March 19 2024- The average annual cost of private college tuition in 2024 is $41,540. Amidst the soaring cost of higher education, more parents are seeking employment at schools to access tuition benefits. One Ohio family estimates they could receive up to $500,000 worth of private college tuition for a fraction of the cost. Meghan Heater, 46, works at the University of Dayton, where she receives deeply discounted tuition for her children. Despite the demanding nature of her job preparing food for college students, Heater finds the tuition benefits invaluable. Many parents are drawn to such employee perks as a means to affordably finance their children’s education while maintaining work-life balance.
