Educational Sponsorship Program

Purpose: Support current and future employees pursuing degrees required for qualified healthcare roles at Altru by covering tuition, program, and management fees.

Geographic Scope: North Dakota, Minnesota, and select programs outside the region

Qualified Educational Sponsorship Positions:

• Athletic Trainer
• Cardiac Echo Sonographers
• Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS)
• CT Technologist
• Pharmacist
• Pharmacy Technician
• Radiologic Technologist (Rad Tech)
• Respiratory Therapist
• Surgical Technologist
• Ultrasound Technologist

Note: Qualified roles are subject to change based on organizational needs and workforce demand.

Regional Academic Programs (Employed)

Designed for individuals already employed or will be employed at Altru and enrolled in an approved regional academic program.

• Altru pays 100% of tuition, program, and management fees
• Payments made directly to the academic program
• Eligibility based on active employment and enrollment status

Non-Regional Academic Programs (Pre-Employment)

Designed for individuals pursuing education before starting employment at Altru.

• Funds paid directly to the student
• Initial payment requires proof of admission
• Ongoing payments require transcripts and tuition invoices
• Award amounts set per semester and may not cover full tuition costs

Eligibility & Enrollment Requirements:

• Maintain required employment status (regional programs require at least casual employment while enrolled full time; pre-employment awards do not require employment during enrollment)
• Be enrolled full time in an accredited program
• Complete program within standard timelines (e.g., 2-year associate, 4-year bachelor's)
• Maintain minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0
• Complete clinical rotations at Altru when required by the program

Employment Commitment After Graduation:

• Up to $25,000 in assistance: 2-year employment commitment
• Over $25,000 in assistance: 3-year employment commitment
• Participants must maintain required employment status throughout commitment period
• Early termination or program non-completion may require repayment

How to Apply

1. Apply for a qualifying open position at Altru
2. Complete the recruitment and selection process
3. Sign the required Educational Sponsorship Agreement

For further information, please contact careers@altru.org