{"id":899,"date":"2025-12-04T09:11:28","date_gmt":"2025-12-04T09:11:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev-benefits2024.pantheonsite.io\/us\/?page_id=899"},"modified":"2026-03-26T20:51:38","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T20:51:38","slug":"education-assistance","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/benefits.aecom.com\/us\/education-assistance\/","title":{"rendered":"Education Assistance"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns sticky-sidebar-container is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-cbe57604 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.667%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns sticky-sidebar-container is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-cbe57604 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.667%\">\n<p>Our Education Assistance Program provides tuition reimbursement to help you pay for approved coursework taken at an accredited college or university \u2014 up to $5,250 if you are a regular full-time employee or $2,625 if you are a regular part-time employee, each calendar year. Our partner for the Education Assistance&nbsp;benefit&nbsp;is Alight.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can log in to apply for an Education Assistance benefit at any time. The deadline for&nbsp;submitting&nbsp;claims toward the current plan year&nbsp;is in&nbsp;November of that year. For example, the deadline for&nbsp;submitting&nbsp;claims for expenses toward the 2026 plan year is November 13, 2026.\u202f&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Educational Assistance FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-aecom-blocks-aecom-accordion\">\n\t<div class=\"accordion\" id=\"accordion-1766067784935-cb4zbumr9\">\n\t\t\n\n<div class=\"accordion-item wp-block-aecom-blocks-aecom-accordion-item\">\n    <h2 class=\"accordion-header\">\n      <button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#accordion-1766067784959-i8i929000\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-1766067784959-i8i929000\">\n        <strong>What is the Education Assistance program?<\/strong>\u00a0      <\/button>\n    <\/h2>\n    <div id=\"accordion-1766067784959-i8i929000\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion-1766067784935-cb4zbumr9\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-body\">\n        \n\n<p>The Education Assistance Program provides financial&nbsp;assistance&nbsp;to help you further your&nbsp;education&nbsp;so you may improve your job-related skills and&nbsp;possible career&nbsp;promotional opportunities.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion-item wp-block-aecom-blocks-aecom-accordion-item\">\n    <h2 class=\"accordion-header\">\n      <button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#accordion-1766067784963-8e894fzxg\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-1766067784963-8e894fzxg\">\n        <strong>Who is eligible to\u00a0participate\u00a0in the program?<\/strong>      <\/button>\n    <\/h2>\n    <div id=\"accordion-1766067784963-8e894fzxg\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion-1766067784935-cb4zbumr9\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-body\">\n        \n\n<p>All employees classified as&nbsp;a regular&nbsp;full-time and classified as&nbsp;a part-time employee working at least 20 hours per week are eligible to&nbsp;participate,&nbsp;unless&nbsp;precluded by a union, collective bargaining agreement, SCA or other contract.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion-item wp-block-aecom-blocks-aecom-accordion-item\">\n    <h2 class=\"accordion-header\">\n      <button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#accordion-1766067797777-js8jrlmdf\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-1766067797777-js8jrlmdf\">\n        <strong>What is the maximum reimbursement I can receive under the Education Assistance Program?\u00a0<\/strong>      <\/button>\n    <\/h2>\n    <div id=\"accordion-1766067797777-js8jrlmdf\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion-1766067784935-cb4zbumr9\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-body\">\n        \n\n<p>Employees classified as&nbsp;a regular&nbsp;full-time&nbsp;employee&nbsp;may receive a maximum reimbursement of up to $5,250 per calendar year for undergraduate and graduate courses. Employees classified as&nbsp;a regular&nbsp;part-time&nbsp;employee&nbsp;may receive a maximum reimbursement of up to $2,625 per calendar year for undergraduate and graduate courses.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion-item wp-block-aecom-blocks-aecom-accordion-item\">\n    <h2 class=\"accordion-header\">\n      <button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#accordion-1766067800070-ddvg76amu\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-1766067800070-ddvg76amu\">\n        <strong>How do I apply for Education Assistance?<\/strong>      <\/button>\n    <\/h2>\n    <div id=\"accordion-1766067800070-ddvg76amu\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion-1766067784935-cb4zbumr9\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-body\">\n        \n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"  \">Log in to your account at&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.myaecombenefits.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">myAECOMbenefits.com<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"  \">Go to the Other Benefits menu at the top of the page.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"  \">Select Education Assistance.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"  \">Complete the steps to&nbsp;submit&nbsp;a request for pre-approval&nbsp;prior to your course&nbsp;start.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion-item wp-block-aecom-blocks-aecom-accordion-item\">\n    <h2 class=\"accordion-header\">\n      <button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#accordion-1766067801846-t4fnpvd29\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-1766067801846-t4fnpvd29\">\n        <strong>What criteria must I meet to receive reimbursement under AECOM\u2019s Education Assistance Program?<\/strong>      <\/button>\n    <\/h2>\n    <div id=\"accordion-1766067801846-t4fnpvd29\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion-1766067784935-cb4zbumr9\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-body\">\n        \n\n<p>You must:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"  \">Apply for and receive pre-approval before beginning your coursework from your manager (see the next FAQ for details).&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"  \">Be enrolled&nbsp;in job-related coursework at an accredited college or university. Accredited colleges and universities which belong to the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) are listed as available providers.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"  \">Receive a grade of C- or better\/pass in the course taken.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"  \">Upon completion of your course, you may&nbsp;submit&nbsp;your request for reimbursement by logging into\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/leplb0320.upoint.alight.com\/web\/aecom\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">myAECOMbenefits.com<\/a>\u202fand under the Other Benefits menu at the top of the page&nbsp;select&nbsp;Education Assistance. Then select Submit Docs to upload your grade report, itemized&nbsp;receipts&nbsp;and other documentation to&nbsp;provide&nbsp;that your expenses are eligible for reimbursement.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion-item wp-block-aecom-blocks-aecom-accordion-item\">\n    <h2 class=\"accordion-header\">\n      <button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#accordion-1766067803824-sf0ywpv6c\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-1766067803824-sf0ywpv6c\">\n        <strong>How and when do I obtain pre-approval from my manager?<\/strong>      <\/button>\n    <\/h2>\n    <div id=\"accordion-1766067803824-sf0ywpv6c\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion-1766067784935-cb4zbumr9\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-body\">\n        \n\n<p>Prior to your course(s) beginning, you must&nbsp;submit&nbsp;a request for pre-approval to your manager. You can&nbsp;submit&nbsp;your request by logging into\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/leplb0320.upoint.alight.com\/web\/aecom\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">myAECOMbenefits.com<\/a>\u202fand under Other Benefits at the top of the page select Education Assistance. Follow the prompts to apply for tuition&nbsp;assistance&nbsp;and enter your course information. You must include the course name, the&nbsp;course&nbsp;start&nbsp;and end dates, and the accredited institution at which you are taking the course, along with other information. This ensures that your coursework meets the criteria for qualification under the Education Assistance Program.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<br>After&nbsp;you\u2019ve&nbsp;entered all the required information, your manager will receive an email notification that action is needed to approve your request. Your manager may also log onto their own account on <a href=\"https:\/\/leplb0320.upoint.alight.com\/web\/aecom\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">myAECOMbenefits.com<\/a> and approve your&nbsp;request. Under Other Benefits \u2014 Education Assistance, your manager will see an action to approve\/decline your request.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion-item wp-block-aecom-blocks-aecom-accordion-item\">\n    <h2 class=\"accordion-header\">\n      <button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#accordion-1766067805744-dxuty9f2o\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-1766067805744-dxuty9f2o\">\n        <strong>Do the pre-approvals expire?<\/strong>\u00a0      <\/button>\n    <\/h2>\n    <div id=\"accordion-1766067805744-dxuty9f2o\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion-1766067784935-cb4zbumr9\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-body\">\n        \n\n<p>Yes, pre-approvals expire 105 days after the course end date. If your pre-approval expires, you must complete a new pre-approval request for the course you are taking.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<br>Example: Your course start date is January&nbsp;5,&nbsp;2026&nbsp;and your course ends on May 5, 2026. Since the pre-approval&nbsp;expiration&nbsp;is&nbsp;105 days&nbsp;after the course end date, your pre-approval would expire on August 18, 2026.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion-item wp-block-aecom-blocks-aecom-accordion-item\">\n    <h2 class=\"accordion-header\">\n      <button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#accordion-1766067808182-b995p7wty\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-1766067808182-b995p7wty\">\n        <strong>What expenses are eligible for reimbursement?<\/strong>      <\/button>\n    <\/h2>\n    <div id=\"accordion-1766067808182-b995p7wty\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion-1766067784935-cb4zbumr9\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-body\">\n        \n\n<p>Eligible fees include the cost of course(s), books, enrollment, registration, facility, campus fees, technology, library fees, shipping and&nbsp;handling for&nbsp;textbooks, student information services, book rentals, course supplied tools, internet access fees, lab fees, admissions, online learning\/distance learning, equipment fees, instructional fees, program fees and college fees. If fees are&nbsp;requested, the&nbsp;receipt&nbsp;documentation provided upon course completion must reflect the specific fees by name and amount.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are participating in the University of Arizona Global Campus <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uagc.edu\/partnerships\/corporate\/aecom\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Full Tuition Grant<\/a> program, you are responsible for the cost of course materials, books and fees. <\/p>\n\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion-item wp-block-aecom-blocks-aecom-accordion-item\">\n    <h2 class=\"accordion-header\">\n      <button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#accordion-1766067809744-4cpeqrc9h\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-1766067809744-4cpeqrc9h\">\n        <strong>What can I\u00a0submit\u00a0as proof of successful course completion?<\/strong>\u00a0      <\/button>\n    <\/h2>\n    <div id=\"accordion-1766067809744-4cpeqrc9h\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion-1766067784935-cb4zbumr9\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-body\">\n        \n\n<p>You may&nbsp;submit&nbsp;your official transcript, report&nbsp;card&nbsp;or online grade posting. The document should clearly&nbsp;indicate&nbsp;your name, the class name, semester, grade&nbsp;received&nbsp;and school name. In addition, you must&nbsp;submit&nbsp;an account statement showing&nbsp;line-item&nbsp;detail of the expenses you have paid.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are participating in the University of Arizona Global Campus <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uagc.edu\/partnerships\/corporate\/aecom\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Full Tuition Grant<\/a> program, you may submit the deferred invoice in place of proof of payment. <\/p>\n\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion-item wp-block-aecom-blocks-aecom-accordion-item\">\n    <h2 class=\"accordion-header\">\n      <button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#accordion-1766067812171-lcyzhxcwh\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-1766067812171-lcyzhxcwh\">\n        <strong>When is the year-end deadline for\u00a0submitting\u00a0requests for the 2026\u00a0calendar\/plan year?<\/strong>      <\/button>\n    <\/h2>\n    <div id=\"accordion-1766067812171-lcyzhxcwh\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion-1766067784935-cb4zbumr9\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-body\">\n        \n\n<p>The deadline to receive reimbursement in the 2026&nbsp;plan year is November 13, 2026. Only claims received by November 13, with all required documentation will be reimbursed in&nbsp;2026. Claims received after the deadline (or received incomplete by the deadline) will be processed in the next program year. Please keep in mind that a maximum of $5,250 for employees classified as regular full-time and $2,625 for employees classified as regular part-time can be paid during any calendar\/plan year.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion-item wp-block-aecom-blocks-aecom-accordion-item\">\n    <h2 class=\"accordion-header\">\n      <button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#accordion-1766067813744-k3tcctpki\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-1766067813744-k3tcctpki\">\n        <strong>If I take courses in the fall and they end in December, how can I be reimbursed if the deadline for\u00a0submitting\u00a0completed information is November 13?<\/strong>      <\/button>\n    <\/h2>\n    <div id=\"accordion-1766067813744-k3tcctpki\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion-1766067784935-cb4zbumr9\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-body\">\n        \n\n<p>If you haven\u2019t completed your coursework by the year-end deadline but will by the end of the calendar year, you may submit a letter or email from your instructor on the school\u2019s letterhead or school email account stating that you will achieve a grade of C- or better, or will pass the course if it\u2019s pass\/fail, along with your request for reimbursement. The letter or email from your professor will satisfy the grade&nbsp;requirement.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion-item wp-block-aecom-blocks-aecom-accordion-item\">\n    <h2 class=\"accordion-header\">\n      <button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#accordion-1766067815905-9ycf2nhd2\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-1766067815905-9ycf2nhd2\">\n        <strong>When and how will I receive my reimbursement?<\/strong>      <\/button>\n    <\/h2>\n    <div id=\"accordion-1766067815905-9ycf2nhd2\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion-1766067784935-cb4zbumr9\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-body\">\n        \n\n<p>This reimbursement will be paid within two pay periods on your normal paycheck, if all required documentation is&nbsp;submitted&nbsp;and approved. Please read the&nbsp;previous&nbsp;FAQ for year-end considerations.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion-item wp-block-aecom-blocks-aecom-accordion-item\">\n    <h2 class=\"accordion-header\">\n      <button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#accordion-1766067817709-lc2dxakpw\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-1766067817709-lc2dxakpw\">\n        <strong>Can I track my reimbursement request?<\/strong>\u00a0      <\/button>\n    <\/h2>\n    <div id=\"accordion-1766067817709-lc2dxakpw\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion-1766067784935-cb4zbumr9\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-body\">\n        \n\n<p>You can track the status of your submission in the Education Assistance section&nbsp;at\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/leplb0320.upoint.alight.com\/web\/aecom\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">myAECOMbenefits.com<\/a>\u202f(under Other Benefits at the top of the&nbsp;page).&nbsp;Reimbursement statuses will change as itemized receipts and other documentation are received. You will also see a change in status when a decision has been made&nbsp;regarding&nbsp;your reimbursement request.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion-item wp-block-aecom-blocks-aecom-accordion-item\">\n    <h2 class=\"accordion-header\">\n      <button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#accordion-1766067819779-s3g5iolg9\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-1766067819779-s3g5iolg9\">\n        <strong>What happens if I decide to voluntarily\u00a0terminate\u00a0my employment with AECOM?<\/strong>\u00a0      <\/button>\n    <\/h2>\n    <div id=\"accordion-1766067819779-s3g5iolg9\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion-1766067784935-cb4zbumr9\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-body\">\n        \n\n<p>To receive the Education Assistance&nbsp;Program&nbsp;reimbursement, you must be employed with AECOM at the time of reimbursement. If you voluntarily leave AECOM within one year of receiving reimbursement, you will&nbsp;be responsible for&nbsp;repaying the reimbursement expense to AECOM.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion-item wp-block-aecom-blocks-aecom-accordion-item\">\n    <h2 class=\"accordion-header\">\n      <button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#accordion-1766067822248-pa7hu62s2\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-1766067822248-pa7hu62s2\">\n        <em>\u00a0<\/em><strong>What happens if my employment with AECOM is involuntarily\u00a0terminated?<\/strong>      <\/button>\n    <\/h2>\n    <div id=\"accordion-1766067822248-pa7hu62s2\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion-1766067784935-cb4zbumr9\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-body\">\n        \n\n<p>If you are&nbsp;participating&nbsp;in the Education Assistance Program, and AECOM&nbsp;terminates&nbsp;your employment for lack of work or other reason not related to your performance, you will not&nbsp;be required&nbsp;to reimburse the company for approved courses completed prior to the termination date. Also, you will be reimbursed for any approved coursework you are enrolled in at the time of termination, provided you complete all applicable paperwork within&nbsp;90 days&nbsp;after completion of the course(s).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion-item wp-block-aecom-blocks-aecom-accordion-item\">\n    <h2 class=\"accordion-header\">\n      <button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#accordion-1766067823707-zbghyzea3\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-1766067823707-zbghyzea3\">\n        <strong>As a manager, how do I approve pre-approval requests?<\/strong>      <\/button>\n    <\/h2>\n    <div id=\"accordion-1766067823707-zbghyzea3\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion-1766067784935-cb4zbumr9\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-body\">\n        \n\n<p>Once&nbsp;you\u2019ve&nbsp;received the email notification that your approval is needed, click approve or&nbsp;deny on&nbsp;the email. You will receive a reminder email if you do not respond to the first request for approval.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion-item wp-block-aecom-blocks-aecom-accordion-item\">\n    <h2 class=\"accordion-header\">\n      <button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#accordion-1766067825442-7sudfve1z\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-1766067825442-7sudfve1z\">\n        <strong>Who do I contact if I have questions about the Education Assistance Program?<\/strong>      <\/button>\n    <\/h2>\n    <div id=\"accordion-1766067825442-7sudfve1z\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion-1766067784935-cb4zbumr9\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-body\">\n        \n\n<p>Reach out to the\u202fAECOM Benefits Service Center.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading mb-3\">Related Programs&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"  \">Student Loan Refinancing and Counseling\u202fthrough&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/benefits.aecom.com\/us\/gradifi-student-loan-refinancing-and-counseling\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/benefits.aecom.com\/us\/gradifi-student-loan-refinancing-and-counseling\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gradifi<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"  \"><a href=\"https:\/\/benefits.aecom.com\/us\/first-time-licensure\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/benefits.aecom.com\/us\/first-time-licensure\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">First-Time Licensure\u202f<\/a>program through AECOM.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"  \"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uagc.edu\/partnerships\/corporate\/aecom\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Full Tuition Grant<\/a>:\u202fIn partnership with the University of Arizona Global Campus (formerly called&nbsp;Ashford University), you may earn your degree with no student loan debt. Your tuition is covered through a combination of the Global Campus\u2019s Leadership Development Grant and our Education Assistance benefit.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column sticky-sidebar is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-earth-green-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/leplb0320.upoint.alight.com\/web\/aecom\/login?forkPage=false\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Review Your Benefit Selection<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-cover quick-links\" style=\"padding-top:40px;padding-right:40px;padding-bottom:40px;padding-left:40px;min-height:50px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span 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href=\"https:\/\/www.uagc.edu\/partnerships\/corporate\/aecom\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Full Tuition Grant<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"  \"><a href=\"https:\/\/benefits.aecom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/documents\/US\/education_assistance\/masters_degree.pdf\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"19\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Save on Master&#8217;s Degrees<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"  \"><a href=\"https:\/\/benefits.aecom.com\/us\/first-time-licensure\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/benefits.aecom.com\/us\/first-time-licensure\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">First-Time Licensure<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light resources-sidebar has-vendor-data vendor-group-vendor_contact\" style=\"padding-top:40px;padding-right:40px;padding-bottom:40px;padding-left:40px;min-height:50px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background 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U.S)\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/myaecombenefits.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Website<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light resources-sidebar has-vendor-data vendor-group-vendor_app\" style=\"padding-top:40px;padding-right:40px;padding-bottom:40px;padding-left:40px;min-height:50px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#e3e3e3\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-cover-is-layout-3dcc9c70 wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"vendor-directory-fields\" data-vendor-id=\"477\" data-field-group=\"vendor_app\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading vendor-app-name\">Alight<\/h3><div class=\"vendor-app-description\"><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW237377630 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW237377630 BCX0\">Enter AECOM as your employer.\u202f<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW237377630 BCX0\">You\u2019ll<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW237377630 BCX0\">\u202fneed your Alight personalized benefits account user ID and password. If you\u202f<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW237377630 BCX0\">don\u2019t<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW237377630 BCX0\">\u202fhave an account, register with the last four digits of your Social Security number, your phone\u202f<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW237377630 BCX0\">number<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW237377630 BCX0\">\u202fand your ZIP code.\u202f<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW237377630 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"wp-block-columns vendor-app-links\"><div class=\"wp-block-column vendor-app-link-column\"><figure class=\"wp-block-image vendor-app-badge vendor-app-badge--appstore\"><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/alight-mobile\/id1534367732\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"vendor-app-badge-link\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/benefits.aecom.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Download_on_the_App_Store_Badge-copy.webp\" alt=\"Download on the App Store\" class=\"vendor-app-badge-image\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column vendor-app-link-column\"><figure class=\"wp-block-image vendor-app-badge vendor-app-badge--googleplay\"><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.alightsolutions.benefitscenter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"vendor-app-badge-link\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/benefits.aecom.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Get_it_on_Google_Play-copy.webp\" alt=\"Get it on Google Play\" class=\"vendor-app-badge-image\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Our Education Assistance Program provides tuition reimbursement to help you pay for approved coursework taken at an accredited college or university \u2014 up to $5,250 if you are a regular full-time employee or $2,625 if you are a regular part-time employee, each calendar year. Our partner for the Education Assistance&nbsp;benefit&nbsp;is Alight.&nbsp; You can log in [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"page-templates\/page-blank-container.php","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-899","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/benefits.aecom.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/899","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/benefits.aecom.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/benefits.aecom.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/benefits.aecom.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/benefits.aecom.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=899"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"https:\/\/benefits.aecom.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/899\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2472,"href":"https:\/\/benefits.aecom.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/899\/revisions\/2472"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/benefits.aecom.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=899"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}