Reach your goals with education assistance
Nebraska Medicine supports lifelong learning and professional development through our education assistance program. We encourage employees to pursue degrees, certifications and continuing education that will improve their skills and enhance their opportunities for advancement.
Teaching the next generation of health care professionals
Nebraska Medicine is the primary clinical partner for UNMC and Clarkson College. Explore the diverse programs and learning opportunities available to you through our partnerships.
As the leading academic health system in the region, Nebraska Medicine and University of Nebraska Medical Center have built a worldwide reputation for premier educational programs, innovative research and extraordinary patient care. Nebraska Medicine and UNMC educate the most health care professionals in Nebraska. Our programs offer the latest technology, state-of-the-art research facilities and resources to advance patient care and tackle major diseases.
Nebraska Medicine has a longstanding relationship with Clarkson College. For more than a century, we have stood strong together and worked toward a common goal of providing high-quality health care. Our partnership extends to the employees of Nebraska Medicine with benefits including a special tuition rate, travel abroad experiences, preceptorship and clinical opportunities, online academic programs and professional development courses, to name a few.
Tuition reimbursement
Are you considering returning to school to pursue an advanced degree? We'll help you pay for it. Take advantage of our generous tuition benefit ($20,000 lifetime maximum) for full- and part-time employees.
This benefit is available for full-time employees (0.9 to 1.0) pursing education that benefits Nebraska Medicine.
Casual, part-time and full-time employees who are pursuing one of the following approved degree programs are eligible for this benefit. Approved programs include:
- AS or BS Radiologic Technology
- AS or BS Respiratory Therapy
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
- Nursing
- Paramedic
- Medical Assistant (MA)
- Surgical Technologist
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
This benefit is available for part-time employees (0.5 to 0.89) pursing education that benefits Nebraska Medicine.
In addition to the criteria above:
- Employees must be in good standing at the time of payment.
- Courses submitted for reimbursement must start on or after the employee's start date.
- Courses must be from an eligible educational institution.
- Employees must complete at least one year of employment after reimbursement.
For additional plan documents, please visit MyHR.
Additional programs
As an academic medical center, we are advocates of education. We’ll provide the tools you need to create a career path you’ll love. Explore other opportunities to advance your education.
Regardless of their role, all employees are eligible for reimbursement of up to $500 annually for professional certifications. Learn more about the guidelines and how to submit for reimbursement.
With our scholarship and sponsorship programs, you can get the education, training and certification you need to advance your career. Learn more.
Resources to help manage student loan debt
Learn more about the resources and tools available to you as part of our student debt well-being program.
We've partnered with Tuition.io to provide you with essential resources to navigate student loans wisely and avoid costly mistakes.
- Use their strategy finder tool for the best repayment plan options based on your loan situation.
- Get personalized guidance from their student loan coaching team by appointment, email or chat.
- Explore options for refinancing your student loans.
- Plan for college expenses with their scholarship finder, 529 College Saving Plan information and financial planner tool to estimate how far your savings will go based on your chosen universities.
No matter their role with Nebraska Medicine, colleagues with student loan debt may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. PSLF is a loan forgiveness program for Federal Direct student loans. It forgives the remaining loan balance of borrowers who make 120 eligible payments while employed by an eligible employer (501(c)(3)), like Nebraska Medicine.
Tuition.io provides guidance on the steps required for the submission process, which should be done annually to qualify for loan forgiveness after 10 years of payments.
Student loan assistance is available for full-time employees in eligible roles. Nebraska Medicine will pay your minimum monthly payment, or up to $437.50 per month (whichever is less), directly to your lender with no lifetime maximum.
Advance your education with Clarkson College
Nebraska Medicine employees, their spouses and dependents (23 and younger) receive a 35% tuition discount at Clarkson College in addition to tuition reimbursement benefits.
Save for your children's future education
Planning for your child’s future education just got easier with the NEST 529 College Savings Plan. Administered by Union Bank & Trust for the state of Nebraska, this plan allows employees to save for future education expenses with ease. Here’s how it works:
- Open an Account: Visit NEST529.com to set up your account online or request an enrollment kit.
- Make a Contribution: Start saving by contributing any amount. Checks can be made out to the NEST 529 Plan.
- Receive Confirmation: Look for a confirmation packet with an overview of your new account.
Once your account is set up, you can make additional contributions at any time or set up automatic deductions for hassle-free saving.
For more information, visit NEST529.com or call 888.993.3746.
