Sanford Health and the Good Samaritan Society (GSS) make available a financial resource to assist students with the expenses associated with completion of their nursing degree. In return for the financial resource, the student has the opportunity to become employed as a Licensed Practical Nurse or Certified Medical Assistant in a full time status at one of our participating locations. Please note not every sponsorship is available at every location. A Talent Advisor will follow up with you to discuss your application. If you are interested in the Build Dakota (SD) or Career Builder (ND) programs, please contact your school for the application process.

Eligibility

• Must be accepted into an LPN or CMA program.
• Commit to working 2 or 3 years for Sanford or GSS, as determined by the program and contract (contract length will depend on the program you accept).
• Must maintain a GPA that meets program requirements and show forward progression through the program of study.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

• Award of up to $10,000 – Equal portions paid to the student at the beginning of the final two semesters.
• Recipients are not eligible for any Sanford Health Hiring Bonus being offered at the time of employment.
• Recipients agree to work for Sanford Health or GSS as an LPN or CMA for a period of 2 or 3 years in a full-time status, after successful graduation (depending on the program).
• Forgiveness will begin upon receipt of permanent LPN license or CMA national certification and employment in applicable position at Sanford or GSS.
• Failure to comply with any of the requirements of this program will result in repayment of the loan with interest.

FUNDING

Sanford Health provides this financial resource directly to the students selected through the application process. Any and all taxes associated with this financial resource become due at the time of forgiveness. You will see the taxes deducted in the tax year of your employment as an LPN or CMA. This is in accordance with the Internal Revenue Services’ guidelines.