Tuition Benefits

Strategic Partnerships

Make Your Education More Affordable

Your employer may offer tuition benefits through a Strategic Partnership with Buena Vista University. Whether you're pursuing an undergraduate, online, or graduate degree, BVU can help you take the next step toward your educational and career goals.

Explore Programs See If Your Employer is a Strategic Partner

Tuition Benefits

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Your employer could help pay for your education.

Buena Vista University partners with employers across Iowa and beyond to help make higher education more affordable. If you work for a participating Strategic Partner, you—and eligible family members—may qualify for exclusive tuition benefits.

Depending on your program, benefits may include:

  • Up to 30% tuition savings for eligible online undergraduate programs
  • Up to 30% tuition savings for the Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership
  • $250–$2,000 annually toward eligible on-campus undergraduate programs in Storm Lake

Employer Partnerships

BVU partners with more than 200 employers, school districts, healthcare organizations, community colleges, and businesses to help make higher education more affordable. If your employer is a current Strategic Partner, you may qualify for tuition benefits for eligible BVU programs.

Find the Right Program for Your Goals

Whether you're starting your first degree, finishing what you started, or advancing your career, BVU offers flexible programs designed to help you reach your educational and professional goals.

On-Campus Undergraduate Programs

Experience a personalized education on BVU's lakeside campus in Storm Lake, Iowa. Choose from 65+ undergraduate majors and programs while learning through hands-on experiences and meaningful faculty mentorship.

Online Undergraduate Programs

Earn your bachelor's degree online with the flexibility to balance work, family, and life. Accelerated courses, personalized support, and multiple start dates help you achieve your goals on your schedule.

Graduate Education

Advance your career with BVU's Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership. Designed for working professionals, this flexible online graduate program helps you build leadership skills while balancing work and life.

Using Your Strategic Partnership Benefit Is Easy

Explore Your Program

Choose the eligible undergraduate or graduate program that aligns with your educational and career goals.

Apply to BVU

Complete your application and indicate your employer if they are a Strategic Partner.

Verify Your Eligibility

Complete any required financial aid and employment verification to confirm your Strategic Partnership benefit.

Receive Your Tuition Benefit

Once your eligibility is confirmed, your tuition benefit will be applied according to your employer's partnership agreement.

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More Than Tuition Savings

Support for Your Success

You're Supported Every Step of the Way

A tuition benefit helps make college more affordable. At BVU, you'll also have the personalized support and resources to help you succeed from your first class through graduation.

  • Academic Advising – Personalized degree planning
  • Financial Support – Guidance on tuition, financial aid, and partnership benefits
  • Tutoring – Academic support when you need it
  • Technology Support – Assistance staying connected
  • Virtual Library Services – Research resources wherever you learn

Take the Next Step

Whether you're beginning your college journey, completing your bachelor's degree, or advancing your career, BVU is ready to help you make the most of your Strategic Partnership benefits.