The NFL Continuing Education Program is designed to assist active NFL players with degree completion in their undergraduate, graduate or professional studies.
The NFL Player Development staff administers the program by collaborating with colleges and universities throughout the country to develop plans that allow players to return to school in their club cities, at their original institutions or at institutions near their offseason homes, or through long-distance learning.
The ultimate objective of the program is to help players complete their degrees and assess how best to utilize their education to attain meaningful employment opportunities at the conclusion of their NFL careers.
Tuition Reimbursement Program: The Tuition Reimbursement Program is a benefit used to encourage players to continue their education and complete their degrees. Under the program, eligible players who are enrolled in accredited academic institutions and who are receiving credit toward a degree may be reimbursed up to $15,000 per year. Players must receive a "C" (2.0) or better, or "Pass" if the course is Pass/Fail.
The following are NFL players who earned their college degrees in 2009:
| Player | Team | College | Major |
| Todd Johnson | Buffalo | University of Florida | Applied Physiology and Kinesiology |
| Matt Forte | Chicago | Tulane University | Finance |
| Brett Ratliff | Cleveland | University of Utah | Human Development and Family Studies |
| Corey Hilliard | Detroit | Oklahoma State University | Education |
| Jacoby Jones | Houston | Lane College | Interdisciplinary Studies |
| Mike Hart | Indianapolis | University of Michigan | General Studies |
| Drew Radovich | Minnesota | University of Southern California | Sociology |
| Usama Young | New Orleans | Kent State University | Educational Studies |
| Danny Woodhead | New York Jets | Chadron State College | Interdisciplinary Studies |
| Jon Dorenbos | Philadelphia | University of Texas-El Paso | Multidisciplinary Studies |
| Ellis Hobbs | Philadelphia | Iowa State University | Art and Design |
| Billy Bajema | St. Louis | Oklahoma State University | General Business |
| Craig Dahl | St. Louis | North Dakota State University | Mechanical Engineering |
| Fred Robbins | St. Louis | Wake Forest University | Sociology |
| Darius Walker | Free agent | University of Notre Dame | Marketing |
| Nate Salley | Free agent | Ohio State University | Economics |
