who offer education funding. Companies may work with specific colleges to offer fully-funded degrees or tuition discounts to employees. Your employer also may partner with education networks such as Guild Education or Bright Horizons, which work with colleges across the country to offer degree programs for employees.