McOpCo/Corporate Employees

McOpCo full-time Store Manager Trainees, Certified Swing Managers, Department Managers, or General Managers — you are eligible if:

• You have a performance rating of “significant performance” or better, maintained throughout the course/program.

McOpCo Restaurant Crews, Floor Supervisors, Shift Manager Trainees, Primary Maintenance, or other part-time employees — you are eligible if:

• You are employed by McDonald’s for at least 90 cumulative days.
• You work an average of 15 hours per week or more.
• You have a performance rating of “significant performance” or better, maintained throughout the course/program.

Operator Employees

Full-time restaurant manager or staff of participating Franchise Owner/Operator are eligible if:

• You are currently employed by a participating Franchise Owner/Operator.
• You work a minimum of 30 hours per week for that Franchise Owner/Operator.
• You are in good standing as determined by the Franchise Owner/Operator.

Restaurant crew, part-time manager or part-time office staff of participating Franchise Owner/Operator are eligible if:

• You are currently employed by a participating Franchise Owner/Operator.
• You are employed by the same Franchise Owner/Operator at least 90 cumulative days as of the time of the Tuition Assistance Request application completion.
• You work an average of 15 hours per week for that Franchise Owner/Operator.
• You are in good standing as determined by the Franchise Owner/Operator.

Most McDonald’s restaurants are operated by independent franchisees who are independent employers, and set their own employment policies and practices, including pay and benefits for the people working in their restaurants. McDonald’s does not control the independent franchisees’ employment policies and practices and does not employ individuals working at franchised restaurants. The programs or benefits described here are available at McDonald’s-owned restaurants and the restaurants of participating franchisees. McDonald’s and independently owned and operated franchisees are equal opportunity employers and committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.