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Tuition Reimbursement
RWJBarnabas Health recognizes that the continuing educational development of employees is essential to the delivery of quality health care. Therefore, tuition assistance will be provided to eligible employees who seek additional training in order to increase their competence in present jobs and to prepare themselves for advancement within RWJBarnabas Health.
Employees who have three months of employment prior to the start of a class, and who are regularly scheduled full time-employees, may be eligible for reimbursement for college-level tuition expenses to a dollar maximum of $5,250 per year. Part-time employees may be reimbursed on a percentage of the full-time amount above.
Where do I apply for reimbursement?
For a step-by-step explanation of how to apply, review the RWJBarnabas Health Tuition Reimbursement User Guide. Once you have read the following guide, you can start a request here.
NOTE! RWJBarnabas Health uses the International Scholarship and Tuition Services (ISTS) to process reimbursement requests. Reimbursement must be requested within 60 days of your course end date. Please review the Tuition Policy for more information.
Tuition Discounts
RWJBarnabas Health has partnered with the following universities to bring you discounted tuition rates.
University of Arizona Global Campus
RWJBarnabas Health employees now have the opportunity to earn a college degree online at the University of Arizona Global Campus while working full time. You’ll get the education you’ve always wanted while becoming one of your company’s best and brightest. Choose from a range of career-relevant degree programs to enhance your future opportunities. Click here for more information.
Click here for the Full Tuition Grant Program Changes Partner FAQ
Colorado Technical University
RWJBarnabas Health and CTU have worked together to invest in you. If you are an eligible RWJBarnabas Health employee, this grant, along with your tuition benefit, is designed to cover 100% of your online college tuition at CTU without the need for student loans. Click here for more information.
Walden University
Walden and RWJBarnabas Health have a partnered to bring all employees 10% tuition savings. Click here for more information.
Chamberlain University
RWJBarnabas Health Employees have access to tuition savings through our partnership with Chamberlain University. Click here for more information.
Rutgers School of Nursing
RWJBarnabas Health employees are eligible for 10% tuition discount and waived application fee for Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP) programs at Rutgers School of Nursing. Click here for more information.
Questions?
ISTS
Call: 855.791.1735
Monday – Friday, 9am to 6pm ET
Email: RWJBarnabasHealth@applyISTS.com
Website: ISTS Portal
Still Have Questions?
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Additional Resources
RWJBH Tuition Reimbursement Policy
ISTS Tuition Reimbursement User Guide