Tuition Reimbursement

[zje123]

Can some of you explain tuition reimbursement to me? Does it pay for school that you have already had-- like if you are hired as a new RN, will they help to pay your loans from nursing school?

Or is it only for classes you are taking currently, like if you are an ADN RN, who is currently taking classes towards a BSN?

What I'm looking for is how to get a future employer to help me pay for nursing school that I took in the past. Also, if I were to find an employer who would do this, would it have to be to pay off a loan that I had taken out, or could it just be to pay back the cost of nursing school that was paid for outright with cash? Any advice on how to get some funds back after you have already paid for nursing school would be appreciated!!

[BostonRN13]

I think what you are looking for would be 'loan forgiveness' not tuition reimbursement.. Tuition reimbursement helps to advance your CURRENT position, not past achievements..

[Dembitz, APRN]

This is another program that may apply to some folks: Public Service Loan Forgiveness | Federal Student Aid. I know many in my NP class are currently taking advantage of it.

[robinwantsacracker]

Hey.. Just to give you some hope.

I Graduated in August, 2013, and was hired by a hospital in KY in October. My hospital does tuition reimbursement up to $24,000 total for a BSN if hired within 3 months of graduation. They pay 6k/year over 4 years on your anniversary and I just had to sign a 1 year contract and renew it every year I get reimbursement. It doesn't matter if tuition was paid out of pocket or scholarships etc. I can also attend the university for free with a waiver, and anyone in my family can attend the university for 50% tuition waiver, so I will definitely be going for my MSN in a couple of years.

Tuition reimbursement programs are definitely out there if you look. Look towards magnet hospitals, level 1 trauma centers, and teaching institutions. Most hospitals will advertise benefits to attract the best nurses.

Good luck!!!!

[Just_keep_swimming]

Very very few (if any) employers will reimburse for education completed prior to employment. Mine not only requires the education to take place while employed, but also stipulates a minimum amount of hours that must be worked to be eligible for reimbursement (2000), the number of hours that must be worked while a student (20hrs/week), and the length of time required to be worked following the last check (1 year). An employer isn't going to benefit from paying for education that took place prior to hiring you, especially if that education was necessary to make you eligible for the position. Many facilities, with the economy and current oversupply of nurses in many areas, are even doing away with all tuition reimbursement.[/quote']

In order to be hired on at these locations, do you have to have certain credentials like a CNA certification? Just wondering what your job responsibilities would be since you're still a student in nursing school? I am interested in trying to apply to work at these type of hospitals but haven't had a chance to search in my area yet if any hospitals still offer it. Would I google tuition reimbursement or just go to each hospital's website and search their website?

I appreciate your help & advice in this!

[Alfi_srq]

My hospital offers tuition reimbursement for full- time employees and part-time employees (get 50%). You have to work certain amount of hours and commit to work 18 months after the last tuition check. You have to be a benefited employee basically to get that. Any level of employees eligible starting from hospitality to food servers pct nurses etc. search the websites of hospitals. You can also ask hr

[Just_keep_swimming]

Thank you! I found one program that hires you as a nurse technician & as you progress thru nursing school, your scope of responsibility grows when you can show them you know what you're doing. I'm guessing you work as a CNA along with tasks you're signed off on. I'm already a CNA so hoping, if it comes down to it, that will help in my favor. Thanks again for your reply!

[Ruby Vee, BSN]

Some institutions will pay tuition for classes you take after you've been employed there for a certain length of time. You have to maintain a certain GPA and pay for the classes up front. They'll reimburse you after they've seen your grades.

As far as the education you've already received, I'm afraid you're going to have to pay back the loans you took out.

[Sam J.]

What if you get tuition reimbursement for a promise to work somewhere, then get fired before your time is up- do they require to repay them?

[NicuGal, MSN, RN]

Yes they do. Just like if you drop out, you have to repay what they have paid so far.

[Ruby Vee, BSN]

What if you get tuition reimbursement for a promise to work somewhere, then get fired before your time is up- do they require to repay them?

Usually.