Students admitted into the Parkview Surgical Technologist Academy, offered in partnership with Trine University, can complete their degree with less debt and start a career at Parkview Health.
Parkview Surg Tech Scholars can receive up to $18,000 total throughout the 17-month program.
Scholar loans are 100% forgiven when the scholar works at Parkview Health for at least 18 months after graduating from the Trine Surgical Technology Academy.
To apply, first create an account, then log in to choose the Parkview ABSN/Surg Tech Scholars application.
Who is Eligible:
Students intent on living and working in the Parkview region upon graduation
Selected Parkview Surgical Technologist Academy students
Working at least a .6FTE while enrolled in this degree program
Students who are committed to working full-time at a Parkview Health Facility in surgical technology for at least 18 months 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
Application Open Year-Round
Additional Financial Information:
Questa is excited to partner with Parkview and Trine University to support the Surg Tech Academy program. You will have access up to $18,000 to support your Surgical Technologist Academy program costs.
The Questa Parkview Surg Tech Scholars Program allows you to receive up to $18,000 in forgivable loan funding for your program. Funds will be sent directly to Trine University. The program has an 18-month work commitment at Parkview Health to receive 100% loan forgiveness.
The Parkview Education Benefit- Loan Payback Program is available as a Parkview Coworker, after 6 months of continuous work at a .6FTE. At that time, you will be eligible for the Loan Payback Program to cover any Student loans taken out for the Surg Tech Academy. Pre-requisite courses taken for the Surg Tech program can be covered if taken out as a Student Loan.
The remaining tuition and fees not paid by the Questa Parkview Surg Tech Scholars funding are approximately $5,580 and may be paid through student loans. Additional steps might include:
Contacting Trine University to either pay the semester costs directly or to set up a payment plan. Contact Trine at businessoffice@trine.edu
Applying for FAFSA to access federal or state grants and federal student loans. Trine University's school code is 001839. Email Trine at finaid@trine.edu.
You may also apply for Private Student Loans to cover the remaining cost of the Surgical Technologist Academy program. Feel free to check with your bank/credit union or one of the following: 3Rivers FCU, Everwise, Old National Bank, or Lake City Bank.
Learn More about the Parkview Surgical Technologist Academy at Trine University.