LCMC Health Pipeline Program (HPP)

LCMC Health Pipeline Program (HPP)

Status: Active education-to-employment pathway

Geographic Scope: Louisiana and Gulf Coast region, with priority for local students

Program Focus: Healthcare workforce development and pipeline creation

Description: The LCMC Health Pipeline Program (HPP) is an education-to-employment pathway offering forgivable financial assistance to students in select healthcare fields who agree to work within the LCMC Health system after earning their degrees.

Key Program Benefits

• Comprehensive Tuition Support: Scholars receive funding for tuition and eligible fees throughout their academic program, including per-credit tuition and required fees outlined in partner institution's academic catalog
• Forgivable Loan Structure: Up to 100% of tuition payments (including accrued interest) forgiven upon completion of work commitment at an LCMC Health facility
• Employment Match Program: Scholars matched with LCMC Health facility based on organizational need and scholar preference, most often within adult medical-surgical inpatient units. HPP Match Days occur several months before graduation
• Professional Development: Access to exam preparation resources or stipends for board and certification success
• Competitive Pay and Benefits: Standard LCMC Health compensation and benefits upon hire
• Flexibility and Mobility: After one year of full-time employment, scholars may request transfer to another LCMC Health facility for remainder of commitment
• Academic and Professional Support: Resources to achieve licensure/certification and overcome challenges

Eligibility Requirements

• Admission to an accredited healthcare education program (from approved list of partners)
• Commitment to full-time employment at a designated LCMC Health facility after graduation
• Successful completion of licensure or certification requirements
• Compliance with program agreements and eligibility criteria

Community Impact

• Addresses workforce shortages in healthcare
• Supports local talent from Louisiana and Gulf Coast region
• Strengthens community partnerships between healthcare organizations and educational institutions
• Creates long-term impact through HPP graduate leadership in communities

Contact: LCMCScholars@lcmchealth.org

Mailing Address: 1100 Poydras St. New Orleans, LA 70163