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Educational Loan Application

Are you interested in the Educational Loan Programs offered by Jewish Hospital St. Mary's HealthCare (JHSMH)? We are excited to have the opportunity to assist you in your desire to become a health care professional.

We have education loans available for the following health care careers:

  • Registered Nurse
  • Medical Imaging
  • Respiratory Therapy
  • Clinical Laboratory Scientist
  • Pharmacy
  • Physical Therapy
  • Physical Therapy Assistant
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Occupational Therapy Assistant
  • Speech Language Pathology

Our requirements are as follows:

  • ACT - 18 or greater, SAT - 900 or greater, NET - 70 or greater
  • Minimum of 2.5 GPA from most recent educational institution (exception PT, OT, & SLP)
  • Minimum of 3.0 GPA for Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy & Speech Language Pathology
  • Speech Language Pathology, Radiology, Respiratory Therapy, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Pharmacy, and Clinical Laboratory Science must be admitted into the program before submitting educational loan application. Nursing may apply while taking prerequisites
  • GRE required for Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Speech Language Pathology

The educational loan is available for up to $6000.00, paid to you for educational expenses. Depending on your major and school, you may be eligible for up to $24,000.00. For every $6000.00 you receive, you will commit to work for JHSMH for one year full-time. The money you receive will be taxable, but not until after graduation.

Option 1:    Apply Online
Option 2:    Apply by Mail
1. Complete the Educational Loan Application & Applicant Release Form online
 

Mail items 2-10 listed below to the following address:

Jewish Hospital & St. Mary's HealthCare
Human Resources
Attn: Educational Loan Scholarship Program
410 South 1st Street
Louisville, KY 40202


2. High School Transcripts
3. Past College Transcripts (if applicable)
4. Current College Transcripts
5. ACT/SAT/CPP/NET/GRE Scores (if applicable)
6. Two Letters of Professional Reference (NOT to include current manager if JHSMH employee)
7. Typed Narrative (** see below)
8. Personal Resume
9. If you are a current JHSMH employee, have your manager fill out the Recommendation Form/Envelope
10. Program of Study from School Advisor

 

Mail the following items to:

Jewish Hospital & St. Mary's HealthCare
Human Resources
Attn: Educational Loan Scholarship Program
410 South 1st Street
Louisville, KY 40202

1. Print and Complete the Educational Loan Application Packet
2. High School Transcripts
3. Past College Transcripts (if applicable)
4. Current College Transcripts
5. ACT/SAT/CPP/NET/GRE Scores (if applicable)
6. Two Letters of Professional Reference (NOT to include current manager if JHSMH employee)
7. Typed Narrative (** see below)
8. Personal Resume
9. If you are a current JHSMH employee, have your manager fill out the Recommendation Form/Envelope
10. Program of Study from School Advisor

 

 

Important things to know when preparing your educational loan application packet:
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Please make sure the application is filled out completely and legibly.
*
Sign the applicant release form.
*
All transcripts need to be included in the packet. It is acceptable to have a school copy (unsealed), however a black/white copy is not acceptable.
*
Test scores may be black/white copies (or may be included on your high school transcripts).
*
High school transcripts are to be included in the packet if you have attended in the past 5 years or if you have not attended college.
Instructions for the Typed Narrative
**
The typed narrative needs to be 1-2 pages. You may include any of the following:
a.
Describe your experiences and activities since graduating high school.
b.
What have you accomplished that has given you the greatest satisfaction?
c.
What do you most enjoy doing in your leisure time?
d.
Why did you choose this profession?
e.
How do you envision your contribution to the profession?
f.
What is your ideal job/setting as a new graduate?


The Selection Process

We will accept educational loan applications year round. Upon receipt of your application and checklist, we will review your information and confirm that you meet the minimum requirements and that you included all information requested. If you did not meet the criteria or failed to include any item from the checklist, you will receive a letter within two weeks. If your educational loan packet is complete and you meet all of the minimum requirements, we will call you within two weeks to schedule a phone interview. All of your information will be forwarded to our committee, which meets at least quarterly. They may call you for a personal interview as well. Within two weeks of the committee meeting, you will be notified regarding receipt of the educational loan.

If you have any questions, please contact Vicki Duvall at vicki.duvall@jhsmh.org. We appreciate your interest in Jewish Hospital and look forward to reviewing your application. Good luck!


Mailing Address for Completed Application:
Jewish Hospital & St. Mary's HealthCare
Human Resources
Attn: Educational Loan Scholarship Program
410 South 1st Street
Louisville, KY 40202

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