Healthcare Scholarship Program

Healthcare Scholarship Program

Funder: Oak Hills Living Center

Geographic Scope: Minnesota (must be working in MN facility)

Focus Areas: Healthcare education including:

BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing)

RN (Registered Nurse)

LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)

TMA (Therapeutic Medical Assistant)

CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant)

Therapeutic Recreational Director

Dietitian

Licensed Social Worker

Health Unit Coordinator

Physical Therapy

Occupational Therapy

Speech Therapy

Health Care Administration

Other opportunities for advancement within the organization (e.g., Marketing, Culinary, HVAC) with facility and State of Minnesota approval

Purpose: To allow employees the opportunity for advanced education that furthers their career within the facility or the long-term care field in general, evidenced in a recognized certification, title, licensure or degree program or an enhanced wage rate.

Eligibility Requirements

• Must be an employee of Oak Hills Living Center
• Minimum of 3 months of employment at Oak Hills Living Center
• Must work an average of 10 or more hours per week
• Must maintain a block/set schedule (casual employees are not eligible)
• Must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.50
• Cannot have failed a class in the program
• Cannot be on a Performance Improvement Plan, have received a final warning, or other disciplinary actions
• The Administrator is NOT eligible

Allowable Expenditures

• Tuition
• Books
• Fees
• Other required expenses
• Reasonable transportation costs (documented, capped at annual IRS mileage rate)
• Reasonable childcare costs (documented, related directly to education)
• Other costs incurred as a direct result of participation

Non-Allowable Expenditures

• Mandatory LPN continuing education credits (CEUs)
• Mandatory annual CNA in-service training
• Expenses related to maintaining current licensure or certification
• Educational expenses reimbursed by a third party or covered by financial aid
• Automobile maintenance
• Childcare costs during periods employee is receiving wages
• Items normally provided regardless of childcare (diapers, food, etc.)

Maximum Award: $5,000 per bill for tuition and fees

Notes:

Out of state college tuition is allowed

OHLC pays tuition after any scholarships/grants or other financial aid

The facility reserves the right to limit scholarships if multiple applicants exceed allocated funds

Transportation costs must be documented with mileage logs or receipts

Childcare costs cannot exceed the lower of actual documented costs or the prevailing hourly wage for a commercial childcare provider in the local area

Contact Information:
Oak Hills Living Center
1314 8th North Street
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 233-0800