Many Chicago hospitals will assist their employees in returning to school.
Many hospitals in Chicago have tuition reimbursement plans to assist their employees in returning to school. Tuition reimbursement plans vary by employer. When searching for a new job, many people consider the employer's tuition reimbursement benefits prior to applying with the company.
Rush University Medical Center
Rush University Medical Center offers a variety of tuition assistance programs to its employees. Full-time employees wishing to pursue a degree outside of Rush University qualify for up to $5,000 per year in tuition reimbursement for up to six credit hours per semester and part-time employees qualify for up to $2,000 per year in tuition reimbursement for up to three credit hours per semester. All classes must be taken at an accredited college or university in a business or medical field. Employees wishing to pursue a degree at the Rush College of Nursing or Rush University may qualify for prepaid tuition. Full-time employees qualify for prepaid tuition of nine credit hours per quarter and part-time employees qualify for prepaid tuition of six credit hours per quarter.
Rush University Medical Center
1653 W. Congress Parkway
Chicago, IL 60612
888-352-7874
rush.edu
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Full-time and part-time employees of Northwestern Memorial Hospital are eligible for tuition reimbursement after a one-year waiting period. Employees may take any course they choose at any accredited college or university and receive full reimbursement for up to $5,250 per year, provided that they pass their classes with a C or better. All employees are immediately eligible upon hire for a 50 percent discount on tuition for classes at Northwestern University that pertain to their employment.
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
251 E. Huron St.
Chicago, IL 60611
312-926-2000
nmh.org
Saint Anthony Hospital
Employees of Saint Anthony Hospital are eligible for tuition reimbursement after a three-month waiting period. Full-time employees are eligible for reimbursement of tuition, fees and books for up to $5,250 per year and part-time employees are eligible for up to $2,500 per year. All classes must be taken at an accredited college or university and be passed with a C or greater.
Saint Anthony Hospital
2875 W. 19th St.
Chicago, IL 60623
773-484-1000
cath-health.org
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