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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; semesterly stipend; NCLEX exam fee ($250 in final semester); Kaplan study materials ($500 value) in funding.

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Funding Amount

Full tuition, books, and school fees for Ivy Tech ASN Program; semesterly stipend; NCLEX exam fee ($250 in final semester); Kaplan study materials ($500 value)

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Beacon Scholar Program

Funder: Beacon Health System and Ivy Tech Community College

Geographic Scope: Ivy Tech South Bend/Elkhart campus only

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

Overview: Beacon and Ivy Tech have partnered to create the Beacon Scholar Program to address the critical nursing shortage in the community. The program provides comprehensive financial support to nursing students in Ivy Tech's Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) Program and guarantees employment upon graduation.

Focus Areas:

Addressing nursing shortage

Supporting equitable economic prosperity in underrepresented minorities

Nursing education

Eligibility:

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

Automatic eligibility for all ASN program students (no separate application required)

Must not be ineligible for rehire at Beacon

Do not need to be current Beacon associates to participate

LPNs accepted into LPN to ASN transition program are also eligible

Award Details:

Full Tuition Coverage: All remaining tuition, books, and school fees on "last-dollar-in" basis (after other financial aid applied)

Semesterly Stipend: Varies by semester

- Year 1: $500/semester
- Year 2: $500/semester
- Year 3: $750/semester
- Year 4 (LPN to ASN): $750/semester

Additional Support:

- $250 of 4th semester stipend for NCLEX exam fee
- Kaplan review course ($500 value) included
- Tutoring available
- NCLEX review
- Academic advising
- Student wraparound services

Post-Graduation Commitment:

Guaranteed full-time bedside RN position upon graduation

3-year post-graduation employment agreement required

Placement based on system need and individual preference

Must obtain BSN or specialty certification within 5 years of employment

What They Fund:

ASN program tuition

Books and school fees

Study materials

Exam fees

Stipends

KAPLAN review course

What They Don't Fund:

Prerequisite courses (students cover these independently)

Contact Information:

For academic/admissions questions: asksouthbendelkhart@ivytech.edu

For other questions: beaconscholars@beaconhealthsystem.org

How to Apply

Application Process

Enrollment Steps:

1. Apply to Ivy Tech: Complete general application for admittance to Ivy Tech Community College
- Visit Ivy Tech's application portal
- Link: https://www.ivytech.edu/admissions/

2. Complete Prerequisite Courses: Typically two semesters of prerequisites required for ASN program
- Work with Ivy Tech counselors on your specific academic situation
- Beacon Scholar Program does not cover prerequisite costs

3. Apply to ASN Program: Once prerequisites are completed, apply to Ivy Tech's Associate of Science in Nursing Program
- Application deadlines and information: Available on Ivy Tech's ASN program landing page
- Link: Ivy Tech ASN Program web center

4. Automatic Eligibility: Upon enrollment in the ASN program, students are automatically eligible to become Beacon Scholars
- No separate application required for the Beacon Scholar Program itself

Transfer Students:

Transfer from other institutions is possible but dependent on individual circumstances

Contact an Ivy Tech counselor to discuss transfer options

Resources:

- Ivy Tech Resource Center for Students (for transfer process inquiries)
- Ivy Tech Nursing Program web center

Financial Aid:

Complete the FAFSA

Make best efforts to secure other available funding

Beacon Scholarship applies on "last-dollar-in" basis to fill gaps

Agreement:

Sign an agreement with Beacon Health System regarding scholarship, stipend, clinicals, and employment

Any changes must be discussed with Beacon