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:
- RN to BS program (BS)
- Clinical Nurse Leader (MS, Post-MS, and RN to BS to MS entry points)
- Nursing Education (MS, Post-MS, and RN to BS to MS entry points)
- Leadership in Health Care Systems (MS and RN to BS to MS entry points)
The School of Nursing Tuition Grant is available to all new students who enroll no later than the Summer 2024 semester. Students must be matriculated and begin their degree program no later than the Summer 2024 semester:
- RN to BS Online applicants can apply for any semester, but must apply no later than March 1, 2024 for Summer 2024 entry.
- Applicants to other programs (RN to BS to MS, master's, and post-master's programs) can apply for any semester, but must apply no later than Jan. 15, 2024 for Summer 2024 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* |
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.