In Kentucky, through a partnership between UPS and the University of Louisville, it is definitely not a myth.
It isn’t an easy path (night work), but it is a path. You work part-time for UPS as a package handler, and UPS and the state split your tuition. You still get paid, plus there is a book reimbursement, bonuses for good grades, and other perks.
Only for in state tuition rates I believe.