Does starbucks pay for half of its employee's college tuition?

Question

Does starbucks pay for half of its employee's college tuition?

Answer 1

It depends on your position with Starbucks.  Yes, they do assist with tuition, but, you should visit their website to find out what types of benefits are available to the position you seek.  Note: Starbucks might not be the best place to find a job as they just laid off 12,000 baristas.

Answer 2

Uh, no, they don't pay for "half" of your tuition - that is, unless your tuition is less than a couple of thousand bucks a year, and unless your classes are all "related to Starbucks business".

This is from the Starbucks HR document describing the tuition reimbursement program:

Starbucks tuition reimbursement program is available for partners who have at least one year of continuous service from the date of most recent hire, are eligible for Starbucks benefits at the time the course begins, earn at least a “C-” grade or “Pass” in “Pass/Fail” classes and are actively employed with Starbucks when reimbursement is processed by payroll.

Accredited courses relating to Starbucks business that are part of a GED, undergraduate, post-baccalaureate or eligible certificate program will be considered for approval. The maximum calendar year reimbursement, based on a partner’s position and length of continuous service at the beginning of each calendar year, is outlined below:

Below director level

Less than 36 months $500

36 but less than 60 months $750

60 months or more $1,000

*Director and above

All lengths of service $500

*Maximum calendar year reimbursement for directors and above is restricted by IRS nondiscrimination rules.