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College Courses

Support for local Community College General Education and prerequisite courses.

The Education Fund provides support for General Education and prerequisite courses through our College Courses program for all eligible members. Take up to six courses per calendar year (maximum of two courses per semester/quarter).

Participants accepted into the program can receive the following:

  • Financial assistance — with tuition and required fees (including books or mandatory fees)
  • Career Guidance — Education Fund Career Counselors assist with education plans.
  • Academic Support — We partner with Tutor.com which offers live one-on-one tutoring for approved courses and is available on a limited basis to select participants. Speak to your Career Counselor for more information.
  • Online Preparation — We offer several online educational resources to help you navigate and prepare for the learning environment.

Education Providers

Southern California
Northern California
Northwest
Nevada
Colorado

Application Periods

Semester-Based Providers

  • California region – Winter/Spring Semester 2027: October 12, 2026 – December 11, 2026
  • Nevada region – Winter/Spring Semester 2027: October 12, 2026 – December 11, 2026
  • Colorado region – Winter/Spring Semester 2027: October 12, 2026 – December 18, 2026

Note: All of the Nevada and Colorado providers listed above and all of the California providers except Foothill College listed above, are on a semester-based academic calendar.

Quarter-Based Providers

  • Winter Quarter 2027: October 12, 2026 – December 4, 2026

Note: all of the Northwest providers listed above, as well as Foothill College in Northern California, are on a quarter-based academic calendar.

Eligibility Criteria

You are eligible for College Courses support through the Education Fund, if you:

  • Work in a bargaining unit position for which an Employer has agreed to make contributions to the Fund.
  • Have completed your probationary period.
  • Are a regular benefited full-time or part-time employee. In addition, on-call or per diem employees working, at minimum, two shifts per month over the most recent six-month period.
  • Applicants must meet the requirements and prerequisites for the class for which they are supported through the Education Fund.

Please Note: If you are an on-call or per diem applicant, you MUST submit documentation to verify that you have worked a minimum of two shifts per month for the last six months. Please be prepared with the required documents when applying.

How To Apply

If you meet the above Eligibility criteria for this program and are interested in applying, you must schedule an appointment with your Education Fund Career Counselor before you can apply. You can make an appointment via MyEdFund, our secure, online member portal.

FAQ: Eligibility & Application

How do I become eligible for the College Courses program?
When can I apply?
When will I hear about my application status?
Do I need to apply every semester or quarter to the College Courses program?
Will my books be covered?

FAQ: Program Coverage & Options

What is covered in the College Courses program?
What enrollment options are available through the College Courses program?
How many courses are covered per year?
Will my books be covered?

FAQ: Tuition Reimbursement

How do I get reimbursed for tuition and/or books under the Tuition Reimbursement option?
How do I submit my final grade each term?

FAQ: Program Accountability & Resources

What happens if I drop a class?
What is a Sanction?
How often must I check in with my Career Counselor?
What happens if the class I want to attend is full?
Is tutoring available?
Who should I speak to if I have questions about the program while going to school?