Financial Assistance Plans

St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Belleville is well aware of the cost of education. For that reason, we have established a number of programs for prospective as well as current healthcare students. St. Elizabeth’s Hospital offers educational assistance and scholarships from a couple of different sources.

1. St. Elizabeth’s Auxiliary Scholarship
   
   Application process: Send a letter to the Volunteer Office, stating your healthcare career objectives, which school you will be or are currently attending, and request an application packet. All applications must be filed by June 1. Scholarships are awarded in June.
   
   
2. St. Elizabeth’s Medical Staff Scholarship
   
   Application process: Send a letter to Freda Zimmerman, in the Pastoral Care Office, requesting an application. Application deadline is June 1.
   
   
3. St. Elizabeth’s Hospital Student Loans (no payback if you join our St. Elizabeths’ family!)
   
   St. Elizabeth’s Hospital awards a number of loans to students who are currently in or beginning their studies in a field of study in which the hospital is experiencing a shortage of staff. The loans range from $1,500 to $3,000. There is a work payback attached to each loan. For each loan the recipient must agree to work a minimum of one year immediately following graduation. Terms of the loan are stipulated in the contract which the recipient must sign. Loans are awarded only to students who are within two years or less of graduation. A loan application is attached to this pamphlet for your convenience or call Freda Zimmerman, in the Pastoral Care Office, at 618-234-2120 ext. 1335 to request an additional application. Application deadline is June 1. Click here to download pamphlet and attached loan application.
   
   
4. Employee Tuition Reimbursement
   
   After six months employment, employees are eligible for tuition reimbursement. Full time students are given up to $2,500 for undergraduate studies and up to $4,000 for graduate studies per year to continue their education. There is a one-year work payback obligation. Click here to download additiional information and application.
   
   
5. Illinois Hospital Association
   
   For Illinois residents. Any person accepted into, or currently enrolled in a hospital-related health care professional curriculum is eligible for a $1,000 award. For an application contact the Volunteer Office at
   St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, 234 –2120 Ext. 1280. Applications are to be mailed to Illinois Hospital Association headquarters before April 15.
   
   Please note all application deadlines and instructions.
   
   

For more information contact:

’s Hospital
211 S. Third
Belleville, IL 62220-1998
FAX – 641-5455
Phone – (618) 234-2120 Ext. 1335
E-mail – azimmerm@sebh.org

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