Abstract: A method and system for managing, assessing, and optimizing tuition reimbursement for an employee by an employer and optimizing financial outcomes for an employee relative to tuition reimbursement programs. Employee tuition reimbursement eligibility information is entered into a computer system and the computer system determines whether the employee is eligible for tuition reimbursement by comparing the employee tuition reimbursement eligibility information to tuition reimbursement eligibility criteria for the employer. Furthermore, if the employee is determined to be eligible for the tuition reimbursement, entering employee financial aid eligibility information into the computer system. Determining a financial aid award that is generated from the employee financial aid eligibility information of the employee and determining an amount of tuition reimbursement based on the financial aid awards and/out of pocket costs incurred by the employee.