Orlando Health Tuition-Assistance Program

Orlando Health's Tuition Assistance Program gives students who are currently enrolled in an accredited generic registered nursing program an opportunity to receive tuition assistance, which may be used for tuition, books, uniforms, living expenses and other school-related expenses. Recipients must agree to future employment at an Orlando Health facility (Arnold Palmer Hospital, Orlando Regional Medical Center, Lucerne Hospital, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center Orlando, South Seminole Hospital, Winnie Palmer Hospital, or Dr. P. Phillips Hospital) for a specified period of time and may elect to participate in a one- or two-year program.

Available Tuition Assistance

• $2,500 in tuition assistance is available to students in exchange for a commitment of one year of employment at an Orlando Regional Healthcare facility.*
• $5,000 in tuition assistance is available to students in exchange for a commitment of two years of employment at an Orlando Regional Healthcare facility.*
  
  * Individuals are only eligible to participate in one tuition-assistance program.

Eligibility Requirements

Applications will be considered for both scholarly merit and financial need. Any student attending a college or university with an accredited registered nursing program is eligible for tuition assistance. Applicants must have at least a 3.0 overall grade point average (on a 4.0 scale). If selected, recipients will be required to sign a promissory note and an agreement to work for Orlando Regional Healthcare for an agreed upon amount of time (12 or 24 months).

Employment Requirements

Within one month after graduation from an accredited nursing program, students must start full- or variable full-time employment at an Orlando Regional Healthcare facility. Team members must remain in a full- or variable full-time 24/7 registered nurse position (job code 2501) for the full commitment period. Should a participating team member fail to remain in a 24/7 position and full- or variable full-time status for any reason during the full commitment period, the entire tuition assistance must be returned immediately to Orlando Regional Healthcare.

 A completed application packet consists of:

• An Application Form.
• Successful completion of two semesters of an accredited generic RN nursing program that the student is currently enrolled in - or - the successful completion of one semester of an accelerated or advanced-standing RN nursing program for LPNs or another licensed allied health provider that the student is currently enrolled in.
• Official transcripts from your current college or university.
• Two letters of recommendation from a nursing faculty.
• One letter of reference from your most recent employer.

Note: An interview may be included in the final selection process.

Please send completed application packets to:

Orlando Health
Education and Development
Attn: Deborah A. Garber
1414 Kuhl Avenue, MP #3
Orlando, FL 32806

Funds are limited, and as such, incomplete applications will not be considered. The Tuition Assistance Committee will review applications and determine recipients.

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