A program sponsored by Chick-fil-A Operators enabled 177 employees to graduate debt-free this week by completing their degrees online while working at restaurants.
The program, in partnership with Ficus Education and Point University, allows employees to complete accredited degree programs online without loans or out-of-pocket tuition.
The graduates collectively avoided over $6 million in debt, with the average student loan debt in the US exceeding $1.6 trillion.
Chick-fil-A employees, including operators and team members, are encouraged to help grow the program further to provide more opportunities for education and growth.