Tuition.io and U.S. Career Institute Partner to Expand Access to Affordable Healthcare and Career-Focused Training

[San Mateo, CA – September 12, 2025] – Tuition.io, a leader in education assistance benefits, has partnered with U.S. Career Institute (USCI), a DEAC-accredited online institution known for delivering high-quality, self-paced distance education with affordable tuition. This collaboration expands Tuition.io’s Learning Partner Network, giving new options to its employer partners to provide employees more accessible and affordable career-focused certificate programs—supporting talent development, retention, and upskilling initiatives.

In response to significant healthcare workforce shortages, this partnership enables hospital systems to offer USCI’s flexible, career-relevant training directly through their tuition assistance programs. USCI offers more than 30 career certificate programs—including in-demand healthcare roles such as Medical Assistant, Medical Billing Specialist, Pharmacy Technician, Patient Care Technicians and other allied health professionals. 

USCI’s tuition rates are already significantly lower than those of comparable community college or university programs. Tuition.io employer partners benefit from 15% off these rates, and application fees are waived for employees—helping organizations stretch tuition assistance budgets further and support more employees or additional programs.

Combined with employer tuition support, USCI’s cost-effective programs create accessible pathways for working adults to upskill or reskill, while enabling employers to build stronger, more sustainable workforce pipelines and minimize debt for learners.

“Today’s hospital and healthcare systems are facing historic staffing shortages alongside rising budget pressures. Partnering with U.S. Career Institute gives our employer partners more accessible, career-relevant training options—while helping to maximize the impact of their tuition assistance dollars,” said Steve Gordon, VP of Partner Success at Tuition.io.

“U.S. Career Institute’s mission is to offer affordable, high-quality distance education supported by exceptional service. By joining forces with Tuition.io, we can help even more working adults prepare for meaningful careers in healthcare and beyond—ultimately strengthening workforces in communities nationwide,” said Janet Perry, Vice President of Academics and Compliance at U.S. Career Institute.

In addition to healthcare, USCI offers career-focused certificates in Business, Legal, Wellness, Service, and Skilled Trades as well as high-school and associate degree programs— broadening opportunities for employers and employees across multiple industries.

For more information about how employers can offer U.S. Career Institute’s programs through Tuition.io, schedule a meeting with Shann Grewal, Senior Director of Partnerships, or visit Tuition.io.

About Tuition.io

Tuition.io provides a comprehensive platform for employer-sponsored Education Assistance Benefits, empowering organizations to attract, retain, and develop workforce talent. Its enterprise solutions include Student Loan Benefits, Repayment Assistance, Secure 2.0 Retirement Match, Public Service Loan Forgiveness support, and Tuition Assistance Administration. For more information, visit Tuition.io.

Media Contact

Erin Clark | VP of Marketing | info@tuition.io

About U.S. Career Institute

For over 40 years, U.S. Career Institute has delivered quality, flexible, affordable distance career training. We are accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC), and our High School is also Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) Accredited. The DEAC and MSA-CESS are listed by the Department of Education as recognized accrediting agencies, which means our school and programs are held to high quality standards. We are also approved by the State of Colorado Department of Higher Education Division of Private Occupational Schools. In addition, we are an Accredited Member of the Better Business Bureau and are proud of our A+ rating.

Media Contact

Emily Freeman | Corporate Marketing Manager | emilyf@uscareerinstitute.edu