NJ state employees can now receive discounted tuition at Rider University
New partnership offers 20% discount

LAWRENCEVILLE, N.J. — Rider University and the State of New Jersey have partnered to offer a 20% discount to all New Jersey State government employees. The discount also applies to employees’ immediate family members under the age of 23.

Participants can pursue a degree, certificate or individual classes from more than 100 nationally ranked programs, including accounting, business administration, cybersecurity, homeland security and more. The discount applies to all undergraduate and on-campus, part-time graduate programs, as well as online programs.

“Rider is dedicated to helping companies and organizations strengthen their workforces by making higher education more accessible and affordable,” says Jamie Mitchell, Rider’s Director of Graduate Admission and University Partnerships. “We always welcome the opportunity to forge deeper engagement with our community and are particularly excited to support the professional development of state employees and their families.”

“We are proud to partner with Rider University in offering New Jersey State and local government employees and their immediate family discounts on tuition,” says New Jersey Civil Service Commission Chair/CEO, Deirdré Webster Cobb, Esq. “This partnership is another example of some of the benefits that come along with working in public service.”

Rider currently has partnerships with many organizations and companies, including The New Jersey Bankers Association, Princeton Mercer Chamber of Commerce, Prospanica, Bancroft and other organizations throughout New Jersey. In addition to professional development for employees, these partners benefit from access to custom-designed training programs, educational sessions led by expert faculty, discounted tickets to Rider’s Division I athletic events, internship and recruitment opportunities, and more.

For more information, please visit www.rider.edu/admissions/partnerships.

About Rider University

Rider University is a comprehensive, private university centrally located between Philadelphia and New York City. More than 4,600 students are drawn to its programs in business, education, liberal arts, sciences, music, and fine and performing arts. The University’s Engaged Learning Program is the unifying thread that runs throughout a Rider education, providing a deeply personal and destiny-shaping experience for every student. Through internships, study abroad, community service, research with faculty, participation in the arts and more, Rider students forge their own pathways and embark on exciting futures with the support of meaningful connections made at the university. Visit rider.edu to learn more.

About the New Jersey Civil Service Commission

For more information on the New Jersey Civil Service Commission, visit https://www.nj.gov/csc/.