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SON Tuition Grant for UR Employees

Academic-practice partnership to cover full cost of tuition for University of Rochester employees

As a means of supporting University of Rochester nurses and addressing workforce needs at the University of Rochester, the School of Nursing is offering an exciting grant opportunity for UR employees. The School of Nursing Tuition Grant, together with UR employee tuition benefits, will cover the full cost of tuition for students who enroll in the following degree programs:

The School of Nursing Tuition Grant is available to all new students who enroll no later than the Summer 2025 semester. Students must be matriculated and begin their degree program by the Summer 2025 semester:

  • RN to BS Online applicants must apply by March 1, 2025 for Summer 2025 entry.
  • Applicants to other programs (RN to BS to MS and master's programs) must apply by Jan. 15, 2025 for Summer 2025 entry.

In all instances, scholarships and grants are only applicable to courses taken at the School of Nursing.

SON Tuition Grant Eligibility

Please reference the below chart to see what you may be eligible for and how to apply.
Type of employee What am I eligible for? How many courses will be covered per semester?
A new full-time UR employee NOT yet tuition benefit eligible. 100% tuition grant from the School of Nursing*

(Until employee becomes tuition benefit eligible, up to three semesters)		 1 course per semester
A full-time UR employee who IS eligible for tuition benefits. 80-95% in employee tuition benefits 2 courses per semester

5-20% tuition grant from the School of Nursing*

(Amount will cover the full balance of tuition not covered through employee tuition benefits.)

 2 courses per semester
A part-time employee who IS eligible for tuition benefits. 80-95% in employee tuition benefits 1 course per semester

5-20% tuition grant from the School of Nursing*

(Amount will cover the full balance of tuition not covered through employee tuition benefits.)

 1 course per semester

*Please note: Grant covers tuition only, not other associated fees. See tuition and fees webpage.

How to Apply

To receive full tuition coverage, you must apply for both the SON Tuition Grant and UR Employee Tuition Benefits. Once admitted to an eligible program, you must:

  1. Apply to receive the SON Tuition Grant by completing the SON Scholarship Form. Keep in mind you will be required to complete this form every semester you intend to receive the grant, after registering for courses. If you have questions about the grant or SON Scholarship Form, please contact SON_Scholarships@urmc.rochester.edu.  If you have any questions about accessing Smartsheet, please contact SONHelp@urmc.rochester.edu or (585) 275-7500. 
  2. Apply to receive UR Employee Tuition Benefits by completing the the online Employee Tuition Waiver application. Log into HRMS and follow the path "Self Service > Benefits > Tuition > Apply Employee Tuition Waiver." Please contact TuitionBenefits@UR.rochester.edu for questions or concerns with your Employee Tuition Waiver application.

Frequently Asked Questions

No, the SON Tuition Grant covers 100% of tuition costs only. Students in the RN to BS online program are responsible for paying for the mobile device and technology fees associated with the SON-provided iPad. Students in other programs will need to cover associated fees and textbooks as required. The combination of a student's tuition benefits and the SON Tuition Grant will cover 100% of the direct cost of tuition.

Yes, the grant will cover the cost of the full program until you graduate, as long as you enroll by Summer 2025. (This enroll-by date has recently been extended from Summer 2024). You may complete the program at your own pace, as long as you meet the requirements to remain a matriculated student.

No. You should first apply for your intended program. Once accepted and after you have registered for courses each semester, you may complete the necessary forms to receive the SON Tuition Grant. If you have questions about your eligibility as you consider applying for a program, please email SON_Scholarships@urmc.rochester.edu.

If you are not yet tuition-benefit eligible at the University of Rochester , you can still get tuition 100% covered through the SON Tuition Grant if you are a full-time employee. To do so, you will have to apply and matriculate into a program. However, you will only be eligible to have one-course 100% covered by the SON Tuition Grant for up to three semesters or until you are eligible to receive your tuition benefits. At that time, you will be eligible to receive 2-courses per semester 100% covered. Part-time employees are not eligible for this.

Students are eligible to receive 100% tuition coverage for both their bachelor's and master's program through the SON Tuition Grant if they:

  • Enroll in and complete the RN to BS Online program, then apply to and enroll in one of the eligible master's programs by the Summer 2025 enroll-by deadline, OR 
  • Enroll in the RN to BS to MS program with a master's concentration in Nursing Education, Clinical Nurse Leader, or Leadership in Health Care Systems by the Summer 2025 enroll-by deadline
Students who enroll in the RN to BS to MS program with intent to earn their master's in any of our six nurse practitioner specialties are eligible to receive 100% tuition coverage for only the bachelor's portion of their program. For these students, the SON Tuition Grant will apply toward the final 32 nursing credits required to meet the bachelor's degree, but not toward any courses/credits for the master's degree in their nurse practitioner specialty.

 

Questions?

For questions about the SON Tuition Grant, including eligibility for per diem employees, please contact the UR School of Nursing Scholarship Office at SON_Scholarships@urmc.rochester.edu.

For questions about employee tuition benefits and eligibility at the University of Rochester, refer to the University's Total Rewards Tuition Benefits page.

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