Silver Cross Hospital and the University of St. Francis (USF) share a commitment to developing the next generation of healthcare workers. The two institutions have partnered to offer qualified graduates of the USF Medical Laboratory Science and Radiography programs loan forgiveness up to $10,000 per student for funds borrowed through the Federal Direct Loan Program. The reimbursement will come in exchange for accepting full-time employment at Silver Cross Hospital.
Loan repayment will be reimbursed 50% (up to $5,000) at the one-year anniversary of each individual’s hire date, and the second 50% (up to $5,000) at the two-year anniversary of each individual’s hire date. Silver Cross will make direct payments to the student loans.
“The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 5.8% employment growth for radiologic technologists and 5% employment growth for clinical laboratory technologists (otherwise known as medical laboratory scientists). This is extremely promising for students interested in these fields who have the opportunity to begin their careers at Silver Cross, provided they meet the eligibility criteria,” said Elizabeth McDermott, Ph.D., Dean of the USF College of Arts & Sciences.
Qualifications include USF program completion and successful passing of registry/certification exams. The loan forgiveness program began on October 1, 2024, is in place for one year, and is offered exclusively to new, qualifying Silver Cross Hospital employees hired during this timeframe.
“USF and Silver Cross Hospital have partnered to present an outstanding offer to graduates. This is an impactful opportunity for students to bundle successful program completion, national registry examination success, landing your dream job AND lessen student loan debt,” said Leia Levy, Ed.D., Associate Professor for USF’s Radiation Therapy program.
“Silver Cross Hospital is a Joint Commission accredited healthcare facility that has earned the Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval. It’s a privilege to begin your career with a full-time job offer at a highly regarded hospital AND get a jump-start on crushing student loan debt,” Levy added.
Prospective students interested in exploring USF’s Medical Laboratory Science program can contact program liaison Ben Whitlock, Ph.D. (bwhitlock@stfrancis.edu) with questions or to confirm program application. Prospective students interested in exploring USF’s Radiography program contact Leia Levy, Ed.D. (llevy@stfrancis.edu) with questions or visit https://sites.libsyn.com/514338/radiologic-sciences.
