Investing in you is a dynamic suite of programs and benefits that meet associates where they are in their personal and professional development journeys. Imagine having access to resources that help you achieve your dreams & know that you will be supported along the way.

Are you ready to Dream Bigger & Live Brighter?

Program/BenefitAssociate Eligibility
Distribution Centers: FrontlineStores: Store Manager and BelowDistribution Centers and Stores: SeasonalHome Office: Full-TimeHome Office: Part-TimeEnterprise: Dependents and Spouses
DailyPayXXX
GuildXX
Dream Brightly ScholarshipXXXX
Otterbein Advantage ScholarshipXXXXX
Tuition ReimbursementX

*In most cases, applies to U.S. associates only. See below program descriptions and FAQ’s for specific eligibility information.

Guild Education

Guild is an educational platform creating access to tuition-free education opportunities, career mobility, and financial freedom, through flexible online courses with high-quality learning institutions. The program allows associates to obtain GED, Associate/Bachelor’s and/or Graduate degrees and certifications. You can review available programs here.

You are eligible if you are a U.S. based core associate who has 90 days of continuous service and works in a Bath & Body Works store or distribution center. Find eligible job titles in the education benefits policy. To enroll and learn more, visit bbw.guildeducation.com.

*imputed taxable income applies in certain cases. see the education benefits policy for further information.

Click here to view FAQ’s in English.
Click here to view FAQ’s in Spanish.
Click here to view FAQ’s in French.
Click here to view FAQ’s in Nepali.

Dream Brightly Scholarship

In partnership with the Columbus Foundation, Bath & Body Works will provide 20 scholarships of $5,000 each, annually, to current U.S. full-time or core part-time associates and/or their dependents or spouses to attend a post secondary educational opportunity of their choice. Learn more or apply here.

Click here to view FAQ’s.

Otterbein Advantage Scholarship

Otterbein University and Bath & Body Works are proud to offer a special educational benefit – the advantage of a private university education at public school prices.

Associates, spouses/domestic partners and dependent children are able to take advantage of this transformative educational opportunity to work toward a degree at Otterbein University in Columbus, OH, through the Advantage Scholarship with discounted tuition.

Click here to view FAQ’s.

Tuition Reimbursement

Bath & Body Works supports the education of our associates to help them develop their careers. If you’ve had at least one year of consecutive full-time service, you are eligible for 100% of eligible education reimbursement up to $3,000 per calendar year for work-related undergraduate, graduate or GED course work.

Eligible expenses include:

  • The cost of tuition
  • Books
  • Fees for testing out of a class
  • Mandatory registration fee
  • Laboratory fees and courses that are completed with a grade of C- or better or “pass”

Follow these steps to apply for course approval:

  1. Submit the completed Tuition Reimbursement Program Application for Course Approval form to your manager for verification that the course work or degree program is work related. Click here to access the policy and form.
  2. Submit the Tuition Reimbursement Program Application for Course Approval form (with your supervisor’s acknowledgement signature) for eligible courses in the upcoming quarter or semester.
  3. Mail or email the completed form to:
    Associate Connect (formerly HR Direct)
    Attention: Tuition Reimbursement
    Three Limited Parkway
    Columbus, OH 43230
    Email: BBWTR@bbw.com
  4. Associate Connect (formerly HR Direct) will notify you within 10 business days by email to inform you of your approval or denial of the course(s).

All requests for reimbursement must be received no later than 6 months after the course completion date to be considered for reimbursement. See the policy for more details about submitting eligible expenses.

You will receive payment once your Tuition Reimbursement Program Reimbursement Request form, grades, itemized university statement and proof of payment have been received and processed. Associate Connect (formerly HR Direct) will notify you by email within 10 business days of receipt of approval or denial of your reimbursement request. A reimbursement for approved expenses will be direct deposited into your account on the next available pay cycle. Payment cannot be issued directly to the school.

Wellness Center at DC 3

The Wellness Center was designed with you in mind! We opened the Bath & Body Works Wellness Center at DC 3 to make caring for your health easy, affordable, and convenient. It is staffed by dedicated healthcare experts and offers a personal experience leading to better care.

Enrollment in the Bath & Body Works medical plan is not required to visit the Wellness Center! For associates not covered under our plan, it’s $25 per primary or urgent care visit, or $15 for physical therapy. The Wellness Center provides a full-service Pharmacy for both your and your dependents’ prescriptions. You can also purchase over-the-counter medications at a great price. If you don’t work at DC 3 or not feeling well enough to pick up your prescriptions in person, we can mail them to you*. We told you it’s convenient! Learn more about mailing prescriptions here.

Ensure BBW Pharmacy is listed as your primary pharmacy with all your doctors. Call the pharmacy at 380.529.4024 if you have any questions or to transfer your current prescriptions.

Click here to learn about more services available in the Wellness Center.

*All BBW associates can utilize the onsite pharmacy for your prescription needs, and Ohio associates can have prescriptions mailed to your home.

DailyPay

We want to empower you to have more control over your finances and we recognize there are times when you need flexibility with your pay. Offering access to your earned wages ahead of payday enables you to manage financial obligations and unexpected emergencies that can happen as a part of daily life.

In addition to giving you flexibility with your pay, DailyPay also provides you with valuable tools and resources to help you meet your financial goals to plan for your future.

Eligible associates include all distribution center associates that are non exempt and associates in the stores that are at the manager level and below.

Click here to learn more about how this benefit works.

Click here to view FAQ’s in English.
Click here to view FAQ’s in Spanish.
Click here to view FAQ’s in French.
Click here to view FAQ’s in Somali.
Click here to view FAQ’s in Nepali.

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