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Beacon Scholar Program

Q: How much funding does Beacon Scholar Program provide?

Beacon Scholar Program provides Full tuition, books, and school fees for Ivy Tech ASN program + semester stipends + NCLEX exam funding + Kaplan review course ($500 value) in funding.

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Funding Amount

Full tuition, books, and school fees for Ivy Tech ASN program + semester stipends + NCLEX exam funding + Kaplan review course ($500 value)

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Beacon Scholar Program

Funder: Beacon Health System and Ivy Tech Community College

Program Name: Beacon School of Nursing at Ivy Tech Elkhart-South Bend

Geographic Scope: Ivy Tech Elkhart-South Bend campus only (currently available only at this location)

Purpose: To address the critical nursing shortage in the community and support equitable economic prosperity in underrepresented minorities

Program Details:

Partnership between Beacon Health System and Ivy Tech Elkhart-South Bend

Founded in 2022

Provides financial aid to nursing students and expands Ivy Tech's capacity

Eligibility:

Any student enrolled in Ivy Tech's Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) Program at South Bend/Elkhart campus

Automatic eligibility - no separate application required

Must meet ASN program prerequisites

Students do NOT need to be Beacon associates while pursuing ASN

Must be eligible for rehire at Beacon (candidates ineligible for rehire are ineligible for Beacon Scholar status but may still attend Ivy Tech programs)

Can include LPNs in LPN to ASN transition program

Transfers from other schools eligible depending on individual circumstances

What is Covered:

Tuition, books, and school fees: Covered on a "last-dollar-in" basis (fills gap after other financial aid applied)

Prerequisites: Not included in scholarship scope

Semester stipends: Provided for each semester in ASN program

- Amount varies by semester
- 4th semester includes $250 for NCLEX fee

NCLEX exam fee: $250 (covered in 4th semester stipend)

Kaplan NCLEX review course: $500 value, fully covered

Employment: Full-time bedside RN position guaranteed upon graduation

- 3-year post-graduation agreement required
- Placement based on system need and individual preference

Additional Supports:

Tutoring

NCLEX review

Academic advising

Student wraparound services

Post-Graduation Requirements:

Must work as bedside RN at Beacon for 3 years post-graduation

Beacon associates must obtain BSN or specialty certification within 5 years of employment

Eligible for Beacon's tuition reimbursement and other scholarship opportunities for BSN pursuit

Financial Aid Coordination:

Works with other federal/state aid (PELL, loans, 21st Century Scholars, etc.)

Beacon funding is applied last, after other scholarships

Students must complete FAFSA and seek other available funding first

Obligatory Service/Repayment:

Financial support is provided in exchange for 3-year employment agreement

If student does not complete ASN: all financial support (tuition, stipends, etc.) must be repaid to Beacon

If student opts out of program: all financial support must be repaid to Beacon

Exceptions may be considered based on individual circumstances

Contact Information:

For academic/admissions questions: asksouthbendelkhart@ivytech.edu

For Beacon Scholar program questions: beaconscholars@beaconhealthsystem.org

How to Apply

How to Enroll

1. If not currently an Ivy Tech student:
- Apply to Ivy Tech to complete prerequisite courses needed for ASN program
- Visit: Apply to Ivy Tech link on website

2. If already an Ivy Tech student with prerequisites completed:
- Apply to the ASN program
- Visit: Apply to ASN Program link on website

3. Automatic Eligibility:
- All students enrolled in Ivy Tech's ASN program are automatically eligible to become a Beacon Scholar
- No separate Beacon Scholar application required

Frequently Asked Questions

Eligibility Questions:

Who is eligible? Any student enrolled in South Bend/Elkhart's Ivy Tech Associate of Science in Nursing Program

Do I need to be a Beacon associate? No - Beacon Scholars do not have to be Beacon associates while pursuing ASN

Is this available at all Ivy Tech campuses? No - only at Ivy Tech's South Bend/Elkhart campus

Are there prerequisite requirements? No prerequisites required for Beacon Scholar Program, but prerequisites required for Ivy Tech ASN Program (typically 2 semesters of classes)

Can I transfer from another school? Yes, depending on individual circumstances - contact Ivy Tech counselor

Are LPN to ASN students eligible? Yes - LPNs accepted into Ivy Tech's LPN to ASN transition program can become Beacon Scholars

Financial Support Questions:

What financial support is offered? Remaining tuition, books, and school fees on "last-dollar-in" basis, plus semester stipends, NCLEX fee ($250), and Kaplan course ($500 value)

How does this work with other financial aid? Beacon funding fills gap after PELL, loans, 21st Century Scholars, etc. Students must complete FAFSA and seek other funding first

Will I need to get a BSN after this? Yes - Beacon associates must obtain BSN or certification in specialty within 5 years of employment. Tuition reimbursement available for this.

Can I opt out and what does that mean? Yes, but all financial support provided (tuition, stipends, etc.) must be repaid to Beacon. Exceptions may be considered.

What if I don't complete my ASN? All financial support must be repaid to Beacon. Exceptions may be considered.

Resources for Success:

Tutoring available

NCLEX review provided

Academic advising available

Student wraparound services available

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