Does UCLA cover relocation costs?

Jan 22, 2009 10:34 PM

by malaski

Hi Everyone,

I have an interview for the New Grad Program at UCLA, and if accepted, I would move out there from Houston. They state they provide "relocation assistance", and I am curious as to what this means. Do they give you any allowance for moving costs? Or does anyone know of any other hospitals in LA or the OC that do?
I am just concerned because I will have to move my stuff to LA - (which will be costly), and I will have to pay a first and last month's rent to secure an apartment out there.
I know how much things cost out there because I lived there 3 years ago - I just don't have a lot of money saved up. Plus I have loans to pay!

I would so greatly appreciate your input on this!

Thank you!!!

richo_006 · Jan 23, 2009, 07:21 AM

Re: Does UCLA cover relocation costs?

Originally Posted by malaski

Hi Everyone,

I have an interview for the New Grad Program at UCLA, and if accepted, I would move out there from Houston. They state they provide "relocation assistance", and I am curious as to what this means. Do they give you any allowance for moving costs? Or does anyone know of any other hospitals in LA or the OC that do?
I am just concerned because I will have to move my stuff to LA - (which will be costly), and I will have to pay a first and last month's rent to secure an apartment out there.
I know how much things cost out there because I lived there 3 years ago - I just don't have a lot of money saved up. Plus I have loans to pay!
I would so greatly appreciate your input on this!

Thank you!!!

Yes they will pay for your moving cost...but the rent for your new place if ever will be paid by you..good luck wit h your interview

FOR more info try to call the nurse recruiter she's really nice..good luck

SFDRN · Feb 04, 2009, 10:52 AM

Re: Does UCLA cover relocation costs?

For new grads, they will cover up to $1500 in relocation costs in your name only. (Meaning, the receipts must bear your name, not someone else's).

SFDRN · Feb 04, 2009, 10:53 AM

Re: Does UCLA cover relocation costs?

Also, FYI, relocating to LA is pretty cheap right now. I just moved here two weeks ago and found a 1 bedroom in Santa Monica for $1500 with a $500 security deposit. There are a lot of deals like that. Lots of concessions these days because the economy is so bad.

malaski · Feb 04, 2009, 01:59 PM

Re: Does UCLA cover relocation costs?

Thanks for the info SFDRN and richo_006! I love this site I hope $1500 will cover everything. Do you know how much night and weekend differential is? I am trying to calculate how long it will take to pay off my loans if I work my butt off for a year - I can't wait till I am debt free!

Coffee Nurse · Feb 04, 2009, 06:15 PM

Re: Does UCLA cover relocation costs?

Night differential is $4, weekend is $2.50.

As for the relocation assistance, just MAKE SURE that your application and all paperwork has your Houston address. I moved out here in November, interviewed with UCLA, and got the job within a month, but they considered me ineligible for relocation assistance since I already had a California address when I came in for my interview.

ETA: On the other hand, I'm fresh out of college with a good salary and a great job. In this economy, I'm not going to complain about missing out on the relocation money.

malaski · Feb 04, 2009, 06:19 PM

Re: Does UCLA cover relocation costs?

wow, thanks a lot - I would have never known. That sucks that they couldn't work it out with you!

Coffee Nurse · Feb 04, 2009, 06:28 PM

Re: Does UCLA cover relocation costs?

C'est la vie. The other thing is that you'll probably have to be proactive about asking them about the assistance they offer. I hadn't even heard that it was available until I went in to human resources to be fingerprinted the other day -- after I've started working, and two months after my interview. *eyeroll*

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Does UCLA cover relocation costs?

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