Tuition Reimbursement

How to Apply?

Students that have been accepted into a HealthTraxx approved program and wish to apply to receive tuition reimbursement must:

  • Submit a completed HealthTraxx application within 60-days of the beginning of each school year.  Late applications may be considered, but there are a limited number of plans available and a late application may result in not being selected.
  • Provide a letter or document showing that you have been admitted to the education program.
  • One-page statement explaining the reasons you believe you should be provided the assistance for which you are applying
  • Recommendation from current supervisor (if employed) and a professional/personal reference
  • Transcript of grades from most recent year of school
  • Covenant Employment Application (for reference purposes)
  • Submit completed packet to:

    Covenant Health System-HealthTraxx
    Attn:  Saul Caballero
    3615 19th Street
    Lubbock, Texas 79410

 

How much will I receive in tuition reimbursement assistance?

1-Year Program (Surgical Tech)
$2,500 total
$833.33 per semester

2-Year Program (LVN to RN & Respiratory)
$5,000 total
$1,250 per semester

Covenant School of Nursing-Professional Nursing
$6,000 total
$1,500 per semester

BSN Programs
$8,000 total
$2,000 per semester

What are the requirements?

  • Successfully complete the approved healthcare education program and pass the licensure/certification examination within [1] one year of course completion
  • Actively seek and obtain full-time employment at CHS (within 60-days) in a job for which the licensure/certification is required
  • Full-time employment with CHS must continue for the length of time agreed upon in the contract
  • Must compete with all other applicants for any position available
  • Must sign a contract agreeing to work full-time for CHS after course completion
      • Students receiving one-year assistance agree to work for one-year, full-time for CHS
      • Students receiving two-years assistance agree to work for two-years, full-time for CHS

 ** Funding provided by the HealthTraxx Tuition Reimbursement Plan is considered taxable income.

What happens if I can not fulfill my contract?

A student who does not fulfill the terms of the contract will owe CHS the total amount of reimbursement provided if:

  • The student does not successfully complete the healthcare education program for which tuition assistance was approved (i.e. fail, withdraw or drop-out)
  • The student graduates from the healthcare program, but does not subsequently obtain and retain full-time employment with CHS
  • The student graduates from the healthcare program and obtains a job at CHS, but does not take and/or pass the certification/licensure exam within one-year of course completion
  • A student who fulfills all of the contract requirements with the exception of working full-time for CHS less than the agreed amount of time will owe Covenant the total amount of tuition assistance provided minus 1/52 of the total of each week the individual worked following graduation.