Education & Student Aid · Surprise rank #334
1199SEIU Member? Your Training Fund May Pay for Classes, Certificates or Tuition
Eligible 1199SEIU members can receive education and career-upgrading help through union Training and Employment Funds, depending on their employer and benefit fund.
Who
1199SEIU members whose employer and bargaining agreement participate in the applicable Training and Employment Fund.
Where: New York and other areas served by participating 1199SEIU Training and Employment Funds
What to do
Start here: Sign in to the 1199SEIU Training and Employment Funds portal or contact the Fund to confirm which education benefits your employer coverage includes before enrolling.
Eligibility: You must be an eligible member covered by a participating employer/fund and meet the rules for the specific tuition or training benefit.
What you get
Available benefits can include tuition vouchers or reimbursement, academic and career counseling, skills courses, certificates, degree pathways and employment/upgrading programs.
Benefit: Potential payment or reimbursement for approved education/training and access to no-cost fund programs; exact benefits depend on the member’s fund and contract.
Possible value: Varies by fund, employer, course and program. It can range from free short training to significant tuition assistance.
Good to know
Important: There is no single universal 1199 tuition amount. Benefits, schools, approval steps, reimbursement limits and geographic coverage differ by fund and collective-bargaining agreement.
Availability: Active; benefits vary by participating fund and employer.
Why people miss it: Members may know their health benefits but never check the separate training fund negotiated through their union contract.
Sources reviewed: Aug 10, 2026