Partnership Students

Maximize Your Tuition Benefits

In partnership with employers, associations and other organizations, we help thousands of students just like you save on the cost of a college-level education.

From an undergraduate or graduate degree, to professional certification, to other types of professional development, find out how Franklin can help you make the most of your tuition benefits.

Have questions about your organization's partnership with Franklin?

Is My Employer a Franklin Partner?

How It Works

Step 1: Complete your application

Apply conveniently online using your organization’s unique Franklin application link. Click here to find a list of partner application links.

Step 2: Submit your transcripts 

Submitting electronic transcripts is a faster way for Franklin University to receive your official transcript. Check with your previous institution to see if this is an option instead of having a paper copy mailed to us.

Please allow 7-10 days for your transcript to arrive at Franklin. There is no cost for us to receive and evaluate your transcript.

If your transcripts are being sent to us by mail, please have them mailed in an official, sealed envelope to this address:

Submit official, sealed transcripts to:
Franklin University
ATTN: Office of Transfer and Articulation
201 S. Grant Ave.
Columbus, OH 43215-5339

Transferring less than 60 hours of college credit? Please submit an official high school transcript.

For master's and doctoral students additional materials are required to be submitted as part of the application process. Please view the Graduate Student's page for additional details

Step 3: Complete your partnership verification

To ensure that you receive your partnership benefits, please complete the Partnership Verification form. A link to this form will be sent via email as part of the admissions process. You must have your partnership membership or employment verified in order to receive tuition benefits. Details related to tuition benefits and verification are contained within the Partnership Verification form. Students from select partners may be required to submit additional documents to verify eligibility prior to enrolling. Franklin withholds the right to audit your employment or membership status with the partner organization at any time. As a student, you are responsible for immediately notifying Franklin of any change in your employment or membership status. Please note that tuition benefits are not retroactive and cannot be applied to prior terms. In addition, tuition discounts may not be combined with other Franklin University scholarships.

Step 4: Speak with an admission advisor

A Franklin admissions advisor will call you to review your application and schedule any necessary placement tests.

Step 5: Register for classes

Once you’ve completed placement testing (if necessary), your admissions advisor will contact you to set up a registration appointment. 

Our Partners

American Marketing Association (Columbus Chapter)

All members of the American Marketing Association's Columbus Chapter can take advantage of a tuition discount toward master’s degree or certificate programs at Franklin University.

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ASM Global

All ASM Global employees can take advantage of free books and a tuition discount toward associate, bachelor’s or master’s degree and certificate programs at Franklin University.

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Abercrombie & Fitch Management Company

All Abercrombie & Fitch employees, as well as their spouses and dependents, can take advantage of free books and a tuition discount toward associate, bachelor’s or master’s degree and certificate programs at Franklin University.

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Ascena Retail Group

All Ascena Retail Group employees can take advantage of a tuition discount and free books for associate, bachelor’s or master’s degree or certificate programs at Franklin University. 

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Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Ohio

Doctoral tuition discounts are available to faculty and staff of Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Ohio member schools.

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Beavercreek Chamber of Commerce

Use your tuition discount to earn a bachelor’s or master’s degree from Franklin University. In addition to Franklin’s online programs, your discount applies to onsite undergraduate programs in business administration and accounting, as well as the MBA.

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Ohio

All Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Ohio employees and mentors (“Bigs”) can take advantage of a tuition discount for certificate, associate, bachelor’s or master’s degree programs at Franklin University.

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Bob Evans Restaurants

All Bob Evans Restaurant employees can take advantage of free books and a tuition discount toward associate, bachelor’s and master’s degree and certificate programs, and doctoral programs at Franklin University.

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Cardinal Health

All Cardinal Health employees can take advantage of a tuition discount toward associate, bachelor’s or master’s degree and certificate programs at Franklin University.

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Catholic Health

All Catholic Health employees can take advantage of a tuition discount toward associate, bachelor’s and master’s degree and certificate programs, as well as doctoral programs at Franklin University.

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Centene Corporation

All Centene Corporation employees receive a tuition discount for associate, bachelor’s, and master’s-level degree and certificate programs at Franklin University.

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Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA)

All Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) employees can take advantage of free books and a tuition discount toward associate, bachelor’s or master’s degree programs at Franklin University.

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City of Columbus

All city of Columbus employees receive a tuition discount and free books for Franklin’s certificate, associate, bachelor’s and master’s degree programs.

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City of Columbus, Department of Public Safety

Employees of the Department of Public Safety benefit from a tuition discount and free books for any of Franklin’s certificate, associate, bachelor’s and master’s degree programs.

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City of Delaware

All city of Delaware employees can take advantage of a tuition discount and get free books for Franklin’s certificate, associate, bachelor’s and master’s degree programs.

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City of Dublin

All city of Dublin employees can take advantage of free books and a tuition discount toward associate, bachelor’s or master’s degree programs at Franklin University.

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City of Grove City

All city of Grove City employees can take advantage of free books and a tuition discount toward associate, bachelor’s or master’s degree programs at Franklin University.

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City of Westerville

All city of Westerville employees can take advantage of free books and a tuition discount toward associate, bachelor’s or master’s degree and certificate programs at Franklin University.

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City of Worthington

All city of Worthington employees can take advantage of a tuition discount with textbooks included toward associate, bachelor’s or master’s degree programs at Franklin University.

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Columbus Blue Jackets

All Columbus Blue Jackets employees can take advantage of free books and a tuition discount toward associate, bachelor’s or master’s degree and certificate programs at Franklin University.

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Columbus Chapter of the National Black MBA Association

All members of the Columbus Chapter of the National Black MBA Association can take advantage of a tuition discount master’s degree and certificate programs at Franklin University.

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Columbus City Schools

All Columbus City Schools employees can take advantage of free books and a tuition discount toward associate, bachelor’s and master’s degree and graduate certificate programs or the Ed.D. program at Franklin University. 

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Columbus Regional Airport Authority

All employees of the Columbus Regional Airport Authority can take advantage of free books and a tuition discount toward associate, bachelor’s and master’s degree and certificate programs, as well as doctoral programs at Franklin University.

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County of Orange

All County of Orange employees can take advantage of free books and a tuition discount toward associate, bachelor’s or master’s degree and certificate programs at Franklin University.

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Cover My Meds

All Cover My Meds employees can take advantage of free books and a tuition discount toward associate, bachelor’s or master’s degree and certificate programs at Franklin University.

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Creek Technologies

All Creek Technologies employees can take advantage of a tuition discount toward associate, bachelor’s and master’s degree programs at Franklin University.

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Discover Financial Services

All Discover Financial Services employees can take advantage of free books and a tuition discount toward select associate, bachelor’s or master’s degree programs at Franklin University.

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FedEx Ground

All FedEx Ground employees can take advantage of free books and a tuition discount toward master’s degree and certificate programs, as well as doctoral programs at Franklin University. In addition to free books, associates pursuing an undergraduate degree can further maximize education benefits through the U-LEARN program.

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EdAssist

For more information, contact your human resources department and find out if your company partners with EdAssist.

Edcor

All members of the Edcor network can take advantage of a tuition discount toward associate, bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral degree and certificate programs at Franklin University.

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Education First Credit Union

All Education First Credit Union associates can take advantage of a tuition discount and free books for associate, bachelor’s and master’s degree and certificate programs in Franklin University’s Ross College of Business or its College of Arts, Sciences + Technology.

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Encova Insurance

All Encova Insurance employees can take advantage of a tuition discount and free books for certificate, associate, bachelor’s and master’s degree programs at Franklin University. 

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Essen Healthcare

All Essen Heathcare employees benefit from a streamlined admission process and personalized support as students seeking Franklin University’s online Master of Science in Nursing.

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Fairfield Medical Center

Fairfield Medical Center employees can use their tuition discount to earn an associate, bachelor’s or master’s degree as well as the Doctor of Nursing Practice-Family Nurse Practitioner track and Doctor of Nursing Practice-Leadership track online at Franklin University.

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Franklin County Children Services

All Franklin County Children Services employees can take advantage of free books and a tuition discount toward associate, bachelor’s or master’s degree and certificate programs at Franklin University.

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Franklin County Sheriff’s Office

All Franklin County Sheriff’s Office employees can take advantage of a tuition discount and get free books for associate, bachelor’s and master’s programs in Franklin’s College of Health & Public Administration.

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Franklin Township

All Franklin Township employees can take advantage of a tuition discount and free books for associate, bachelor’s or master’s degree programs at Franklin University. 

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Franklin University Community College Alliance

Faculty, staff or administration members employed by Franklin University’s Community College Alliance partner schools can take advantage of a tuition discount toward certificate, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree programs at Franklin University. 

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Goodwill of Central Ohio

Goodwill of Central Ohio students working toward CompTIA A+ or Google IT Support Professional training are eligible for a tuition discount on Franklin University’s A.S. in Information Technology. Students pursuing these certifications can also get credit toward the associate degree. Goodwill of Central Ohio employees are eligible for free books and a tuition discount toward associate, bachelor’s or master’s degree and certificate programs at Franklin University.

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Grove City Chamber of Commerce

All members of the Grove City Chamber of Commerce can take advantage of a tuition discount and free books for associate, bachelor’s or master’s degree or certificate programs at Franklin University. 

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Guild Education

For more information, contact your human resources department and find out if your company partners with Guild Education.

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Heartland Bank

All Heartland Bank employees can take advantage of a tuition discount toward associate, bachelor’s or master’s degree and certificate programs at Franklin University.
 

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Huntington National Bank

All employees of Huntington National Bank can take advantage of free books and a tuition discount toward associate, bachelor’s and master’s degree and certificate programs, as well as doctoral programs at Franklin University.

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Innovative Leadership Institute

All graduates of the Innovative Leadership Institute program can take advantage of a tuition discount for the Franklin University MBA program.

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Ivy Tech Community College

Doctoral tuition discounts are available to faculty and staff of Ivy Tech Community College.

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Junior Achievement of Central Ohio

High school graduates who have completed a Junior Achievement internship are eligible for free textbooks and a tuition discount toward Franklin’s associate and bachelor’s degree majors.

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Kettering Health Network

All Kettering Health Network employees can take advantage of free books, as well as a tuition discount toward associate, bachelor’s, master’s or certificate programs as well as the Doctor of Nursing Practice-Family Nurse Practitioner track and Doctor of Nursing Practice-Leadership track at Franklin University.

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LEARN Behavioral

LEARN Behavioral employees can take advantage of free books and a tuition discount toward associate, bachelor’s or master’s degree and certificate programs at Franklin University.

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Logan County Chamber of Commerce

All Logan County Chamber of Commerce members can take advantage of a tuition discount toward associate, bachelor’s and master’s degree and certificate programs at Franklin University.

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Madison County Chamber of Commerce

All employees of Madison County Chamber of Commerce member organizations can take advantage of free books and a tuition discount toward associate, bachelor’s or master’s degree and certificate programs at Franklin University.

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Majorel

All Majorel employees can receive college credit for Bank New Hire 2.0 Curriculum Overview Training, Airline Curriculum Training and LEAD certification toward an undergraduate or graduate degree at Franklin University. Employees can also take advantage of a tuition discount and have the graduate application fee waived. 

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Massachusetts Communications Supervisors Association

All Massachusetts Communications Supervisors Association (MCSA) members can take advantage of free books and a tuition discount toward associate, bachelor’s or master’s degree and certificate programs at Franklin University.

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Mercy Health

All Mercy Health employees can take advantage of a tuition discount toward associate, bachelor’s and master’s degree programs as well as the Doctor of Nursing Practice-Family Nurse Practitioner track and Doctor of Nursing Practice-Leadership track at Franklin University

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Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission

All Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission employees can take advantage of free books and a tuition discount toward associate, bachelor’s and master’s degree and certificate programs, and doctoral programs at Franklin University.

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National Church Residences

National Church Residences employees can use their tuition discount to earn an undergraduate or master’s degree at Franklin University.

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National Forum for Black Public Administrators-Greater Columbus Chapter

All members of the Greater Columbus Chapter of the National Forum for Black Public Administrators can take advantage of a tuition discount toward Franklin University's associate, bachelor's, masters and certificate programs.

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Nationwide Children’s Hospital

All Nationwide Children’s Hospital employees can take advantage of a tuition discount toward any of Franklin University’s associate, bachelor’s or master’s degree and certificate programs. Additional benefits are also available for the B.S. in Nursing and the Doctor of Nursing Practice degrees.

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Nationwide®

Nationwide employees can take advantage of free books and a tuition discount toward master’s degree and certificate programs, as well as doctoral programs at Franklin University. In addition to free books, associates pursuing an undergraduate degree can further maximize education benefits through the U-LEARN program.

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Nursing One

All Nursing One members can take advantage of a tuition discount toward Franklin University’s undergraduate degree and certificate programs, as well as any nursing degree or certificate programs.

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Norwich Township

All Norwich Township employees can take advantage of free books and a tuition discount toward associate, bachelor’s or master’s degree programs and certificate programs at Franklin University.

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OSL

All OSL employees can take advantage of free books and a tuition discount toward associate, bachelor’s or master’s degree and certificate programs at Franklin University.

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Ohio Association of Community Colleges

Doctoral tuition discounts are available to faculty and staff of Ohio Association of Community Colleges member schools.

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Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections

All Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections employees can take advantage of a tuition discount and get free books for associate, bachelor’s and master’s programs as well as the Doctor of Nursing Practice-Family Nurse Practitioner track and Doctor of Nursing Practice-Leadership track at Franklin University.

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Ohio Health Information Management Association

Current AHIMA members can apply their tuition discount toward Franklin University's  Master of Healthcare Administration, M.S. in Health Informatics, M.S. in Nursing or M.S. in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner degree programs.

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Ohio Police and Fire Pension Fund

All Ohio Police and Fire Pension Fund employees can take advantage of free books and a tuition discount toward associate, bachelor’s or master’s degree and certificate programs at Franklin University.
 

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Ohio Public Employees Retirement System

Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS) employees receive a tuition discount and free books for Franklin’s associate, bachelor's and master’s degree programs.

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OhioHealth

OhioHealth employees can use their tuition discount to earn a bachelor’s or master’s degree in one of more than 45 online programs at Franklin University.

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OhioX

All employees of OhioX member organizations can take advantage of a tuition discount toward associate, bachelor’s and master’s degree and certificate programs, as well as doctoral programs at Franklin University.

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ORBIS Corporation

All ORBIS Corporation employees can take advantage of a tuition discount toward certificate, associate, bachelor’s and master’s degree programs at Franklin University.

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Orange County Transportation Authority

Orange County Transportation Authority employees can take advantage of free books and a tuition discount toward master’s degree and certificate programs, as well as doctoral programs at Franklin University. Associates pursuing an undergraduate degree can further maximize education benefits through the U-LEARN program.

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PNC Bank

All PNC Bank employees can take advantage of free books and a tuition discount toward associate, bachelor’s or master’s degree and certificate programs at Franklin University.

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Piqua Area Chamber of Commerce

All Piqua Area Chamber of Commerce members can take advantage of a tuition discount toward associate, bachelor’s and master’s degree and certificate programs at Franklin University.

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Premier Health

All Premier Health employees can take advantage of free books, as well as a tuition discount toward associate, bachelor’s and master’s degree or certificate programs as well as the Doctor of Nursing Practice-Family Nurse Practitioner track and Doctor of Nursing Practice-Leadership track at Franklin University.

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PrimaryOne Health

All PrimaryOne Health employees can take advantage of a tuition discount toward associate, bachelor’s or master’s or certificate programs as well as the Doctor of Nursing Practice-Family Nurse Practitioner track and Doctor of Nursing Practice-Leadership track at Franklin University.

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Quantum Health

All Quantum Health employees can take advantage of free books and a tuition discount toward associate, bachelor’s or master’s degree and certificate programs at Franklin University.

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Root Insurance

All Root Insurance employees can take advantage of free books and a tuition discount toward associate, bachelor’s or master’s degree and certificate programs at Franklin University.

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Schoedinger Funeral and Cremation Service

All Schoedinger employees can take advantage of free books and a tuition discount toward associate, bachelor’s or master’s degree and certificate programs at Franklin University.

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Scholarship America

Employees of all Scholarship America clients can take advantage of a tuition discount toward associate, bachelor’s or master’s degree programs at Franklin University.

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School Employees Retirement System of Ohio

All School Employees Retirement System of Ohio employees can take advantage of free books and a tuition discount toward associate, bachelor’s or master’s degree and certificate programs at Franklin University.

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Sidney-Shelby Chamber of Commerce

Sidney-Shelby Chamber of Commerce members can take advantage of a tuition discount toward certificate, associate, bachelor’s and master’s degree programs at Franklin University.

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State Auto

All State Auto associates can take advantage of a tuition discount toward associate, bachelor’s and master’s degree programs, as well as graduate certificate programs at Franklin University. Associates can also have the graduate application fee waived. 

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State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio

All State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio associates can take advantage of free books and a tuition discount toward associate, bachelor’s or master’s degree and certificate programs at Franklin University.

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The Liberty Company Insurance Brokers, Inc.

The Liberty Company Insurance Brokers Inc. employees can take advantage of free books and a tuition discount toward undergraduate, master's, doctoral and certificate programs at Franklin University.

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Tricon Residential

All Tricon Residential employees can take advantage of free books and a tuition discount toward undergraduate, master's, doctoral and certificate programs at Franklin University.

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Tri-County Human Resource Association

Current members in good standing can apply their tuition discount toward an online bachelor’s or master’s degree at Franklin University.

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Troy Chamber of Commerce

All Troy Chamber of Commerce employees can take advantage of free books and a tuition discount toward associate, bachelor’s and master’s degree programs at Franklin University.

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Union County Chamber of Commerce

All employees of Union County Chamber of Commerce members can take advantage of a tuition discount toward associate, bachelor’s and master’s degree programs at Franklin University.

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Village of Plain City

All Village of Plain City employees can take advantage of free books and a tuition discount toward associate, bachelor’s and master’s degree and certificate programs, and doctoral programs at Franklin University.

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White Castle

All White Castle employees can take advantage of free books and a tuition discount toward associate, bachelor’s and master’s degree programs at Franklin University.

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Wright-Patt Credit Union

Credit union employees can use a tuition discount to earn a bachelor’s or master’s degree at Franklin University. Take classes at our Beavercreek or Columbus locations or earn your degree completely online.

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