UVA MEDICAL CENTER                                                    

EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

The University of Virginia Medical Center is committed to supporting the continuous learning of its employees.  Providing ongoing academic and professional development is key to the successful recruitment and retention of health care professionals.  As an institution where learning is highly valued, we support ongoing learning opportunities through our Educational Assistance Program.

Educational Assistance Program Overview
 

Employee Eligibility
  • Regular full and part-time employees (20+ hours/wk), flex staff and management employees that have completed 6 consecutive months (12 months for RN Clinician I) of employment prior to the beginning of the course are eligible.
  • Unit-based and Medical Center Pool employees are not eligible.

 

Course Eligibility

Course is eligible if it meets at least one of the following criteria:

  • Accredited academic course that is of value/benefit to the Medical Center
  • Review course for a professional certification approved by the employee's department
  • English as a Second Language (ESL), GED, literacy and related classes

May not exceed a maximum of 7 undergraduate credits, or 6 graduate credits per semester.

 

Benefit Level

  • Employees will receive up to $2,000 per calendar year for eligible courses.
  • Employees in "hard to fill" positions, or those pursuing degree requirements for one of these positions, may receive up to $5,250 per year for eligible courses.
  • Benefits will also be available for approved professional certification expenses up to $325 for initial certification and $100 for re-certification per year.
  • In general, educational assistance will be provided as a reimbursement after successful completion of the course or professional certification. However, approved courses taken at the UVA School of Nursing will be paid at the time of course registration. Employees with 2 or more years of continuous employment and a base annualized salary of $40,000 or less are also eligible for advance payment.
  • Employees may also receive supplemental educational assistance and professional development funding from their department.

 

 

How to get started:

Read the policy document to understand your eligibility, role, responsibilities and procedures. Use the appropriate form and directions to apply and receive approval for the program. Check with your manager or Employee Relations if you still havequestions.

 

 

Additional rules may apply to the Educational Assistance Program, so be sure to read the policy and instructions carefully before you submit a Educational Assistance Request Form.  If you have questions after reading about these programs, contact Human Resources at (434) 924-5971.