GEICO Strive: GEICO's Tuition Assistance Program

GEICO Strive is an education program aimed to assist GEICO associates looking to increase their education by removing barriers to higher education. Under GEICO Strive, associates can apply for tuition assistance using the Direct Bill payment option (where applicable), eliminating the need for out-of-pocket costs to the associate. Associates will be able to pursue both undergraduate and graduate degrees, along with a large list of certifications.

The Company encourages associates to increase their job-related educational professional qualifications through covering tuition cost, application and course-related fees, and required textbooks.

Basic program details:

  • An annual calendar year maximum of $5,250 for full time associates and $2,625 for part time associates applies for eligible education benefits.
  • Eligible course-related fees generally include tuition, college/university application, lab, technology, graduation, course registration, and online/distance learning fees. Ineligible fees include athletic, parking, student activity/union, health services, meals, uniform, lodging, and course-related equipment fees, such as computers and calculators.
  • Course required textbook costs plus regular shipping are eligible for direct billing or reimbursement; rush shipping and late fees are not. Documentation of required textbooks and an itemized payment receipt is required.

GEICO Strive Application Process

To be eligible to receive education assistance, an associate must submit a course approval application for each quarter, semester, or academic term. Applications should be submitted prior to the course start date; applications submitted more than 30 days after the course start date will be denied. Applications should be submitted via the Bright Horizons EdAssist Solutions site. The associate must report any tuition assistance received under public law (e.g., GI Bill), scholarship, grant, fellowship, or other deductible or educational subsidy on the application. Any financial assistance from another source will be deducted from the Company's tuition reimbursement payment.

The following information is needed for each course submitted on the online application:

  • Course Date Range
  • School/Institution
  • Course Number
  • Course Name
  • Payment Option
  • Tuition Cost

GEICO Strive Associate Eligibility

  • Associates are eligible for GEICO Strive on Day 1 of employment. Associates will still need to apply to their university of choice and be accepted in that university.
  • There is an expansive list of approved fields of studies that are eligible under GEICO Strive. There is also a list of approved certifications and stand-alone courses. All can be located here.
  • If a compliant grade is not received within 60 days after the course end date, the associate will be suspended from participating in the direct bill and immediate reimbursement programs for a period of 12 months. The associate may still utilize the program where the associate pays up front.
  • Compliant Grades: C- or better (undergraduate) or B- or better (graduate level) and Certifications/designation exams must be passed at a level eligible to earn the industry accepted certification/designation.
  • Report any tuition assistance received under public law (e.g., G.I. Bill), scholarship, grant, fellowship, or other deductible or educational subsidy.

School Eligibility

All coursework must be provided by an institution holding Regional accreditation. You can determine if your school or provider holds Regional accreditation by searching the Council for Higher Education Accreditation website using this link. Certifications/Designations must be provided by a professional association, certifying body, or institution authorized to award the industry-accepted certification/designation.