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:
- 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.
How to Receive Full Tuition Coverage
To receive full tuition coverage, you must apply for both the SON Tuition Grant and UR Tuition Benefits by following these steps:
- Apply for one of the eligible programs through our online application system.
- To receive the SON Tuition Grant, you must complete the online SON Scholarship Form using your applicant login credentials. You will be required to complete this form for every semester you intend to receive the grant, after registering for courses. Please contact SON_Scholarships@urmc.rochester.edu for questions about retrieving your login credentials or completing this form.
- To receive UR Employee Tuition Benefits, you must complete the the online Employee Tuition Waiver application. Apply online by logging into HRMS using your NetID and follow the path "Self Service->Benefits->Tuition->Apply Employee Tuition Waiver."
Please contact TuitionBenefits@UR.rochester.edu for questions or concerns with your application.
Frequently Asked Questions
Contact Us
For questions about the SON Tuition Grant, including eligibility for per diem employees, please contact the UR School of Nursing Scholarship Office at
(585) 276-6079 or SON_Scholarships@urmc.rochester.edu.
For questions about employee tuition benefits and eligibility at the University of Rochester, please contact the University of Rochester Office of Total Rewards.