These Americans fled the country to escape their giant student debt

[davewill]

Wow, did your post just catch me off guard and give me reason to do some quick research.

My company just paid for my TESU LIB-495 class. Apparently, I did not read the Tuition Reimbursement form closely, and your post motivated me to go read the paperwork. 

Mine does say that I have to work at my employer for three years after reimbursement, if not there is a pro-rated amount that I must refund them.  The amount must be paid at day of termination of employment or will be refunded from final pay.   Hmmmm.

I look at it this way. At worst, it's a free loan. If you stay, then everything's fine. If you DO find that great higher paying job, paying back that small amount of tuition will seem a small thing. You just don't want find yourself in a position where paying it back is onerous.