Guild Tuition benefit program
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Guild collaborates with employer and academic partners across the nation to offer a curated marketplace of high-quality education and learning programs, including those delivered online by Oregon State University Ecampus. These programs provide working adults with the support, guidance and resources needed to be successful — ensuring your new skills translate into an in-demand career pathway.
Get started with Oregon State University
- Complete the initial application process through Guild. You must complete the Guild application process before applying to Oregon State University.
- After you're approved through the Guild application process, you will receive an email with your next actions from Oregon State.
- Apply to Oregon State by following the directions provided in your individualized email.
Get your questions answered
Future Oregon State students
Prospective students may contact the Oregon State Ecampus enrollment services team for more details about learning online with OSU.
Current OSU Ecampus students
Newly admitted and current OSU Ecampus students may contact the Ecampus student services team for personalized assistance.
Questions about employer benefits
Specific benefit questions are best addressed by your Guild coach. If you don’t have a Guild coach, contact Guild directly.
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Guild frequently asked questions
How do I know if my employer offers tuition benefits through Guild?
Connect with your employer directly to learn if they collaborate with Guild.
I know my employer is in the Guild network. How do I find their Guild page?
To access your employer’s Guild network page, visit Guild’s Member Signup page to create an account or log in.
How do I know which programs I am eligible for?
To learn which academic programs are available to you through Guild, visit your employer’s Guild website or contact Guild directly via the Guild Help Center.
How do I apply to Oregon State if my employer is in the Guild network?
To ensure your eligibility, you must complete the Guild application process before applying to Oregon State University. Once you are approved through the Guild application process, you will receive an email from Oregon State with directions on how to complete the application process. Contact OSU’s Ecampus enrollment services team with any questions related to your OSU application.
When do my Guild benefits begin?
You can begin receiving Guild benefits at Oregon State University the term after your Guild application process is complete. For example, if you complete the application process in winter term, you will begin receiving Guild benefits in spring term. Oregon State's summer term consists of multiple sessions with various start and end dates. If you complete your Guild application process in early summer, you may be able to begin utilizing your benefit during one of the later summer term sessions.
How does billing work?
Guild funding will be reflected on your OSU student account by the end of the first week in each academic term. General questions about OSU billing can be directed to studentaccountservices@oregonstate.edu. If you have additional questions about billing, please contact ecampus.ess@oregonstate.edu.
How does billing work if I also have other forms of financial aid?
Financial Aid begins disbursement a week before the start of each academic term and Guild funding is reflected on your OSU student account by the end of the first week in each academic term, so your financial aid award will likely be applied to your student account bill first, except Veteran’s benefits. Your aid type has an impact on billing.
- Student Loans – Guild funding support is applied to your OSU student account in the amount approved by your employer. If this results in a negative balance on your OSU student account, you will receive a refund.
- Scholarships/Grants (Gift Aid) – After these funds are applied, if a balance remains, Guild funding support will be applied to your student account in the amount approved by your employer. Students do not receive a refund if the amount of gift aid plus the Guild funding support exceeds the OSU student account balance.
- Veteran’s Benefits – Guild support is applied to your OSU student account. If a balance remains, veteran’s benefits will be applied.
Questions about financial aid can be directed to financial.aid@oregonstate.edu. OSU billing questions can be directed to studentaccountservices@oregonstate.edu.
I have to change my term of enrollment. What do I do next?
Contact the appropriate OSU admissions office based on your student type:
If I leave my employer, can I continue learning online through Oregon State University?
Yes. If you are no longer employed by a Guild employer collaborator, you can still continue your education with OSU Ecampus, but you will need to self-fund the experience. Contact your Guild coach to learn more.
I am a current OSU student who now works for a Guild employer partner. Do I need to apply to OSU again?
You will need to complete the initial application process through Guild. Once approved, contact Ecampus Student Services so OSU can update your status as a Guild-eligible employee.
Will my education be funded if I switch to a different academic program?
Your employer has decided to fund specific academic programs. If you are considering an academic program change, please consult your Guild coach before making any changes to ensure you remain program-eligible.
Online learning frequently asked questions
What is the online learning experience like?
Oregon State is one of the nation’s top providers of online education. Every online course is designed to meet the highest-quality standards. As an OSU Ecampus student, you’ll have access to an academic advisor, career guidance, one-on-one success coaching, free online tutoring, library services and more. You’ll be part of a worldwide network of students and work closely with OSU expert faculty and instructors. Preview the online learning experience and explore student support resources for degree-seeking and nondegree students.
When can I start?
Oregon State is on a quarter-based academic calendar, which means classes are delivered online in the fall, winter, spring and summer terms. Most bachelor’s programs start each quarter. Graduate programs and microcredentials have variable start dates. You can learn more about each program’s start date when you browse programs.
Will my credits transfer?
Review transfer credit resources to learn more about transferring credit to OSU. If you are pursuing a microcredential, you are not eligible to transfer credit from another institution to meet the course requirements.
How can I learn about program cost and other financial aid opportunities?
Oregon State strives to support students in understanding the costs of higher education. Explore tuition information, including financial aid opportunities.
How are courses delivered?
Oregon State Ecampus delivers programs and courses in online and hybrid formats. Online courses are asynchronous, which means you can access lectures, readings and other course materials at any time. To get an idea of what Oregon State’s online courses are like, visit our online course preview.
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