Education Assistance

HSHS Colleagues currently going through school can receive up to $4,000 in tuition reimbursement through our Education Assistance program. 

Certain nursing positions are eligible to receive an additional $100 payment a month to a qualifying loan with SoFi. Information on the Student Loan Repayment Program can be found on the left-hand side of the page. 

For questions or more information submit a Workday Help case or call 855-394-4747

Education Assistance Program

The education assistance program offered by HSHS is designed for colleagues currently in school or anticipating an upcoming start or return to school. Courses must be taken for credit through an accredited school or institution and must relate to the completion of a degree program in a discipline that supports the operations of the System, such as healthcare, business or management to allow for succession planning, talent management, and growth strategies.

Eligibility Requirements

• Colleagues who are actively employed and budgeted at least 32 hours per pay period.
• Colleagues must be in good standing and have not had a formal performance corrective action plan or counseling within the previous twelve months.

Reimbursement

The maximum amount of reimbursement per calendar year will be based on budgeted hours at the time of application.

The program will offer reimbursement for colleague expenses relative to books, fees and tuition less any grants/scholarships. Items not eligible for reimbursement include:

• Meals, lodging, or transportation.
• Tools or Supplies (other than textbooks) that you can keep after completing the course of instruction.
• Courses involving sports, games or hobbies unless they:
  • Have a reasonable relationship to the business of your employer, or
  • Are required as part of a degree program.

Please review and download the HSHS Education Assistance policy and application form for more information.

Student Loan Repayment Program

The HSHS Student Loan Repayment Program is offered to Registered Nurses, Advanced Practice Nurses, Physician Assistants, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists, and Certified/Registered Respiratory Therapists who are budgeted to work 36 or more hours a week. New hires will be eligible for the benefit the beginning of the month following their hire date.     

*To inquire about specific eligible job codes, please submit a Workday Help case or call 855-394-4747.

Once eligible for the Student Loan Repayment Program you will receive an email invitation from SoFi to your HSHS email address. You must create an account and input your loan information through the personalized link with SoFi. Once approved the benefit will start the following month.

Benefit

HSHS will contribute $100 per month directly to your student loan service provider for approved and eligible loans. The loan must be a qualified education loan in your name and in good standing. The lifetime maximum benefit is $18,000. Per IRS regulations, these payments are not tax-exempt. The amount contributed by HSHS will be considered part of your gross income in the year you receive payments.

Please review the Student Loan Repayment Questions FAQs page for more information.