Health Systems Partnerships

As a University of Pennsylvania Health System (UPHS) employee, PA College extends a 10% discount on PA College tuition only to any UPHS employee, spouse or dependent of that employee, who has been with the health system in a full-time or part-time role for six months or more.  The discount does not apply to those that are working on a per diem basis.

In addition, UPHS provides a very generous tuition benefit to full-time and part-time employees that have been with the health system for more than six months.  The benefit is extended to the following entities with the tuition benefit rates as described below.

For additional information on tuition benefits (including employment commitment, grade requirements, and tax implications) offered by UPHS, please visit the Penn Medicine Intranet.  It is imperative that UPHS employees review the Tuition Assistance Policy that can be found on the Penn Medicine Intranet. If you still have questions, you can reach out to your Human Resources Department.

For students interested in attending PA College, please reach out to Kate Lowry for more information on programming, application or questions you may have.

The above benefits apply to the following UPHS entities:

• Clinical Care Associates (CCA)
• Clinical Practices of the University of Pennsylvania (CPUP)
• Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (HUP)
• Penn Medicine Princeton Hospital (PMPH)
• Penn Presbyterian Medical Center (PMMC)
• Pennsylvania Hospital (PAH)
• Penn Medicine at Home (PMAH)

Chester County Hospital (CCH) operates with the following benefits:

• $6,000 – Full-time employees annual maximum for formal degrees
• $3,000 – Part-time employees annual maximum for formal degrees
• $2,635 – Full-time employees annual maximum for non-formal degrees
• $1,317 – Part-time employees annual maximum for non-formal degrees

Lancaster General Health (LGH) employees should contact Kate Lowry with benefit questions.  

*Non-formal degrees include certificates, open studies, or pre-requisites to a degree program.

As a WellSpan employee, PA College extends a scholarship that equates to 10% off the normal tuition rate to any WellSpan employee who signs up for the Forgivable Loan Program at least 30 days prior to the start of their first class. The scholarship does not apply to anyone who is currently working on a per diem basis for the health system and the scholarship can only be applied to future semesters and is not retroactive.

Each WellSpan employee must complete the Tuition Deferment Form on the PA College website under “How do I complete tuition deferment” accordion, as well as the Forgivable Loan Application on the WellSpan Portal prior to the start of the semester that it applies.

WellSpan offers their employees a number of additional educational assistance programs. Please check the WellSpan Portal for a complete listing of your Tuition Benefits.

If you are interested in someone from the College reaching out about programs, please contact Kate Lowry to learn more.

Tower Health consists of acute care hospitals providing a full range of medical care with locations in Reading, Coatesville, Jennersville, Phoenixville, Pottstown and Philadelphia.  Tower Health is actively involved in recruiting events on campus, offering many opportunities for current students via clinicals and graduating students with career options.

If you are a Tower Health employee and interested in PA College, please contact Kate Lowry to learn more about the programs that might apply to you.  Please contact Tower Health for health system tuition benefit details and process.

If you are a UPMC employee and interested in PA College, please contact Kate Lowry to learn more about the programs that might apply to you.  Please contact UPMC for health system tuition benefit details and process.

As a Fortune Best Workplace in Health Care & Biopharma and a certified Great Place to Work, Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is proud to support our dedicated colleagues by offering professional development opportunities.

LVHN colleagues are eligible for LVHN tuition discounts for online degree and certificate programs offered by PA College.  Colleagues may also be eligible for tuition reimbursement or other assistance via LVHN. Please contact your Human Resources Consultant for information.

Use code LVHN22 to waive the application fee when you apply to a program at PA College. When applying to PA College be sure to include your employer in the application to be eligible for the $250 waived deposit upon acceptance.

Contact Kate Lowry for more information on programs or with any questions about the application process.