Earn a Degree at No Cost to You With Amazon Career Choice and GGU
Options for Full-Time and Part-Time Employees Available
Your Amazon Career Choice Benefits
Go Further With Golden Gate University
$0 Out-of-Pocket
At GGU, full-time Amazon employees can take up to a maximum of 30 credits per year for free.
30 Credits Per Year
Earn your degree faster and take up to 30 credits per year. Choose online or hybrid courses. You have the flexibility to do whatever works best for your life and your career.
6 Credits at No Cost
Amazon Career Choice will pay for six credits for part-time employees. Your next six are at a reduced rate, funded by a GGU grant that will also pay for your remaining 18 credits.
At Golden Gate University, our degree programs are designed for real-world working professionals.
Earn a Degree Designed to Take You Places
At Golden Gate University, we prepare today’s learners for the job market of tomorrow. That’s why we’re partnering with Amazon Career Choice to make going to college accessible and affordable for Amazon employees. As an Amazon Career Choice partner, we deliver on Amazon’s commitment to provide eligible employees with best-in-class support on their path to career success at Amazon or elsewhere. Together, we are committed to providing excellent education, job placement resources, and a diverse and supportive student experience.
GGU has been a leader in adult education for more than a century. Our flexible class schedules and student-centric approach cater to working professionals balancing multiple commitments. We make it easy to earn your degree faster with transfer credits and credits for prior learning and work experience. Whether you’re looking to gain new skills for your current job or you’re ready to start a new career path, GGU is proud to partner with Amazon Career Choice to help you make your goals a reality.
I’m a mother of four, I operate my own business, and I’m a full time employee and student. It was a difficult decision to go back to school in my mid-30s, but Golden Gate University allowed me to further my education while balancing my life.
GGU’s San Francisco campus is located close to major global companies like Apple, Salesforce, Twitter, and Meta — and we know what they’re looking for. Our practitioner instructors teach the skills you need to help you fulfill your career goals.
We know life gets busy. That’s why we offer convenient online courses as well as hybrid classes at our San Francisco campus. You can choose to earn your degree online or in a hybrid mode with occasional required on campus classes per term.
At Golden Gate University, we grant up to 93 units for previous education, military experience, or work experience. We’ll work with you to determine how your past experience can apply to your degree program so that you can earn your degree faster.
Affordable Tuition for Amazon Employees
Earn your degree at little to no cost when you take advantage of the incredible benefits of Golden Gate University’s partnership with Amazon Career Choice. Learn how the partnership with Golden Gate University works below.
Full-Time Employees
Through Amazon Career Choice, full-time Amazon employees can combine up to $5,250 per year in tuition assistance and GGU grants for certificates, associate degrees, and bachelor’s degrees.
Your degree can be fully funded as a full-time employee, allowing you to pursue a maximum of 30 credits per year debt-free.
- Amazon will fund up to 12 credits per calendar year.
- A GGU grant of up to $8,862 can be used to fund up to 18 credits per calendar year. A $1 per course charge applies to these courses.
Part-Time Employees
Part-time Amazon employees can combine up to $2,625 per year in tuition assistance and GGU grants for certificate programs, associate degrees, and bachelor’s degrees.
Take up to 30 credits per year as a part-time employee and receive partial funding from Amazon tuition assistance and GGU grants.
- Amazon will fund up to six credits per calendar year.
- Using a GGU grant, you’ll pay out of pocket a reduced tuition rate of $416 per credit for the next six credits per calendar year (Federal Aid eligible).
- A GGU grant of up to $8,586 will also fund up to 18 credits per calendar year. A $1 per course charge applies to these courses.
Find a Program That’s Right for You
Since 1901, Golden Gate University has offered flexible, career-advancing degree programs from the heart of downtown San Francisco. No matter what field you’re interested in, we’re here to help you choose a program that’s the right fit for your future.
Education Centered Around You
You’re driven, focused, and ready to take the next step in your career. At GGU, you won’t just earn a diploma. You’ll build a foundation for a brighter future. Golden Gate University offers undergraduate degrees and certificates in a variety of fields, from technology and business to accounting and law, all designed to prepare you for the competitive global job market. Our programs are specifically developed for busy working adults and feature flexible course options, small class sizes, and career-focused curriculum.
Start Your Journey in Four
Simple Steps
When you’re ready to get started, here are the steps you’ll need to take:
1. Choose Your Degree Program
Complete the form above to connect with a GGU Enrollment Counselor and find the program that aligns with your unique career goals.
2. Submit Your Application
Apply for admission to your chosen degree or certificate program. Our advisors will work with you through every step of the admissions process.
3. Enroll in Courses
Once you are admitted to the university, enroll in courses for an upcoming term through the Golden Gate University portal.
4. Request Payment From Amazon Career Choice
After you are accepted and enrolled in courses, you can request payment from Amazon Career Choice.
Visit the Amazon Career Choice website and submit a payment request each term for your chosen GGU program. The request will be sent to the GGU for course confirmation and approval; if approved, Amazon will pay GGU directly.
Frequently Asked Questions
In the U.S., Amazon is investing $1.2 billion to up-skill more than 300,000 employees by 2025 to help move them into higher-paying, in-demand jobs. Amazon’s Career Choice program is an education benefit that empowers Amazon employees to learn new skills for career success at Amazon or elsewhere. Eligible Amazon employees are able to participate in Career Choice after only 90 days of employment, and there is no limit to the number of years you can utilize the benefit as long as you’re employed by Amazon.
Full-time Amazon employees are able to earn their degree virtually debt-free through the GGU and Amazon Career Choice partnership. Up to 30 credits per year will be fully funded by a GGU grant and Amazon tuition assistance for full-time employees.
Part-time employees can earn a certificate fully funded by taking a maximum of six credits per calendar year. If you’d like to take additional courses within that year, you’ll pay a grant-funded reduced tuition rate of $416 per credit for up to 12 credits and then just $1 per course up to 30 credits in a calendar year, funded by a GGU grant.
As long as you are employed by Amazon, there is no limit to the number of years you can use your Amazon Career Choice benefit. Most students are able to complete their undergraduate degree within four years if taking the maximum of 30 credits per year. You may take longer to complete your degree if you’d like.
Yes, GGU accepts up to 93 transfer credits. We can help accelerate your learning by evaluating previous credits and coursework, offering testing for credit, evaluating previous work experience, applying ADT from California community colleges, and applying military training and service toward eligible transfer academic credits. Your Enrollment Advisor will work with you to help determine how many credits may apply toward your GGU program.
Yes! As a part-time Amazon employee, your Amazon Career Choice funds will cover your tuition costs for up to six credits a year ($2,625). You’ll also receive grant-funded reduced tuition rates for any additional credits you’d like to take.
