Photo: Tom Werner / Getty Images If you’ve always wanted to go back to college but aren’t sure how you’d pay for it, or if you're afraid of accumulating student loan debt , your employer may be able to help. It’s called "tuition reimbursement," and many companies offer it to employees as an added perk. Tuition reimbursement, or tuition assistance, means that your employer will help foot the bill for your continuing education courses or degree as long as you meet their guidelines. Tuition