OMAHA, Neb. – Dollar General and Bellevue University, which help make it possible for motivated working adults to earn a college degree, are partnering to provide Dollar General employees and their immediate family members with tuition assistance.

All full-time and part-time Dollar General employees now qualify for $8,000 and $5,250 respectively, after working at Dollar General for a minimum of 30 days. Immediate family members of employees are eligible for up to $2,625 as well. To qualify, employees must maintain full-time student status throughout their degree program. This tuition reimbursement is good every year, adding up to $32,000 over the course of a four-year bachelor’s degree.

“At Dollar General, one of the operating priorities is to invest in our people as a competitive advantage, and we are excited to partner with Bellevue University to assist employees and family members in their pursuit of higher education,” said Bob Ravener, Dollar General’s executive vice president and chief people officer. “This partnership further demonstrates our ongoing commitment to provide our employees with opportunities to gain new skills, develop their talents and advance within the company, which is reflected in our strong promotion and placement rates.”

Employees may choose from more than 50 bachelor’s degrees and 30 master’s degrees, all offered online. In addition to tuition assistance, employees can take advantage of a generous credit transfer policy that honors associate’s degrees in full. Students also benefit from a variety of support services, including academic advising, online tutoring, a writing center and ongoing professional development webinars.