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Marriott International Employees: Navigating the Rising Costs of College Tuition for Your Family

Healthcare Provider Update: Healthcare Provider for Marriott International: Marriott International's primary healthcare provider offerings for employees are typically administered through various insurers, including but not limited to UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, and Cigna. These providers offer a range of health plans tailored to the needs of Marriott's workforce. Healthcare Cost Increases in 2026: As we approach 2026, healthcare costs are expected to surge significantly, particularly for employees enrolled in Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace plans. With projections indicating premium hikes exceeding 60% in some states and the potential loss of enhanced federal subsidies, many Marriott International employees could see their out-of-pocket costs rise dramatically. Industry analysts forecast that without congressional action, over 22 million marketplace enrollees, including a significant number of Marriott employees, may face an increase of more than 75% in their monthly premiums in 2026, exacerbating the financial burden on healthcare consumers. Click here to learn more

It doesn’t take a degree in finance to see the cost of college continues to rise.

In its 2017 report, the College Board showed that public four-year institutions raised prices an average of 3.2% annually between the 2007-08 and 2017-18 school years. Put another way, a $5,000 education in 2007-08 would cost $6,851 in 2017-18.

For a few families, the lion’s share of education costs falls on parents and, in some cases, on grandparents. For our Marriott International clients who are parents you may already know, generally, the majority of families rely on a combination of scholarships, grants, financial aid, part-time jobs, and parent support to help pay the cost.

For Marriott International employees who have children approaching college age, a good first step is estimating the potential costs. The accompanying worksheet can help you get a better idea about the cost of a four-year college.

For Marriott International employees who already put money away for college, the worksheet will take that amount into consideration. For Marriott International employees who haven’t, it’s never too late to start.

Resources

There are a number of resources that can help individuals prepare for college. The U.S. government distributes certain information on colleges and costs. Here are two sites for these Marriott International employees to consider reviewing:

www.studentaid.ed.gov
The government’s college and financial aid portal.