Students admitted into the ABSN program offered in partnership with Manchester University can complete their degree with less debt and start a career at Parkview Health.
Students accepted into Manchester University’s ABSN program may qualify for the Questa Parkview ABSN Scholars program.
This opportunity provides up to $35,000 in forgivable loans throughout the program, which covers 2/3 of program costs and can be combined with other education loan benefits once employed at Parkview. Loans are fully forgiven when scholars begin their nursing careers at Parkview Health and complete three years of employment.
Who is Eligible:
Students intent on living and working in the Parkview region upon graduation
Anyone enrolled in the ABSN program at Manchester University, beginning with the August 2025 cohort
Students committed to working full-time at a Parkview Health Facility in bedside nursing for at least three years after graduation
Due to the work requirements for debt forgiveness, applicants for a Career Scholar program must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
To apply, first create an account, then log in to choose the Parkview ABSN/Surg Tech Scholars application.
Application Open Year-Round
Questa Parkview ABSN Scholars Program Funding Sheet
Questa is excited to partner with Parkview & Manchester University to support the ABSN program. You will have access up to $65,000 to support your ABSN program costs between the Parkview ABSN program and Parkview Education Benefits.
| ABSN Program Tuition/Fees | Questa Parkview ABSN Scholars | Remaining ABSN Tuition/Fees | Parkview Health Education Benefits |
|---|---|---|---|
| $52,000.00 | $35,000.00 | $17,000.00 | $30,000.00 |
$35,000 (The Questa Parkview ABSN Scholars program allows you to receive up to $35,000 in forgivable loan funding for your program. Funds will be sent directly to Manchester University. The program has a three-year work commitment at Parkview Health to receive 100% loan forgiveness.)
+ (The remaining tuition/fees not paid by the Questa Parkview ABSN Scholars funding of $17,000 may be paid through student loans.)
$30,000 (Parkview Education Benefit- Loan Payback Program is available as a Parkview Coworker. After 6 months of continuous work at a .6FTE at Parkview Health, you will be eligible for the Loan Payback Program up to $30,000 in student loan debt. Pre-requisite courses taken for the ABSN program can be covered if taken as a Student Loan.)
A few options are noted for covering the remaining costs:
Self-Pay (out of pocket)
Contact Manchester University to either pay the semester costs directly or to set up a payment plan.
MU Contact: sfs@manchester.edu | 260-982-5066
Federal Student Loans
You may be eligible for federal student loans. Please get in touch with Manchester University.
MU Contact: sfs@manchester.edu | 260-982-5066
Private Student Loans
You may also apply for Private Student Loans to cover the remaining cost of the ABSN program. Feel free to check with your bank/credit union or one of the following: