Amazon Career Choice (2026)
What Amazon's own page says about Career Choice, field by field, with the gaps marked so you know what to ask HR. Checked 2026-10-14.
“In the U.S. Career Choice is open to the vast majority of Amazon hourly full-time and part-time employees after 90 days of employment”
Career Choice: the published terms
| Run by | Amazon |
|---|---|
| Annual dollar cap | Not stated on the employer's pageAmazon's page says it pre-pays tuition and reimburses books and fees 'up to an annual amount' but does not state the amount. |
| How it pays | Tuition pre-paid; books and fees reimbursed |
| Part-time eligible | Yes, per the page |
| Waiting period | 90 days of employment |
| Who is eligible | In the U.S., the vast majority of hourly full-time and part-time employees after 90 days; U.S. salaried employees at Level 4 and above were added |
| What it covers | Pre-paid tuition for associate degrees, bachelor's degrees and certificate programs |
| Repayment if you leave | Not stated on the employer's page |
Note: Third-party sites quote a $5,250 figure. Amazon's own FAQ does not state a dollar amount, so none is entered here.
How much of it is tax-free
Under a written educational assistance program, an employer can exclude up to $5,250 a year from your wages; anything above that is wages unless it qualifies as a working condition benefit (IRS Pub. 15-B, Educational Assistance). Amazon does not publish an annual amount, so whether you go over $5,250 depends on your program's cost. Ask HR how amounts above the limit are reported.
Run your amount through the tuition reimbursement calculator
What to ask HR
Amazon's page leaves 2 of 7 terms unstated. Ask for the written plan, and these:
- What is the annual limit, and is there a lifetime maximum?
- Do I have to repay anything if I leave within a set time?
Keep reading
- Amazon Tuition Reimbursement (2026)Our full guide to Career Choice.
- Tuition reimbursement: the 2026 rulesThe $5,250 limit and the working condition rule, with sources.
- All employers in the databaseFilter by cap and part-time eligibility, or download the CSV.
- Course ROI calculatorWhether a program is worth your time.
Other employers
Sources and date checked
Every number and rule on this page comes from the pages below, read on October 14, 2026. If a source changes, this page can be out of date until it is rechecked.
- Amazon Career Choice FAQ (aboutamazon.com)
Every field and the quote on this page.
- IRS Publication 15-B (2026), Employer's Tax Guide to Fringe Benefits
The $5,250 annual exclusion for educational assistance and the working condition rule.
Not tax advice. This page is general information built from IRS publications, not advice for your situation. Plan rules, state law and your own facts can change the answer. Confirm with your plan administrator or a tax professional before you act.