LCMC Health Pipeline Program (HPP)

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

Program Focus: Healthcare workforce development and pipeline creation

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

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

Application Process

For a current list of approved educational programs, academic partners, and eligible healthcare roles, contact LCMCScholars@lcmchealth.org

Key Steps (based on program structure)

1. Verify your healthcare education program is on the approved list of partner institutions
2. Contact LCMCScholars@lcmchealth.org for program eligibility and application information
3. Complete application process as directed
4. If selected, participate in HPP Match Days (several months before graduation) for facility assignment
5. Complete licensure or certification requirements
6. Begin full-time employment at designated LCMC Health facility
7. Tuition assistance is forgiven upon completion of work commitment

Requirements for Forgiveness

• Maintain admission to accredited healthcare education program
• Complete work commitment at designated LCMC Health facility
• Obtain required licensure or certification
• Comply with all program agreements and eligibility criteria