What is the CRCP?

Tuition, fees and book allowances are paid up to program limits and deferred until the end of the term for students who complete CRCP requirements and meet program academic standards. Students are responsible for the purchase of textbooks, required supplies and any fees that are not covered by the program. The program textbook allowance is reimbursed after tuition is paid to the colleges.

As a UPS package handler, the tuition benefit will only be applied to courses that you pass. For UPS part-time supervisors, classes must be passed with a grade of "C". The student is responsible for all related expenses if grades are below these requirements.

An academic year is defined as three consecutive terms including fall, spring, and summer semesters. You must complete a minimum of 6 credits during fall and spring terms, for a program minimum of 12 credits per year. Students may be allowed to take additional summer classes depending on available funds.

Yes. The CRCP is a program for part-time students who work part-time at UPS' Hodgkins facility. We typically limit students to a lighter class load during their first semester in the CRCP, ideally 6-9 credit hours and up to 11 credits going forward. Full time students with a track record of academic success will be considered for additional classes. If students have not depleted their annual tuition funds, summer classes are an additional option.

Your CRCP participation will be suspended. If you determine that you will be able to meet the program requirements at a later date, you have the option to appeal to the CRCP Executive Director for reinstatement.

You are eligible for the CRCP immediately upon hire. As a CRCP student, you will sign a Student Agreement which covers one academic year. However, tuition and fees are paid at the conclusion of each academic term. Educational benefits are paid for students who successfully complete their courses and maintain employment through the end of the semester. Students who do not meet program requirements can be removed at the end of each term.

Students are encouraged to apply for FAFSA funds, as there may be grant funds available to you. These grants do not require repayment. However, employees are eligible for the program by nature of your UPS employment and meeting CRCP requirements.

All scholarships and other grant-based aid (both public and private) must be applied first to your college expenses. Any remaining tuition and fees will then be paid using your CRCP benefits up to the limits of the program.

The CRCP educational benefit varies annually depending on available grant funds from the State of Illinois. Beginning the spring 2022 term, students will be eligible for the following benefits:

• Partner Universities: Chicago State University and Governors State University, up to $10,000 per year for tuition and fees, and up to $100 textbook reimbursement per class.
• Partner Community Colleges: Moraine Valley, Morton, Olive-Harvey, Prairie State, and Richard J. Daley, up to $6,000 annually for tuition and fees, and up to $100 textbook reimbursement per class.
• Affiliate University Institutions: Students attending our Affiliates universities in Illinois will benefit from up to $7,500 per year for student tuition and fees and up to $80 textbook reimbursement per class.
• Affiliate Community Colleges: Students attending an Affiliate community college in Illinois will benefit from up to $5,825 per year for student tuition and fees and up to $80 textbook reimbursement per class.
• Students attending all Indiana-based institutions will benefit from up to $5,250 per year for tuition and fees and up to $50 for textbooks, funded by the UPS Earn & Learn program.

CRCP students generally take part-time course loads, ideally 2 -3 courses per semester. Payment is made directly to the college at the completion of the semester for all classes completed satisfactorily. As a result, students whose expenses are within the program limits would not need to pay for classes in advance and would only incur expenses should they exceed the textbook reimbursement amount or the maximum semester benefit.

All courses or degree programs including online and distance learning that offer undergraduate or graduate college credits will be covered at CSU, GSU, MVCC, Morton College, Olive-Harvey College, Prairie State College and Richard J. Daley College, our 10 affiliate institutions, as well as at other approved institutions.

The minimum program requirement is 6 credits per semester. For the first term in CRCP, students are generally limited to 9 credits to ensure a successful adjustment to balancing the overnight job and college. The CRCP is a program for part-time students who work part-time. Generally, students take 6-9 credits each semester. Full-time students who have a current record of academic success may be approved for full-time courseloads.

Participation begins when you sign the CRCP Student Agreement. To maintain coverage, you must meet the ongoing eligibility requirements.

No. We realize that college expenses extend beyond tuition and books. The bonuses are unrestricted so that you may use them to offset any expense of your choosing.

The CRCP monthly educational allowance is paid at the end of each month, beginning with the first month of the academic term or when you complete your first month in the program.

If you served in the U.S. Armed Forces, you may qualify for an additional stipend. You will need to provide a copy of your DD214 form when you sign your Student Agreement as discharge verification. For students attending a Partner College, if honorably discharged, you qualify for an additional $200 monthly stipend. If you served at least one year and received a General discharge, you qualify for an additional $100 each month. Honorably or generally discharged veterans attending an Affiliate Institution qualify for an additional $100 each month.

As a result of being awarded a State of Illinois grant for 2022, students will be eligible for program benefits up to the following amounts for the current year.

- Governors State and Chicago State University: $10,000 tuition/fees and $100 per class for textbooks.

- Partner community colleges: $6,000 tuition/fees and $100 per class for textbooks. 

- Illinois affiliate universities: $7,500 tuition/fees and $80 per class for textbooks.

- Illinois affiliate community colleges: $5,850 tuition/fees and $80 per class for textbooks.

- Indiana institutions: $5,250 tuition/fees and $50 per class for textbooks. (UPS Earn & Learn program)

Visit www.upsjobs.com and choose the Hodgkins location. Be sure to select the sunrise, twilight or night shift to be eligible for the CRCP. If you do not see your desired shift, check back periodically to see when UPS will be hiring for that shift again. UPS hiring needs change frequently.

Yes. However, UPS has a national educational assistance program, the Earn & Learn program that is available to students working at other Chicago area locations, as well as other states. To learn more, visit www.upsjobs.com.