EACH YEAR, MUELLER FAMILY MCDONALD'S IS PROUD TO ASSIST EMPLOYEES WITH THEIR TUITION.
Please read through the following information to ensure that you meet all eligibility requirements. Your tuition assistance could be delayed or denied due to failure to follow these guidelines.
WHAT IS THIS PROGRAM?
Archways to Opportunity is a Tuition Assistance program offered by McDonald's Corporation and Mueller Family McDonald's to provide opportunities for our employees to fund their secondary education journey. This Tuition Assistance can only be used toward tuition fees (not room and board, textbooks, etc.). McDonald's Corporation and Mueller Family McDonald's split the cost of funding this program. Crew are eligible for $2500 per calendar year in assistance. Shift Managers, Department Managers, General Managers, and Supervisors are eligible for $3000 per year.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE?
All employees applying for this program must:
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Be employed 90+ Days by Mueller Family McDonald's
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Average at least 16+ hours per week
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Be enrolled in an accredited university's degree seeking program
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Still owe money toward tuition after applying all aid, grants, and other
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Remain an employee in good standing throughout entire application process
OKAY, GREAT! HOW DO I APPLY?
BEFORE APPLYING, GATHER:
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​Social Security Number
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Your restaurant's store number and address
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Your restaurant start date
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Your course information (number of courses, course codes, number of credits, start and end dates, etc.)
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Cost per course
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​Note: Some colleges do not provide this information. You may need to reach out to your college's financial aid department for this number. If your college has flat-rate tuition, simply divide the total amount owed by the number of classes you are taking. Example: Total tuition cost $4500. Employee is enrolled in 4 classes. Each class costs $1125.​
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Must be 45 days or less before classes begin