Tenet Tuition Assistance Program
“Invest in U”
FAQs
1. What is Tenet’s Tuition Assistance – “Invest in U” Program?
Tenet’s Tuition Assistance – ‘Invest in U’ Program is a pilot program to offer 100% tuition to selected and
eligible Tenet employees who want to further their education through the Baptist Health System’s School of
Health Professions (BSHP) as well as commit to continuing their employment with Tenet. This pilot
supports Tenet’s “Commitment to People” to grow and learn. This program is designed to provide
participants educational opportunities to advance their healthcare career with Tenet.
2. Who is eligible?
You are eligible to apply if you are in good standing in your position, a U.S Citizen, hold a Permanent U.S
Resident Green Card, hold an H-1B or have a TN Visa, and have been employed at a Tenet facility for at
least three months in either a Full Time or Part-time 1 status. You must have a strong desire to continue your
education and advance your career with Tenet.
Due to ongoing changes by states regarding authorization of Distance Education not all employees in all
states will be eligible to apply. Currently employees residing in Texas, California, Michigan, Missouri,
Illinois, Arizona, Georgia and South Carolina, may apply for any of the online degree programs with the
exception of MRI and Computed Tomography. Computed Tomography and MRI because of their clinical
component may not be eligible in certain states. Please contact the BSHP Admissions Advisor for the most
up to date information. The BSHP will continue to pursue approvals in Florida, North Carolina, and
Massachusetts in addition to pursuing an exemption in states for MRI and Computed Tomography clinical.
3. What costs are covered if I am accepted into the “Invest in U” Program?
Your tuition is covered at 100%, however you will be responsible for the cost of your books or any other
miscellaneous non-tuition expense.
4. Is there a work requirement if I am selected for the “Invest in U” Program?
Yes, in exchange for the assistance that provides 100% of your tuition, you must continue to work in good
standing and in the same capacity at a Tenet facility for the duration of the program, complete the
program successfully, and work in a Tenet facility for two years following completion of the program.
5. Do I have to sign a Tuition Assistance Agreement if I am selected?
Yes, the Agreement outlines the program, and employment commitment required.
6. What education programs are part of “Invest in U” for the Spring Semester?
There are five online programs:
 Bachelor of Science in Nursing (A fully accredited Bachelor of Science Degree program – RN to
BSN) (Must be a current RN and have minimum prerequisite courses)
 Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Management (Must have minimum of 45 allied health credits and
15 general education credits)
 Associate of Applied Science in Health Information Technology specializing in coding (A fully
accredited Associate in Applied Science degree for coders)
 Certificate Program in Computed Tomography (Must be ARRT Registered RT)
 Diploma Program in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (Must be ARRT Register RT, Registered
Sonographer with ARRT and ARDMS, or a Registered Nuclear Med Tech)
7. What are the admission requirements for each program?
 Admission requirements vary based on the program. These can be found online at www.bshp.edu. It
is important to review these requirements before applying.
 For the RN-BSN and BS in Healthcare Management programs – applicants must only require 4
General Education classes or fewer to be eligible. Please review your previous college transcripts for
this information.
8. Are you ready?
 As you begin your journey in the world of online learning, please take some time to think about
yourself as a learner and the amount of time and commitment required for your academic
success. Please fill out this quick survey to see if you are ready!
https://baptisthealthsystem.co1.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_b2FuhrOI60mR1gV
9. How do I apply?
Step One (deadline for receipt is September 14, 2015):
 Complete the Tenet Tuition Assistance Request form, obtain your manager’s approval and take the
form to your facility’s HR department for signature (your HR department will scan and email your
request form to [email protected] )
Step Two (deadline for receipt is September 14, 2015):
 Go to www.bshp.edu and complete the Baptist School of Health Professions (BSHP) online
application for the program you are applying.
Step Three (deadline for receipt is September 30, 2015):
 Request all previous college transcripts (must be official copies) and have them sent directly from the
school to
o Baptist School of Health Professions
Attention: Admissions
8400 Datapoint Drive
San Antonio, TX 78229
 IMPORTANT: Provide proof of high school equivalency – this can be a high school transcript,
copy of diploma or GED certificate. This can be provided directly by the student and mailed to the
address above, or faxed/scanned/emailed to Admissions.
10. What acceptance criteria are used?
Applicants must meet minimum admissions standards for each program. Applicants will then be ranked
based on their GPA.
11. When will I know if I have been accepted to participate in the Program?
BSHP will notify applicants by email the week of November 16, 2015 on the admission decision.
12. If I am accepted what happens next?
 You must complete the remaining admissions documents which will include the Tuition Assistance
Agreement and a Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) waiver that allows the school
to share information about your progress in the program with Tenet Human Resources staff. These
documents need to be executed and returned to the Admissions Department by email, scanning or
Fax. These documents will be sent directly to you via email once the admissions decisions are made.
 You must also provide a copy of your driver’s license and social security card to the Admissions
Department.
 You will receive your log in and instructions/access to the online student learning system (Moodle).
 You will then complete an online new student orientation.
 Accepted students will be registered in courses. Classes begin January 4, 2016.
13. Will I be paid for hours spent participating in the Program?
No, hours spent completing coursework for the Program will not be compensated. Coursework should be
completed outside Employees work hours.
14. What happens if I withdraw from or fail a course?
 In the event you fail a course, but you plan to retake the course within two semesters or next time it is
offered, the failed course is considered to be covered by the Tuition Assistance Program, however
you will be responsible for full payment of the tuition and fees necessary to retake the course. The
option to retake a failed course will only be offered once during the Program, you cannot continue in
the Tuition Assistance Program if failure happens more than once. In the event you do not retake the
course within two semesters and/or the next available offering, or you fail a second time, you will not
be eligible to continue participation in the Tuition Assistance Program and will be required to repay
in full the total costs of the Assistance already provided.
 In the event you withdraw from a course on or before the official semester withdrawal date as stated
in the academic catalog, but you plan to retake the course within two semesters or next time it is
offered, the withdrawn course or courses are considered to be covered by the Tuition Assistance
Program, however you will be responsible for full payment of the tuition and fees necessary to retake
the course or courses. The option to retake a withdrawn course or multiple withdrawn courses in a
single semester will only be offered once during the Program, you cannot continue in the Tuition
Assistance Program if withdrawal happens in more than one semester. In the event you do not retake
the course within two semesters and/or the next available offering, you will not be eligible to
continue participation in the Tuition Assistance Program and will be required to repay in full the total
costs of the Assistance already provided.