Advancing your skills can transform your career, but we know funding the investment can be a barrier. Here’s the good news: many employers help with continuing education expenses. Here are three tips on how to ask your employer to fund your tuition expenses.
Many employers offer tuition reimbursement as part of their employee benefits package. Check your employee manual or send a note to your HR team to find out if this is an option for you.
Even if your employer doesn't offer a formal tuition reimbursement benefit, they may still help you cover the costs of the course. Here are some tips for making a compelling pitch for reimbursement!
Prepare a clearly outlined, and professional presentation. Center your messaging around how tuition reimbursement will save or make the business money.
Here’s some employer-centered ideas for your presentation:
Include in your presentation your willingness to commit to your proposed plan. Consider offering one or more of the following:
Start with this email template. Just copy and edit to fit.
Hi [MANAGER NAME],
I would like to continue my professional growth by enrolling in this AI for Marketing course offered by University of Nebraska-Lincoln. It’s a 5-week online program with on-demand modules that I can complete around my schedule. The course is taught by experienced marketers who use AI strategically in their day-to-day work and focus on practical, hands-on learning I can apply immediately.
This training matters because AI is rapidly changing how marketing teams operate. Marketers are expected to move faster, explain results more clearly, and deliver impact across more channels than ever. Rather than experimenting with AI tools in an ad hoc way, this course provides a structured approach to using AI strategically—improving performance, scaling high-quality creative, and supporting smarter decision-making.
Here are a few course highlights:
I anticipate being able to apply these skills immediately—even before the course is complete—to improve our marketing efforts.
Thank you for your support in my professional development.
Best,
[NAME]
A company that invests in your personal growth earns your return value and loyalty. It’s a win-win proposition. And remember, if you don’t ask, it’s not likely they’ll offer. The worst thing that can happen is they say no. Take the initiative—they’ll appreciate it in the long run!
