Perks & Discounts

The University of Idaho Children's Center provides quality care for the children of University of Idaho students, staff and faculty.

The Babysitting Listserv connects University of Idaho employees and students with babysitting services.

Our community offers a variety of other Childcare Resources.

Education Benefits

University of Idaho Employee Tuition Waivers for U of I Classes

Tuition waivers for U of I classes are available for eligible U of I employees, spouses and dependents through Student Accounts.

University of Idaho Employee Reciprocal Agreements for Other Institutions

Reciprocal education agreements allow University of Idaho employees to take courses for reduced fees at the following:

Each institution has their own limitations to the reciprocal agreements. Check with the particular institution to see if there are any limitations that would apply to you.

Non-University of Idaho Employee Reciprocal Agreements for U of I Classes

Employees of Boise State University, Idaho State University and Lewis-Clark State College may attend classes at University of Idaho for reduced fees with the following limitations:

To apply, the BSU, ISU or LCSC HR Department fills out a reciprocal waiver indicating the student is a BSU, ISU or LCSC employee and submits the waiver to U of I Student Accounts office each semester, prior to the beginning of classes.

Contact Student Accounts for additional information.

Student Recreation Center

Recreation and Wellbeing at University of Idaho provides programs, services, facilities and equipment to enrich the university learning experience. Current staff, faculty and U of I retirees are eligible to purchase memberships at the Student Rec Center.

Adoption Assistance

The University of Idaho offers an Adoption Assistance Plan to reimburse eligible employees for the cost of certain adoption expenses. An employee must be enrolled in the medical plan as an active employee to be eligible. The amount of the benefit is based on actual qualified adoption expenses, not to exceed the limits as listed below.

Benefit Limits

Examples of Qualified Expenses

IRS Compliance

It is intended that this Plan meet the criteria and conditions set forth in Section 137 of the Internal Revenue Code pertaining to adoption assistance programs.

Blue Cross Discounts

As a Blue Cross Cross of Idaho member, you have access to a variety of discounts and savings on anything from car seats to massage therapy through the Blue Extras discount and savings program. The Blue Cross of Idaho website lists where you can save money for specific services and goods.

Corporate Perks

Employees have access to the Employee Assistance Plan's discount program, called Corporate Perks. Visit apshelplink.com and enter the code of UI1. You will then click on the Savings Center link on the right side of the page to access the Corporate Perks page. You can save money on anything from cars to computers.

Savings Marketplace

The Savings Marketplace through Working Advantage offers exclusive discounts on products, services and experiences. It’s cost-free and easy to enroll — just sign up online and begin saving today on items like: