Getting ready for educational needsWhether you’re planning your child’s education or want to further your own, keep reading to learn about the important resources Boston Scientific offers to help make it a success.

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For your educational goalsInternational Scholarship & Tuition Services (ISTS)To help you shoulder the cost of continuing your education, we’ll provide financial reimbursement for approved courses and materials, up to $8,000 per year, through ISTS. This educational assistance program allows you to develop your career with comprehensive educational assistance resources—from free advising to discounts and reimbursements for career-related education and training.

ISTS also has a partnership with a nonprofit called InsideTrack to provide confidential individualized career coaching to help employees navigate a successful career plan and educational journey. A professional, internal program support team and call center can help employees complete the process. By enrolling in this program, you’ll have complimentary access for three consecutive months to the following:

• Career coaching support from InsideTrack to plan and prioritize your professional goals, and ensure the courses you’re interested in match your career goals

• Two-way messaging for quick answers and insider tips from your Career Coach

• Interactive content modules to help expand your career-related knowledge and skills

• Mobile app to stay connected on the go

• The ISTS Tuition Discount Network, which offers reduced tuition rates, a free transfer credit evaluation and more

For your educational goals

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For your educational goals

Here’s how to get started with ISTS:

• Review BSC’s Educational Assistance Policy

• Review the Educational Assistance Program Employee Manual

• Review the Educational Assistance Program Manager Manual

• Review the Educational Assistance System Tutorial

• Contact ISTS:

– Call: 1-855-659-2034 (1-855-949-5412 for Spanish), Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Central time)

– Email: BSCI@applyISTS.com

– Log in to the portal

– You and your family members also have 24/7 access to a Self-Help Portal and a web-based contact form

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See how one-on-one executive function coaching for adults can help you become even better at what you do. BSC employees pay no membership fee with a 16-week renewal program—a $150 savings. Learn more.

For your educational goals

For parents and guardians of infants

For parents and guardians of children K-12

For parents and guardians of college-aged children

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For your educational goalsEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Furthering your education is a big decision and commitment. Our EAP, GuidanceResources®, has free resources to help you understand your educational options based on your goals. This includes the Personal Assistant (FamilySource®), which you can call at 1-866-812-5303 to learn about the options available to you. Or you can log in to guidanceresources.com (Company ID EB3414X) to learn about the following:

• Types of advanced degrees

• If graduate school is for you

• Graduate programs in your field

• Resources for deciding where to apply

Financial assistance for your/your child’s educational goals

BCU provides tools and resources for private undergraduate and graduate loans, as well as continuing education and refinancing options. Learn more.

For additional college-related financial education, access the “Saving for Your Child’s Education” information available through the Life.Money.You.® financial well-being portal.

Want to discuss your savings options with a real person? Speak with a Certified Financial Planner or a representative from the BCU Wealth Advisor program.

For your educational goals

For parents and guardians of infants

For parents and guardians of children K-12

For parents and guardians of college-aged children

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For parents and guardians of infants (through preschool-age)If you’re welcoming a new child into your home, you can plan ahead for preschool by familiarizing yourself with these resources available to you through BSC.

Personal Assistant (FamilySource®)

To learn more about the support you can receive through Personal Assistant, call 1-866-812-5303. Or log in to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) GuidanceResources website (Company ID EB3414X) for help finding:

• In-home care providers

• Day care centers

• Nanny/au pair services

• Preschools

• Tuition discounts

• After-school activities

• Transportation

GuidanceResources also offers several helpful articles on topics such as the benefits of preschool, caring for a disabled child and Montessori Schools.

Child care support available in MA and MN

If you’re in Massachusetts or Minnesota, an onsite child care center may be near you. Learn more by visiting your campus directory. Also check out the Guide to Growing Your Family.

For your educational goals

For parents and guardians of infants

For parents and guardians of children K-12

For parents and guardians of college-aged children

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For parents and guardians of children K-12 Whether your child is in kindergarten or high school, you could probably use support to prepare for their current and future education—especially as a working parent or guardian. The following resources can help by providing the various types of support you may need.

Personal Assistant (FamilySource®)

As the name implies, this service offers the personalized assistance you may need at different stages of your child’s education. To learn more about the options available to you, feel free to call 1-866-812-5303. Or log in to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) GuidanceResources website (Company ID EB3414X) to access the following resources and information:

• Back-to-school planning

• Special needs advising

• Child care provider search

• School research and other educational resources

• After-school care

• Summer camps and sports programs

• School relationships

• Homework Help

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For parents and guardians of children K-12

For parents and guardians of college-aged children

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For parents and guardians of children K-12 Tutor.com

Available to students up to grade 12, this service offers:

• FREE 24/7 online tutoring

• Help on most every subject—math, science, English, history and more

• Study skills, including building good habits for homework, note-taking and using technology

• Life skills such as getting organized, staying motivated, setting goals and developing healthy habits and support systems

Tutor.com receives top grade

Over 95% of users surveyed say that Tutor.com helps them complete their homework, improve their grades and become more confident in their academics.

Create an account today at Tutor.com. All you need is your Employee ID and password (bscitutor).

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For parents and guardians of children K-12 Care.com

Find the resources you need at Care.com, including:

• A caregiver for after-school pickup and drop off, as well as summer break

• Backup care resources for the occasional unexpected need

• Distance learning resources

• Back-to-school support

You can also locate these resources with the help of Expert Assistance— a service that is also free of charge through Care.com. Here’s how to connect to Expert Assistance:

• Register at https://bostonscientific.care.com/

• Call 1-855-781-1303

• Download the Care@Work app

Online executive function coaching for students

BSC employees pay no membership fee with a 16-week renewal program—a $150 savings. Learn more.

Parent Corner

Visit the WellBeing page to stay connected with your children, find unique learning opportunities and more.

Financial assistance for your/your child’s educational goals

BCU provides tools and resources for private undergraduate and graduate loans, as well as continuing education and refinancing options. Learn more.

For additional college-related financial education, access the “Saving for Your Child’s Education” information available through the Life.Money.You.® financial well-being portal. Want to discuss your savings options with a real person? Speak with a Certified Financial Planner or a representative from the BCU Wealth Advisor program.

For your educational goals

For parents and guardians of infants

For parents and guardians of children K-12

For parents and guardians of college-aged children

Contacts at your fingertips

For parents and guardians of college-aged childrenAs your child prepares for college, ensure that you both have all the information you need to succeed with the help of the following resources.

GuidanceResources

You and your college-bound student can tap into an abundance of information for life after high school at guidanceresources.com. Topics include:

• Choosing a school

• A timeline for applying to colleges

• Settling into campus life

• Affording tuition: loans and grants

• Study habits, campus safety and more

• Helping young people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) find a job

Paying-for-college resources

• BCU

• College Money Management Tips

• FAFSA News and Materials

• College Cost Worksheet

• Financial Aid Toolkit

• Scholarships.com

• EducationPlanner

• Guide to Repaying Federal Student Loans

• Peterson’s

• Cappex

• World Education Services

• Find The Right College

For your educational goals

For parents and guardians of infants

For parents and guardians of children K-12

For parents and guardians of college-aged children

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For parents and guardians of college-aged childrenScholarship opportunities for ethnic minority students

Over 50 billion dollars in ethnic minority scholarships are awarded each year from non-profit organizations, corporations, government agencies, ethnic foundations and elsewhere. Here are some resources to get you started:

• Minority Scholarships

• Scholarships for Minority College Students

• Minority Grant College Programs

• Financial Aid Opportunities for Minority Students

Resources for excelling in college and beyond

• White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanics

• College Success Foundation

• Chegg for textbooks and homework solutions

• UniversityTutor

• ResumeLab

• CareerBuilder

• Cengage Online Learning

• College Recruiter

• BSC’s Mylearning portal for ongoing development opportunities

Financial assistance for your/your child’s educational goals

BCU provides tools and resources for private undergraduate and graduate loans, continuing education and refinancing options, plus information on 529 Plans. Learn more.

For your educational goals

For parents and guardians of infants

For parents and guardians of children K-12

For parents and guardians of college-aged children

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Contacts at your fingertipsCare.com

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GuidanceResources®

BSC’s Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that includes Personal Assistant (FamilySource®)

• 1-866-812-5303

• guidanceresources.com (Company ID EB3414X)

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International Scholarship & Tuition Services (ISTS)

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Tutor.com

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