Tuition Incentive Plan (TIP)
Unlock your future, one course at a time
Your employer’s tuition benefit could help you take the next step in your career.
The UF ESSIE Tuition Incentive Plan, known as TIP gives eligible employees a simple way to get started on a graduate degree. If your employer offers a tuition-reimbursement plan, you may qualify for a one-time scholarship covering the tuition for your initial 1–3 credit-hour course through the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering’s distance learning program, UF EDGE.
Start your graduate degree while you work
With UF EDGE, you can pursue your graduate degree online, full- or part-time, while continuing to work. Flexible course schedules allow you to complete your coursework on your schedule and at your own pace, with the opportunity to finish your degree in as little as 24 months.
As an online UF EDGE student, you’ll receive the same instruction and take the same courses as on-campus students, while benefiting from reduced regular tuition rates.
Why TIP?
Who is eligible?
TIP is available to employees of any employer that offers a tuition-reimbursement plan, with no residency restriction. The program is for graduate master’s degree-seeking students.
TIP positions are limited and awarded on a first-come, first-served basis in the order admission is granted.
Ready to get started?
Applying for TIP is simple:
- Complete your free graduate application and submit all required materials by the posted deadline.
- Enter “TIP” in the specialization area of your application to indicate your interest.
- Provide documentation from your employer confirming that you have access to and are eligible for its tuition-reimbursement plan.
Take the first step
toward your graduate degree with TIP.