Navigating Tuition Assistance at Corewell Health

Corewell Health provides its employees with several opportunities for tuition reimbursement and financial assistance for continuing education. These programs aim to support team members in their professional development and career advancement within the healthcare system. This article provides a detailed overview of the available programs, eligibility criteria, and application processes.

Accessing Resources and Information

Corewell Health leverages digital platforms like Workday and ServiceNow to provide employees with easy access to information and resources related to benefits, HR policies, and educational opportunities.

Workday: Corewell Health Workday allows access to several services from Human Resources, Supply Chain, and Finance, including access to your personal information, benefits, pay slips, expense reports, and learning activities. Access from a personal device does not require you to be setup with PingID. However, your Workday password will need to be reset when logging in from a personal device for the first time. Review these instructions to access Workday after leaving Corewell Health.
ServiceNow: ServiceNow provides information and the ability to ask questions to our Human Resources and Digital Services teams. You can access information on our benefit plan offerings, service recognition program, how to make changes in Workday or technical support how-to's for our systems and software.

Corewell Health Nurse Scholars Program

The Corewell Health Nurse Scholars Program represents a significant investment in the future of nursing, offering substantial financial support and guaranteed employment opportunities to aspiring nurses.

Key Features:

Grant Funding: The program provides up to $20,000 per recipient.
Distribution of Funds: Funds are distributed to the student’s account over the course of the nursing program to use for tuition and other costs of attendance. For Accelerated Second Degree (ASD) students, the grant funds will be disbursed over the four semesters of the ASD program.
Guaranteed Job Placement: Recipients are guaranteed a job placement at a Corewell Health hospital in Southeast Michigan for two years after graduation.

Eligibility and Application:

Admission to Oakland University: First, apply and be admitted to Oakland University.
Nursing School Application: Then complete the secondary application for admission into the School of Nursing (SON). To complete the nursing school application for the School of Nursing (SON), once on the nursing page, select the program you are interested in from left-hand navigation and choose Apply Now.
Corewell Health Nurse Scholars Program Application: Complete the secondary application for the Corewell Health Nurse Scholars Program.
Application Deadlines: Deadlines for application for the nursing program and the Corewell Health Nurse Scholars Program are June 1 and Oct. 1.

Important Considerations:

Not Need-Based: The grant is NOT need-based. Decisions are based on students’ secondary application to the SON.
Eligibility: This program is for new students. Students currently in OU’s nursing school are not eligible to apply.
Shift Requirements: Shift requirements vary depending on the hospital.
Impact on Other Financial Aid: Students receiving the corporate partner scholarship will not receive other Davenport aid, including other Davenport scholarships, grants, athletic aid, tuition discounts and foundation awards.

Davenport University Corporate Partner Scholarship

Corewell Health has partnered with Davenport University to offer a corporate partner scholarship program to its team members and their families.

Scholarship Amounts:

Team Members: Team members receive up to $8,000 toward tuition.
Family Members: Family members receive up to $6,500 toward tuition.
Professional Development: 20% discount for publicly offered professional development courses offered at Davenport University.
Credit Hour Proration: Scholarship is prorated by credit and renewable for up to 22 credit hours per academic year and is available to 50 team members and 50 family members.

Funding Breakdown per Credit Hour:

Team Member Scholarship:
- 3 credits: $1,091
- 6 credits: $2,182
- 9 credits: $3,273
- 12 credits: $4,364
- 15 credits: $5,455
- 18 credits: $6,545
- 22+ credits: $8,000
Family Member Scholarship:
- 3 credits: $886
- 6 credits: $1,773
- 9 credits: $2,659
- 12 credits: $3,545
- 15 credits: $4,432
- 18 credits: $5,318
- 22+ credits: $6,500

Application Process:

Apply to Davenport University: Apply to Davenport University.
Establish Account: Upon acceptance, you will receive information for your student ID and login.
Enroll in Classes: Once you’ve established your account, you can register and enroll in classes.
Apply for the Corporate Partner Scholarship: Then, apply for the corporate partner scholarship.

Eligibility and Requirements:

Degree Program Eligibility: Currently, no degree programs are excluded from eligibility.
New Students: Scholarships apply to new students at Davenport University who have not taken for-credit courses within the prior 24 months.
Proof of Employment: Yes, team members will be asked to provide proof of employment. Proof of employment can be your most recent pay stub, an employee ID badge (verifying employment or expiration date), a letter from your supervisor or a letter from your employer’s human resources department.
FAFSA: A FAFSA and its associated requirements are not mandatory. However, any SAP requirements or requirements related to proving eligibility for the scholarship are required.

Corewell Health School of Medical Laboratory Science Tuition

Corewell Health also offers a School of Medical Laboratory Science, with specific tuition arrangements for students.

Tuition Structure:

Program Tuition: Program tuition is $5,000 IF student wishes to elect this option
Payment Deadline: Payment will be due in full the first day of the month of the scheduled program start date
Payment Method: Payment will be accepted via credit card or check/money order payable to: Corewell Health School of Medical Laboratory Science
Default to Work Agreement: Any student who misses the tuition payment will automatically default to the 2-year work agreement option
No Refund: Any student who withdraws or is dismissed from the program will receive no refund of previous tuition payment

Additional Costs:

Textbooks: $200-300 (Students are expected to purchase on their own from provided list.)
Uniform Scrubs/Shoes: Students are expected to purchase on their own. Scrubs - dark pewter grey. Shoes - non-canvas, non-slip work or athletic shoes with closed toe and heel.
National Certification Exam Fee: $250 (paid to ASCP BOC upon program graduation)
Housing, Food, and Living Expenses: Varies per student. Note: There are no meal, housing or stipend programs.
Transportation: Varies per student based on place of residence

Tuition Waiver Option:

Work Agreement: The program tuition may be waived for a 2-year work agreement upon program graduation.
Employment Terms: Employment can be at any Corewell Health campus and any shift, full-time or part-time.
Agreement Deadline: The signed tuition waiver agreement will be due at a program orientation. The program director will provide additional details during the interview.

Scholarships and Stipends:

No Stipends: The program does not offer any stipend or scholarships.
External Scholarships: Scholarships from various laboratory professional organizations are available to qualified students.

Additional Benefits and Recognition

Beyond tuition assistance, Corewell Health recognizes and supports its employees through various initiatives:

Magnet Recognition: The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) has awarded Magnet Recognition® to Corewell Health Butterworth, Blodgett, Helen DeVos Children's, Grosse Pointe, Royal Oak, Troy, Farmington Hills, Taylor and Trenton Hospitals. Magnet recognizes the highest degree of nursing excellence and innovations in professional nursing practice.
Diverse Career Paths: Explore various clinical ladders and find the specialty that excites you. Interested in working in continuing care settings? Not Ready to Apply? Get your questions answered and interview in person.
Strong Teamwork: The strong teamwork among the nursing staff is appreciated. The feeling of family that we have here at Grosse Pointe is highly valued.

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