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 PEORIA,
Ill. – Students pursuing healthcare in central Illinois now have the
opportunity to step into a rewarding nursing career without
out-of-pocket tuition expenses. Methodist College and Carle Health
are excited to introduce the Academic Investment Program beginning
in Fall, 2025.
Like many communities across the nation, central Illinois continues
to face challenges maintaining healthcare expertise. Carle Health
and Methodist College are committed to creating access and pathways
for interested individuals to experience fewer barriers when
pursuing healthcare careers. The new initiative will fully cover
tuition, book expenses and other fees for qualified students who
commit to working at Carle Health for a minimum of two years after
graduation and licensure. Additionally, eligible students receiving
financial aid may also qualify for free housing on campus.
“Methodist College has a history of being a vital resource for
students of all types who share our passion for healthcare, this
program will help us to continue that legacy,” Kayla Banks, PhD, RN
Chancellor of Methodist College, said. “We know how high the need
for clinical experts is right here in our own communities. This
program will create a pathway for more people to provide exceptional
care for the place they call home and the people they care about
most. It’s our privilege to foster opportunities to support more
future healthcare providers than ever before.”
The Academic Investment Program is open to current
Carle Health team members, current Methodist College students and
all other individuals eligible for admission to Methodist College
nursing programs. Each student’s work commitment will be tailored to
their individual financial needs, and Carle Health will finance any
credit hours remaining after external financial support like
scholarships or grants are applied. Students pursuing a bachelor's
degree in nursing or a master’s degree in nursing (pre-licensure)
are eligible as long as they meet Methodist College’s general
admission requirements, as well as outlined GPA requirements.
Students who complete the program will have employment opportunities
at a Carle Health hospital or care facility.
"We are proud to invest in the next generation of nurses with this
incredible program,” Joy Ledbetter, Carle Health Vice President of
Talent Acquisition and Workforce Development, said. “We understand
the financial burden pursuing higher education can cause for a
student, in addition to the stress of finding a job upon graduation.
Our goal is to ease both these obstacles and give students the
training they need to become exceptional caregivers and improve
health outcomes for people in central Illinois.”
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As an affiliate of Carle Health,
Methodist College offers a curriculum and a learning environment
that meets the needs of the healthcare students of today and
tomorrow. Students at Methodist College have demonstrated an
elite level of success, evidenced by the 96% BSN and 100% MSN
pass rate results for two years in a row from the National
Council Licensure Exam (NCLEX-RN) - the world’s premier
licensure exam and the nationwide examination for the licensing
of nurses in the U.S.
The Academic Investment Program emphasizes the college’s
commitment to student success and Carle Health’s vision for
creating sustainable, high-quality care-delivery across the
region. For more information on the program, how to apply and
additional opportunities to visit the Methodist College campus,
visit methodistcol.edu.
About Methodist College
For more than 100 years, Methodist College has provided a supportive
learning environment that gives future healthcare administrators,
social workers and nurses the tools needed to take on the health
challenges of tomorrow. The college is committed to continuing to
lead the region in developing local clinical expertise to improve
the wellbeing of families and individuals across central Illinois
and beyond.
Options like weekend and evening classes, online courses, and
flexible scheduling allow students at Methodist College to balance
their education with other commitments. Additionally, our
comprehensive student support services are designed to address
individual needs and foster a supportive learning environment for
all students.
To learn more about this program, or to schedule an interview with a
Methodist College leader, please contact Carle Health Public
Relations via email or phone at CarleHealthPublicRelations@carle.com
or (217) 902-5201.
[Text from file Carle Health Public
Relations]
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