UPI Study · For Business
Your tuition budget.
Covering everyone.
Give every employee a real path to a college degree — for a one-time $400 per seat. No annual fees. No renewals. Slash your reimbursement spend and actually cover the whole team.
$400
One-time fee per seat
60+
Transferable credits per seat
70+
Courses across multiple partner colleges
3 yrs
Course access per seat
The 60-Second Brief
What is UPI Study — and why does it matter to HR?
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What we are
An online college credit platform. 70+ courses. Every one carries a formal ACE or NCCRS credit recommendation — accepted at partner colleges the same way university coursework is.
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How it helps your company
Your education budget currently covers a few employees at high cost. A one-time $400 seat gives each employee up to 60 transferable credits — so the same budget stretches to cover your whole team.
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Why you can trust it
ACE and NCCRS recommended. Credits transfer to real degrees at multiple partner colleges. Transcripts processed the same way any university transcript is — by the registrar.
Employee Journey
Enrol → Study → Transfer credits → Degree
1
Enrol
Pays $400 or uses company seat. Instant access to all 70+ courses.
2
Study at their pace
Self-paced, mobile-friendly. HR tracks progress live in the portal.
3
Request transcript
Official transcript ordered through the platform, sent to the college registrar automatically.
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Credits transfer
Up to 60 credits count toward their degree. They graduate faster.
How It Works for HR
Six steps — start to finish.
No complex contracts. No per-course approvals. Here is exactly what happens.
1
Decide how many seats
Start with as few as 2 employees. No minimum beyond that. Roll it out to the whole team or start with a pilot group.
2
One invoice. One payment.
$400 per seat, one-time. We send an invoice — pay by card, bank transfer, or PO. No renewals, no surprise charges.
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Employees get instant access
Each seat holder gets 3 years of access to 70+ ACE and NCCRS-recommended courses — fully self-paced, no class schedule to coordinate around.
4
Monitor progress in real time
Your HR dashboard shows every employee's enrollment, courses in progress, and credits completed. No chasing, no manual check-ins.
5
Transcripts ordered automatically
When ready, employees request an official UPI Study transcript through the platform. It goes to the college registrar — HR doesn't touch it.
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Credits transfer. Degrees progress.
Credits count at multiple partner colleges. Some may issue a conditional acceptance letter before an employee finishes — giving them a clear, motivating degree path.
Why Businesses Trust UPI Study
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ACE Recommended
The American Council on Education — the same body that evaluates military training for credit — has formally recommended UPI Study courses since September 2024.
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NCCRS Recognised
The National College Credit Recommendation Service has recognised UPI Study courses since January 2024 — the same standard universities have used since 1974.
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Generally IRS Section 127 Eligible
UPI Study courses are generally considered eligible educational expenses under employer education assistance programs. Whether your specific plan qualifies depends on plan structure — consult your tax or benefits advisor to confirm.
Employer Portal
Full visibility. Zero admin overhead.
Your HR team gets a dedicated backend — no spreadsheets, no chasing anyone for updates.
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Real-time employee progress
Every enrolled employee, every course, every credit earned — one dashboard.
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Automatic transcript ordering
Employees request official transcripts through the platform. No back-and-forth on your end.
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Conditional offer letters
Some partner colleges may issue acceptance letters before course completion — employees have a clear degree destination from day one.
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Seat & team management
Add seats, assign employees, manage the benefit at scale. Enterprise tier includes detailed per-employee admin access and SSO.
What Employees Get
A benefit they'll actually use.
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70+ courses. Any time. Any device.
Self-paced and mobile-friendly. Employees study around their lives — not the other way around.
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Real transferable credits
ACE and NCCRS credit recommendations accepted at multiple partner colleges. Up to 60 credits — roughly 2 years of a degree — from one $400 seat.
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Up to 3 family members included
Employees can extend their benefit to family — a retention differentiator most companies can't match.
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Easy reimbursement for employees
Employees can pay the $400 directly, collect their receipt, and submit it to HR for reimbursement under their existing tuition benefit — no company seat required.
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UK degree progression routes
UPI Study courses qualify as formal entry routes into UK university degrees in Business and IT — international employees covered too.
Partner Colleges
A growing network of degree pathways
Every college below accepts UPI Study credits toward real degrees — and more join every semester.
Charter Oak State College
Crestpoint University
University of the People
Thomas Edison State University
Columbia Southern University
Post University
Strayer University
Indiana Tech
EC Council University
University of Arkansas Grantham
Univ. of Management & Technology
Woodmont College
Newlane University
Dunlap-Stone University
Bottega University
Gracelyn University
Pathways College
Excelsior University
Charter Oak State College
Crestpoint University
University of the People
Thomas Edison State University
Columbia Southern University
Post University
Strayer University
Indiana Tech
EC Council University
University of Arkansas Grantham
Univ. of Management & Technology
Woodmont College
Newlane University
Dunlap-Stone University
Bottega University
Gracelyn University
Pathways College
Excelsior University
✉️ Some partner colleges may also issue conditional acceptance letters before course completion — giving employees a clear degree destination before they finish.
Business Plans
Scales with your team size.
From a small team to a company of thousands — there's a model built for you.
Most Common
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Under 100 employees
$400
per employee · one-time fee
Minimum 2 seats to get started
Per-seat · pay as you grow
- 3 years full course access per seat
- 70+ ACE & NCCRS courses
- Employer progress portal
- Automatic transcript ordering
- Extend to up to 3 family members
- Pay by card, bank transfer, or PO
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100 – 1,000 employees
Dedicated Partner Page
custom-branded for your company
Volume pricing available
Partner tier · branded experience
- Everything in the per-seat tier
- Dedicated company partner page
- Custom employee onboarding flow
- Dedicated account manager
- Quarterly HR progress reports
- Invoice & PO payment accepted
- Conditional offer letters via partner colleges
🏢 Enterprise
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1,000+ employees
Custom annual model
annual fee · unlimited employee access
Dedicated white-label portal included
Enterprise · talk to sales
- Unlimited employee enrollment
- Annual fee — no per-seat counting
- Dedicated white-label portal
- Detailed per-employee admin — progress, credits, transcript status
- Custom branding & SSO
- HRIS integration available
- Dedicated success manager
- SLA & contract terms on request
All plans include ACE & NCCRS credit recommendations, official transcript ordering, and access to our partner college network. Not sure which tier fits? Email [email protected]
Budget Estimator
What would UPI Study cost your company?
Enter your team size and annual education budget — see your numbers instantly.
UPI Study Business Cost Estimator
One-time fee per seat — no annual renewals, no per-course charges
Employees covered
25
UPI Study one-time cost
$10,000
Budget remaining
$40,000
🤝 Over 10 employees? Let's talk — we can build a plan that fits your team.
Schedule a Free Partnership Call →
Calculated at $400 one-time per seat. For 50+ seats, volume pricing is available — contact us. Budget remaining is for illustrative purposes only; actual benefit structures vary by company. Consult your HR or finance team for planning.
Common Questions
What HR teams always ask.
What is the minimum purchase? +
Two employee seats to start — no annual commitment, no growth minimum. Add more seats at any time. If you're looking at 50+, get in touch for volume pricing.
Does this qualify under our tuition reimbursement policy? +
UPI Study courses carry ACE and NCCRS credit recommendations — the two bodies universities and employers use to evaluate external coursework. UPI Study courses are generally considered eligible educational expenses under employer education assistance programs. Whether your specific company plan qualifies under IRS Section 127 depends on how the plan is structured. We recommend confirming with your tax or benefits advisor.
How many credits can an employee transfer? +
Up to 60 credits at most partner colleges — roughly 2 full years of a bachelor's degree. Some partners accept up to 90. Employees finish faster, and your per-employee investment goes much further than one or two university courses.
Can employees share the benefit with family? +
Yes. Each seat can be extended to up to 3 family members at no extra cost — one of the strongest retention differentiators we offer.
What does the enterprise annual model include? +
For companies with 1,000+ employees, we move to a custom annual fee with a dedicated white-label portal — no per-seat counting at scale. You get detailed per-employee admin access showing course progress, credits earned, and transcript status for every enrolled employee. Pricing is based on company size — get in touch and we'll build a proposal.
Do you support UK-based employees? +
Yes. UPI Study courses qualify as formal progression routes into UK university degrees in Business and IT — giving international employees a legitimate pathway to a degree, not just a certificate.
Make your education budget
go further.
Book a 15-minute call. We'll walk through your current reimbursement setup, how many employees you could cover, and what a partnership looks like in practice.