Better Futures

Better Futures – A Hometown Strong Program

We are building the largest college tuition assistance program in rural America.

JBS USA and Pilgrim’s are providing team members and their child dependents the opportunity to pursue their higher education dreams for associate degrees and trade certificates at community and technical colleges with tuition assistance.

We recognize and believe in the transformative power of higher education and the opportunities that come from education, coursework, and technical skill training.

The Better Futures Program provides meaningful investments in the futures of our team members, their families and our communities.

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Complete These Steps

1. Sign-Up & Approval

Complete the Better Futures Application – The program will work with plant HR to verify that team members qualify for the program.

Check your email for updates! The Better Futures Program will send several emails as part of the approval process to the email listed in the sign-up form.

2. Apply

Apply for admission for your approved local partner college or the Rio Salado online option.

3. FAFSA

Complete the FAFSA Form (Free Application for Federal Aid) at your college to release your student account and course information to the Better Futures program prior to receiving funding.

Not applicable in Canada.

4. Enroll

The college will help you enroll in classes.

The Better Futures Program offers tuition assistance for eligible employees or their dependents up to a fixed amount for each semester, year, and for the life of the program. Therefore, work with your college to see what programs may be fully covered.

5. Payment

The college will bill the company for your tuition $1,750 per semester, $3,500 per year, and $7,000 per student. Then, the company will pay the college directly for those charges. Any other charges (remaining fees, books, etc.) are paid by the student.

The Better Futures Program is tax-free for team members, but may not be tax-free for dependent children. We recommend you consult your tax preparation assistant to understand the potential tax liability for dependent use of the benefit.

You are not on your own in the process!

Your plant HR leadership will coordinate times for the college to come into the plant and help complete admissions applications, the FAFSA, and any other forms for the college. In addition, all college partners have FAFSA online and in person workshops and appointments through the Financial Aid office.

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Resources

Students are required to complete the Free Application For Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) to potentially qualify for financial aid to help cover the costs of college: fafsa.gov.

Additional questions? Please contact betterfutures@jbssa.com