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Tuition Grant for URochester Employees

As a means of supporting professional growth for University of Rochester employees and addressing workforce needs within the University of Rochester's academic health system, the School of Nursing & Health Sciences is offering an exciting opportunity for URochester employees. The School of Nursing & Health Sciences Tuition Grant, together with URochester employee tuition benefits, will cover the full cost of tuition for students who enroll in the following degree programs:

The Tuition Grant is available to all new students who are matriculated and begin their degree program by the Fall 2027 semester:

  • Applicants to MS or Advanced Certificate programs must apply by April 15, 2027 for Fall 2027 entry.
  • RN to BS applicants must apply by July 1, 2027 for Fall 2027 entry.

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

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 University employee NOT yet tuition benefit eligible 100% tuition grant from the School of Nursing & Health Sciences*

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

5% tuition grant from the School of Nursing & Health Sciences*

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

 2 courses per semester
A part-time University 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 & Health Sciences*

(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 Tuition Grant and URochester Employee Tuition Benefits. Once admitted to an eligible program, you must:

  1. Apply to receive the Tuition Grant by completing the School of Nursing & Health Sciences 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 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 URochester Employee Tuition Benefits by completing the online Employee Tuition Waiver application. Log into myURHR Workday using your Active Directory, click on ‘Benefits and Pay’ on the homepage under the Apps section, and click on ‘Employee Tuition Waiver Application’ under the Suggested Links section. Please contact TuitionBenefits@UR.rochester.edu for questions or concerns with your Employee Tuition Waiver application.

Frequently Asked Questions

No, the Tuition Grant covers 100% of tuition costs only. Students in the RN to BS program are responsible for paying for the mobile device and technology fees associated with the 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 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 to begin by Fall 2027. 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 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 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 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 have two 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 Tuition Grant if they enroll in and complete the RN to BS program, then apply to and enroll in one of the eligible master's programs by the Fall 2027 enroll-by deadline.

Questions?

For questions about the Tuition Grant, including eligibility for per diem employees, please contact the School of Nursing & Health Sciences 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.

Contact Scholarship Office

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