Also not a lawyer, but my understanding is that Job Related only applies if you want to deduct the education expenses from your income taxes. Employers can pro

Also not a lawyer, but my understanding is that Job Related only applies if you want to deduct the education expenses from your income taxes. Employers can provide up to $5,250 in reimbursement tax free for all qualified programs regardless of the programs relation to the job Over that amount it becomes a fringe benefit subject to income taxation, however if it is job related it can be deducted as an expenses for the employee making it tax free