Amazon employees who currently work at an Illinois Amazon facility and have completed 90 days with the company are eligible for the Amazon Career Choice program at NIU. You must also meet NIU admission requirements for first-year students or transfer students.
Amazon Career Choice
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A world-class education is within your reach.
At NIU, we believe a life-changing education should be within reach of everyone. That’s why we’re proud to partner with Amazon Career Choice. Whether you’re beginning your college journey, finishing up a degree started at another institution or looking to acquire new skills, a world-class NIU education is more accessible than ever.
Eligibility
Amazon employees who have completed 90 days with the company are eligible for the Amazon Career Choice program at NIU. Career Choice is Amazon’s pre-paid tuition program for employees looking to further their education, learn foundational skills, and earn industry certifications. The program offers employees pre-paid Associate and Bachelor’s degree programs, and reimbursement on books and fees for eligible employees.Take Your Next Step
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Apply to NIU and, if admitted, accept your admission offer.
It's free and easy to apply. We don't require test scores.
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Take your next steps as an admitted student.
After confirming your intent to enroll, take your next steps to enroll in classes at NIU.
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Request your Amazon payment.
Visit amazoncareerchoice.com and submit a payment request for your program at NIU. The request will be sent to NIU to confirm course level details, and either approve or deny the request. If approved, Amazon pays NIU directly.
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You can choose from more than 100 programs, including online degree programs and specific programs for adult learners.
High-interest areas of study include computer science, accountancy, finance, management, business administration, nursing, health sciences, operations and information management, supply-chain management, mechanical engineering and much more!
Career Services Support
We provided personalized career services support for every step of your college journey.
Career Services can help you explore majors and jobs that fit your goals and interests. Staff will also help you build your professional skills and networks, so you're preparing for the next chapter of your career as you learn in the classroom. Career Services will give you plenty of support when it's time to search for a job, too.
NIU’s Career Services also partners with Braven, a Chicago-based non-profit organization, on a three-credit course that empowers our students to help them jumpstart their careers. The course is taught by Leadership Coaches who are currently working in a variety of industries.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Career Choice is Amazon’s pre-paid tuition program for employees looking to further their education, learn foundational skills, and earn industry certifications. The program offers employees pre-paid Associate and Bachelor’s degree programs, and reimbursement on books and fees for eligible employees.
Be sure to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). You could be eligible for financial aid in addition to Amazon’s support.
Visit the Amazon Career Choice portal to learn more about employee eligibility. To attend NIU, you must also meet NIU admission requirements for first-year students or transfer students.
Your admissions counselor will help you determine what prior credits transfer to NIU. We partner with community colleges throughout the state to make it easier for students to make the transition to a four-year university.