Educational Assistance Programs

Educational Assistance Programs
(Sponsorships are not guaranteed and are approved on a case-by-case basis subject to facility budget.)

We at HealthSouth believe that the success of our employees can only be strengthening by support through educational assistance. Aside from continuing education units free to you as an employee, we also offer reimbursement opportunities for clinical-related courses. Reimbursement of tuition and mandatory fees is offered for full-time clinical employees participating in graduate and under graduate level courses. The courses must specifically impact the employee's primary job function and be offered through a degree program with an accredited educational institution. Reimbursement of fees associated with specialty certification seminars or other related programs are also offered.

Nursing Student Loan for Inpatient Rehabilitation and LTCH Hospitals

Continuing in our support of nursing education we offer financial assistance through our Nursing Student Loan Program, subject to availability and approval on a facility specific basis.

**We apologize, but we are not able to guarantee a loan for all applicants. The loans are awarded based on meeting the requirements and availability of funds. It is at the discretion of each facility as to whether they sponsor non-employees, take part in the program as a whole, or how much they will have available for loan funds each year.**

Eligible Individuals

This program is designed for students who are either (A) accepted to/enrolled in OR (B) a recent graduate from one of the following degree programs at an accredited educational institution.

  • Licensed Practical/Licensed Vocational Nursing (LPN/LVN)
  • Associates Degree of Nursing (ADN)
  • Bachelors Degree of Nursing (BSN)
  • Masters Degree of Nursing (MSN)

**Health-related programs will not apply. It must relate to direct patient care through a bedside nursing role. Pre-Nursing or prerequisite courses do not apply.**

Loan Amounts

Funds provided are to be applied to tuition, books, school supplies, uniforms and other applicable school fees.

  • Up to $5,000 for LPN/LVN/ADN
  • $5,001- $10,000 for BSN/MSN
Work Commitment

Nursing Student Loan recipients commit to accept full-time employment, with HealthSouth, for a designated period of time upon satisfactory completion of the course of study. Starting salaries for loan recipients will be competitive with salaries for other entry-level positions in the field of nursing (LVN/LPN or RN). The work commitment period will be based on the loan amount awarded and will be equivalent to full-time status hours. If the recipient is unable to work full time, he or she will be in default of the program and must pay the funds back in accordance with the loan agreement and promissory note.

Loan Amount Work Commitment
Up to $5,000 1 year
$5,001 - $10,000 2 years

Please note students must have at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA to qualify along with meeting a specific level of performance while employed with HealthSouth. Please read the Nursing Student Loan Handbook thoroughly for details of program.

To apply for our nursing student loan program, please contact your local inpatient rehabilitation/LTAC hospital click here for facility listing to inquire as to whether or not they have any available sponsorships, or download the Nursing Student Loan PDF. Once you have completed the information, please mail all forms to:

  • HealthSouth Corporation
  • Human Resources/Nurse Recruitment
  • One HealthSouth Parkway
  • Birmingham, AL 35243

For more information about HealthSouth nursing, contact Nurse Recruitment at: