Education
Education
Pave The Path To Your Degree
Start or continue your educational journey, with full support every step of the way.
Step 1: Apply and become a team member.
Step 2: Enroll in eligible college courses.
Step 3: Invest in your future.
Start or continue your educational journey, with full support every step of the way.
Step 1: Apply and become a team member.
Step 2: Enroll in eligible college courses.
Step 3: Invest in your future.
Become a teammate today to access your educational benefits.
Retail Management Certificate
Recognized nationally, the Retail Management Certificate program helps prepare retail employees for lead roles and management positions. Completing the RMC is the first step to earning an Associate’s degree. *100% of all RMC Courses are covered.
Associate's
Degree
With multiple business-related Associate’s degree courses, *100% of your tuition is covered on qualifying programs. RMC class units taken are transferable to your Associate’s degree.
*Some restrictions apply.
Bachelor's
Degree
All degree programs offered through our educational partners are online in an asynchronous, or self-paced, format, providing flexibility and convenience. Tuition discounts are available up to 30% with additional financial aid and scholarship assistance.
Graduate
Degree
Access a range of Master’s, Doctoral, and Post-Graduate programs via our educational partners. Eligible degree programs may qualify for a tuition discount.
HVAC/R
Approved HVAC/R (Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning /Refrigeration) courses with tuition fully covered. Courses are on campus, count toward a certificate, and can be applied to an AS Degree with additional general education classes.
Certificate
Programs
Contact our Education Team for details on certificate programs, including offerings, prerequisites, course content, and enrollment.
Retail Management Certificate
Recognized nationally, the Retail Management Certificate program helps prepare retail employees for lead roles and management positions. Completing the RMC is the first step to earning an Associate’s degree
Associate's Degree
With multiple business-related degree courses, *100% of your tuition is covered on qualifying programs. RMC class units taken are transferable to your degree.
Bachelor's Degree
All degree programs offered through our educational partners are online in an asynchronous format, providing flexibility and convenience. Tuition discounts are available up to 30% with additional financial aid and scholarship assistance.
Graduate Degree
Access a range of Master’s, Doctoral, and Post-Graduate programs via our educational partners. Eligible students may qualify for a tuition discount.
HVAC/R
Teammates can take approved HVAC/R courses with tuition fully covered by Stater Bros. Courses are on campus, count toward a certificate, and can be applied to an AS Degree with additional general education classes.
Certificate Programs
Contact your Education Team for details on certificate programs, including offerings, prerequisites, course content, and enrollment.
Scholarships
Gain access to scholarships as part of our Educations Pathways.
The California Grocers Association Educational Foundation provides academic financial assistance to CGA member employees and their dependents and offers educational programs for the grocery industry.
The International Dairy Deli Bakery Association supports and encourages aspiring and experienced professionals on their paths to building credentials for a successful future.
Our scholarships help new leaders prepare for the road ahead as well as professionals who have chosen to venture down a new road or just build on past accomplishments.
The Christermon Foundation is a non-profit organization of the California Licensed Beverage Alcohol Industry.
The foundation offers scholarships in amounts from $3,000 to $10,000 to qualified High School seniors and Community College transfer students who will attend an accredited four-year college or university. Postgraduate scholarships are also available.
The Illuminators Educational Foundation is a group of vendors and suppliers working to strengthen relationships within the grocery industry by supporting leadership, growth, and education.
Through these efforts, the Foundation offers scholarship opportunities of up to $2,500 for eligible individuals, including applicants and their direct relatives.
Our Education Partners*
Stater Bros. Markets and the Western Association of Food Chains (WAFC) partnership gives you access to top regional colleges and universities to help you find the right fit for your future.
California Baptist University, in partnership with Stater Bros. Markets, is here to help empower employees to achieve their educational goals. You can select from more than 160 bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degree programs**, all offered online and on campus. Postgraduate Certificate Programs are also available.
20% tuition scholarship available.
Offered online through the College of Extended and Global Education, the fully online Stater Bros. Markets Bachelor of Arts in Applied Business degree completion program at California State University, San Bernardino empowers prospective students the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to fill in-demand managerial and entrepreneurial jobs and careers in today’s dynamic business landscape.
Learn essential skills for today’s complex business environment at the University of Redland’s School of Business and Society.
Transform yourself into innovative scholar-practitioners and community leaders with the University of Redland’s School of Education.
As a proud partner with the WAFC, at Western Governors University you’re in the driver’s seat of your education. Whether you’re building on previous academic experience with our flexible transfer policies or just starting out, we tailor your path to meet your needs. Choose from a variety of undergrad and graduate degree options. Plus enjoy a 5% tuition discount for transferring your 8 completed Retail Management Certificate classes.
At Cal Poly Humboldt, gain foundational leadership skills in planning, critical thinking, sustainability, and organizational transformation that are transferable and relevant across industries. As part of the California State University system and partner with the WAFC, transfer your Associate degree with or without completed Retail Management Certificate coursework and earn your Bachelor’s degree 100% online at a discounted rate.
UMass Global, a proud partner with WAFC, offers two flexible online coursework options: Instructor-Led and Competency-Based. Equipped with engaging and technologically advanced online coursework, UMass Global perfectly blends into your busy schedules and working lives. UMass Global allows you to choose the tuition option that works best for you so you can achieve your academic goals and finish your degree or program.
*Partners subject to change.
**Some restrictions may apply.
“Being a mom and a full-time worker while pursuing my education has been one of the most challenging yet rewarding experiences of my life. Balancing work, family and school was never easy, but I knew that investing in my education would not only benefit me but also set an example for my children.
There were late nights, early mornings, and moments of doubt, but determination to create a better future kept me going. Education has given me the confidence to grow in my career and the knowledge to make a difference.
If there is one thing I’ve learned, it’s no matter how busy life gets, chasing your dreams is always worth it.”
-Janie Gigante, 2023 RMC Graduate
Janie Gigante, 2023 RMC Graduate
“Being a mom and a full-time worker while pursuing my education has been one of the most challenging yet rewarding experiences of my life. Balancing work, family and school was never easy, but I knew that investing in my education would not only benefit me but also set an example for my children.
There were late nights, early mornings, and moments of doubt, but determination to create a better future kept me going. Education has given me the confidence to grow in my career and the knowledge to make a difference.
If there is one thing I’ve learned, it’s no matter how busy life gets, chasing your dreams is always worth it.”
Frequently Asked Questions
All Stater Bros. Markets teammates are eligible from their first day of employment.
The Retail Management Certificate (RMC) and Associate degree programs are 100% tuition free. FAFSA (financial aid), scholarships, and CGAEF tuition reimbursement are available for eligible education programs. Some restrictions may apply.
Yes, depending on the program: WAFC Intake form, RMC/ Associate/ HVAC-R course agreement, book reimbursement form, WAFC certificate application.
Yes, all education pathway options are offered 100% online.
Yes, RMC credits may count toward an associate degree, and associate degree credits can transfer toward a bachelor’s degree (restrictions may apply).
A 2.0 GPA is required to complete programs. Bachelor’s degree applicants must have 60 semester (or 90 quarter) transferable units.
Your educational accomplishments are a valuable asset wherever your career takes YOU.
It depends on the program and university you have selected. The tuition at the RMC and associate level is 100% covered while bachelor’s and master’s may have limited tuition discounts.
Yes, you may use FAFSA, scholarships, and California Grocers Association education fund reimbursements.
- RMC: 8 courses, each 8-9 weeks long.
- Associate’s Degree: 60 qualifying semester units.
- Bachelor’s Degree: Requires 60 transferable semester units and a 2.0 GPA.
- Master’s Degree and higher: Typically requires a completed bachelor’s and varies by program.
- HVAC/R, Certificates, AS Degree: Per college requirement, complete all qualifying courses.
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