Tuition Benefit Programs
Vanderbilt University partners with EdAssist to administer the University’s tuition benefit programs. EdAssist is a leading provider of education solutions, offering an online self-service portal that provides a comprehensive, streamlined, and efficient way to coordinate tuition benefits.
EdAssist allows tuition benefit participants to apply for tuition benefits online. The EdAssist Portal provides 24/7 access to faculty and staff members to check application statuses, submit required documentation at their convenience, and experience efficient processing.
When to Apply
Faculty and staff may apply online through EdAssist starting 90 days prior to each class start date.
The DEADLINE to submit an application is 30 days after each class start date.
Processes
Applying: Apply online with EdAssist® starting 90 days prior to each class start date.
Processing: EdAssist® reviews the application and, if criteria are met, EdAssist® approves and notifies you of the updated status via email. EdAssist® generates a Letter of Credit for you to print or download and provide to the school. The school sends EdAssist® the completed Letter of Credit plus detailed invoice. EdAssist® processes payment to the school.
Status updates: You can access real-time status information online, anytime.
Applying: Apply online with EdAssist® starting 90 days prior to each class start date. The deadline to submit an application is 30 days after the class start date.
Documentation: Submit itemized invoice document/s at the time of your application for approval. It is advised to submit your application and itemized invoice as soon as possible to expedite your payment. Then, within 30 days of the course end date, submit proof of final grade documentation. Simply log into the EdAssist® Portal and upload documents (invoice, grade report, etc.) directly onto your application.
Processing: If all criteria are met, EdAssist® approves your direct payment and updates your status. EdAssist® then sends payment information to Payroll for processing on your next available paycheck.
Status updates: You can access real-time status information online, anytime via the EdAssist® Portal.
Applying: Apply online with EdAssist® starting 90 days prior to each class start date. The deadline to submit an application is 30 days after the class start date.
Documentation: Submit itemized invoice document/s at the time of your application for approval. It is advised to submit your application and itemized invoice as soon as possible to expedite your payment. Then, within 30 days of the course end date, submit proof of final grade documentation. Simply log into the EdAssist® Portal and upload documents (invoice, grade report, etc.) directly onto your application.
Processing: If all criteria are met, EdAssist® approves your direct payment and updates your status. EdAssist® then sends payment information to Payroll for processing on your next available paycheck.
Status updates: You can access real-time status information online, anytime via the EdAssist® Portal.
Resources
2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Tuition Rates
Yearly Tuition Semester Quarter
$58,130.00 $29,065.00 $19,376.67
70% Benefit $20,345.50 $13,563.67
55% Benefit $15,985.75 $10,657.17
Tutorials
Contact EdAssist
Customer Support: you can talk to a Customer Service Representative between 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. EST, Monday through Friday, by calling (844) 266.1532.
Chat: you can chat with a Customer Service Representative between 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. EST, Monday – Friday, by clicking on the Support Services icon in EdAssist (question mark at top right of screen) then selecting Get Live Help.
Support Ticket: you can open a support ticket by clicking on the Support Services icon in EdAssist (question mark at top right of screen) then selecting Support, and then Create a Support Ticket.
Email: you can email a Customer Service Representative at VUTuitionBenefit@edassist.com
Note: The IRS limits the amount employees can be reimbursed for education/tuition before taxes are applied to $5,250. Any reimbursement above this amount will be reported as taxable income. Please see the IRS web page for more information.