LCMC Health Pipeline Program (HPP)
Funding Amount
Up to 100% tuition and eligible fees
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
LCMC Health Pipeline Program (HPP)
Overview: 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.
Geographic Scope: Louisiana and Gulf Coast region (prioritizes students from these areas)
Focus Areas: Healthcare professions including nursing and allied health students in accredited healthcare education programs
Mission: Developing the next generation of healthcare professionals and addressing workforce shortages while supporting local talent
Program Benefits
- Comprehensive Tuition Support: Funding for tuition and eligible fees throughout academic program, including per-credit tuition and required fees
- Forgivable Loan Structure: Up to 100% of tuition payments (including accrued interest) forgiven upon completion of work commitment at LCMC Health facility. Scholars are responsible for repayment if commitment is not fulfilled
- 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 take place several months before graduation
- Professional Development: Access to exam preparation resources or stipends for board and certification success
- Competitive Pay and Benefits: Upon hire, scholars receive compensation and benefits aligned with LCMC Health's standard structure
- Flexibility and Mobility: After one year of full-time employment, scholars may request consideration for transfer to another LCMC Health facility for remainder of commitment
- Support for Success: Resources to achieve licensure/certification and overcome challenges
Eligibility Requirements
- Admission to an accredited healthcare education program
- Commitment to full-time employment at 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
- Supports local talent from Louisiana and Gulf Coast
- Strengthens partnerships between healthcare organizations and educational institutions
- Graduates become leaders and advocates for health in their communities
Contact: LCMCScholars@lcmchealth.org
Address: 1100 Poydras St. New Orleans, LA 70163
How to Apply
Application Process
For Current List of Approved Programs:
Contact LCMCScholars@lcmchealth.org for a current list of:
Key Application Steps:
1. Be admitted to an accredited healthcare education program on the approved list
2. Submit application materials (specific requirements available through contact email)
3. Match Day process occurs several months before graduation
4. Upon graduation and successful licensure/certification, begin full-time employment at matched LCMC Health facility
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