Academic Investment Program
Tuition-Free Nursing Education and Path to Employment
Ready for a rewarding career in nursing? Methodist College and Carle Health are proud to introduce the Academic Investment Program, a unique initiative that will excuse tuition, book expenses and other fees, while providing students with employment opportunities upon successful completion of your degree program, passing the NCLEX-RN and fulfillment of work commitment at Carle Health.
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.
Take the first step towards the Academic Investment Program
Students interested in the Academic Investment Program first must be admitted to Methodist College. If you have not started the application for admission, please complete that process first, here. Once admitted or a current student please click the appropriate link below for your undergraduate or graduate program. To be eligible for the Academic Investment Program students must meet the academic criteria, Carle Health Team Member requirements and meet all other requirements for the program. Please see eligibility criteria below:
To participate in the Academic Investment Program students must be eligible for admission to Methodist College Nursing programs. Current Carle Health team members must be in good employment standing. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is required for acceptance into the program.
Participating students must meet Methodist College’s general admission requirements, as well as the following GPA requirements (specific to the Academic Investment Program):
- High school students or students with no college experience: High school GPA of 3.0 or higher*
- Current students or transfer students: GPA of 2.5 or higher
*If a new student meets Methodist College's general admission requirements but not the Academic Investment Program GPA requirement, they may still be admitted to Methodist College. In this case, they will be able to apply for the program following a successful semester with a 2.5 GPA or higher.
Undergraduate Application
Graduate Application
About the Program
No Out-of-Pocket Tuition Costs
Your nursing education - including tuition, book expenses and other fees - will be fully covered with a commitment to work at Carle Health for a minimum of two years after graduation and/or licensure.
Pathway to a Career in Nursing
As the national nursing shortage continues to be a challenge, Carle Health and Methodist College are committed to creating pathways for the next generation of caregivers to experience fewer barriers when pursuing healthcare careers. Following graduation, students will have the opportunity to step into a nursing position within the Carle Health system.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why Choose Methodist College?
As an affiliate of Carle Health, Methodist College offers a curriculum and a learning environment that prepares nurses to excel in high-demand healthcare roles. Students at Methodist College have demonstrated an elite level of success, with NCLEX-RN pass rates that exceed national and state averages.
Flexibility for All Life Stages
Students may choose from a variety of nursing programs, including traditional and accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) programs, an online RN - BSN Program, or a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) - Prelicensure Program.
With evening, weekend and online options, Methodist College is designed for students balancing life's demands. Different from similar tuition-support programs, the Academic Investment Program allows students to focus fully on their education, without the added pressure of working while in school.
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Free Housing
Eligible students receiving financial aid may also qualify for free housing on campus in the Methodist College Apartment Complex, a student housing development offering convenient, apartment-style housing.
Please note that our apartment complex is zoned for single students only. We cannot accommodate students who are married or have children.
Visit Campus
Interested in learning more about Methodist College or the Academic Investment Program? Join us for an Open House on September 24, 3p.m. - 5 p.m., October 13, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. and November 6, 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. During the event prospective students can learn more about the program, meet with faculty and staff, tour the campus and visit our student apartments.
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Questions?
Interested in learning more about the Academic Investment Program? Contact our admissions team at Admissions@MethodistCol.edu, or review our Frequently Asked Questions.