{"id":7529,"date":"2026-08-03T14:47:06","date_gmt":"2026-08-03T14:47:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iupa.org\/?p=7529"},"modified":"2026-08-03T14:52:42","modified_gmt":"2026-08-03T14:52:42","slug":"a-college-benefit-for-the-whole-family-spouses-kids-and-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/iupa.org\/index.php\/2026\/08\/03\/a-college-benefit-for-the-whole-family-spouses-kids-and-you\/","title":{"rendered":"A College Benefit for the Whole Family: Spouses, Kids, and You"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--link_color: var(--awb-custom_color_1);--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1430px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element\" style=\"text-align:center;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-dropshadow imageframe-1 hover-type-none\" style=\"-webkit-box-shadow: 3px 3px 7px var(--awb-color8);box-shadow: 3px 3px 7px var(--awb-color8);\"><a class=\"fusion-no-lightbox\" href=\"https:\/\/edvancecollegebenefit.com\/iupa\/?utm_campaign=IUPA&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_content=08102026\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"IUPA Newsletter Banner\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1198\" height=\"478\" src=\"https:\/\/iupa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IUPA-Newsletter-Banner.png\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/iupa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IUPA-Newsletter-Banner.png\" alt class=\"lazyload img-responsive wp-image-7530\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271198%27%20height%3D%27478%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201198%20478%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271198%27%20height%3D%27478%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/iupa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IUPA-Newsletter-Banner-200x80.png 200w, https:\/\/iupa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IUPA-Newsletter-Banner-400x160.png 400w, https:\/\/iupa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IUPA-Newsletter-Banner-600x239.png 600w, https:\/\/iupa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IUPA-Newsletter-Banner-800x319.png 800w, https:\/\/iupa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IUPA-Newsletter-Banner.png 1198w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 1198px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-bottom:100px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><p>As an I.U.P.A. member, you have access to the Union College Benefit powered by Edvance, which gives you access to reduced tuition at accredited colleges and universities. But did you know that this benefit also extends to your family members?<\/p>\n<p>That means the benefit you&#8217;ve earned through your union doesn&#8217;t stop with you. It can help your spouse finish the degree they set aside years ago. It can help your son or daughter start college without taking on the full weight of it alone. It can even help your siblings explore different career paths and options.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-bottom:100px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat button-xlarge button-custom fusion-button-default button-1 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--button_accent_color:var(--awb-color1);--button_accent_hover_color:var(--awb-custom_color_1);--button_border_hover_color:var(--awb-color8);--button_gradient_top_color:var(--awb-color4);--button_gradient_bottom_color:var(--awb-color4);--button_gradient_top_color_hover:var(--awb-color1);--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:var(--awb-color1);\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/edvancecollegebenefit.com\/iupa\/?utm_campaign=IUPA&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_content=08102026\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">EXPLORE YOUR COLLEGE BENEFIT<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-bottom:100px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color7);\"><h2><strong>What the Benefit Offers You AND Your Family<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>200+ online programs through accredited partner schools, spanning associate, bachelor&#8217;s, master&#8217;s, and doctoral degrees<\/li>\n<li>Tuition discounts that apply to your family members* &#8211; for you, your spouse, and your dependents<\/li>\n<li>Dedicated support from a unionized Student Success Coordinator for every family member, every step of the way<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>Popular Programs Among I.U.P.A. Families<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>While everyone&#8217;s goals look different, a few program areas tend to come up often among I.U.P.A. members and their families:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Healthcare\/Nursing<\/strong> &#8211; for family members wanting to move up in the healthcare or nursing field or for anyone who is drawn to this rewarding, in-demand field<\/li>\n<li><strong>General Studies<\/strong> &#8211; a flexible starting point anyone who wants to pursue a four-year degree, letting them build general education credits early and figure out their direction along the way<\/li>\n<li><strong>Psychology &#8211;<\/strong> a common choice for those interested in counseling, human services, or understanding people better in any career<\/li>\n<li><strong>IT\/Technology<\/strong> &#8211; for family members looking to build skills in a growing field<\/li>\n<li><strong>Criminal Justice<\/strong> &#8211; for law enforcement professionals like yourself looking to advance your career through deeper knowledge of policing, leadership, and public safety<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Where to Start<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Figuring out which program fits your family&#8217;s goals can feel like a lot to sort through on your own. That&#8217;s exactly what Edvance is here for. They carefully select college and universities that are designed for working adults and who offer affordable or reduced tuition for I.U.P.A. families<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;ve been meaning to look into this for yourself, your spouse, or your kids, now&#8217;s a good time to start the conversation.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-bottom:100px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat button-xlarge button-custom fusion-button-default button-2 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--button_accent_color:var(--awb-color1);--button_accent_hover_color:var(--awb-custom_color_1);--button_border_hover_color:var(--awb-color8);--button_gradient_top_color:var(--awb-color4);--button_gradient_bottom_color:var(--awb-color4);--button_gradient_top_color_hover:var(--awb-color1);--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:var(--awb-color1);\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/edvancecollegebenefit.com\/iupa\/?utm_campaign=IUPA&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_content=08102026\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">EXPLORE YOUR COLLEGE BENEFIT<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":7530,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"categories":[27],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-7529","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-iupa-briefing-room"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/iupa.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7529","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/iupa.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/iupa.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/iupa.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/iupa.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7529"}],"version-history":[{"count":9,"href":"https:\/\/iupa.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7529\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7532,"href":"https:\/\/iupa.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7529\/revisions\/7532"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/iupa.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7530"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/iupa.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7529"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/iupa.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7529"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/iupa.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7529"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}