Education Collaborative
Employees across the MGB system can receive a reduction in tuition between 15% and 40% for select academic programs and all Continuing Professional Education offerings.
- All full-time MGB employees or IHP alumni receive a 15% reduction.
- Full-time employees at Mass General Hospital, Brigham and Women's Hospital and Spaulding Rehabilitation Network (Premier) receive an additional 10% reduction in tuition.
- Full-time employees of all other clinical MGB entities that place IHP students (Preferred) receive an additional 5% incentive.
- Preceptors for IHP students will be awarded an additional 5-15% reduction in tuition based upon their years of continuous service in that role.
The Education Collaborative replaces the Institute’s current voucher system. All previously issued vouchers will be honored through summer of 2024. Please note that employees will not be able to combine vouchers with Education Collaborative incentives.
IHPEDCOLLAB [at] mghihp.edu (Email us) for more information.
Eligibility Calculator
Use our calculator to estimate your level of eligibility. We will verify the information and send a confirmation email. Eligibility is determined once per year based on student status as of October 1.
Education Collaborative FAQs
- MGB full-time employees
- Alumni
- Clinical Preceptors
All Continuing Professional Development offerings
School of Nursing
- Master of Science in Nursing (Advanced Practice)(Post BSN)
- Master of Science - Leadership in Nursing Administration
- Master of Science - Leadership in Nursing Education
- Doctor of Nursing Practice for Nurse Executives
- Doctor of Nursing Practice for Advanced Practice Nurses
- Post NP/MSN Certificate of Advanced Study in Nursing
School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
- Post-Professional Doctor of Occupational Therapy (PP-OTD)
- Doctor of Speech-Language Pathology (SLPD)
- Certificate of Advanced Study in Literacy and Language (CAS Literacy and Language)
School of Healthcare Leadership
- Masters of Science in Healthcare Data Analytics
- Master of Health Administration
- MS and PhD Health Professions Education
- Online Prerequisites
- Graduate-Level Courses for Non-Degree Students
School of Nursing
- Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- Direct-Entry Master of Science in Nursing
School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
- Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology (MS-SLP)
- Master of Science in Genetic Counseling (MS-GC)
- Entry-Level Doctor of Occupational Therapy (EL-OTD)
- PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences
- Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
- Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS)
All full-time MGB employees are eligible for 15% off tuition (not fees).
- Employees of BWH, Spaulding Rehab Network and MGH are eligible to receive an additional 10% discount (25% total).
- Full-time employees of all other clinical MGB entities that place IHP students (Preferred) receive an additional 5% incentive.
Preceptors for IHP courses are eligible for an additional discount that ranges between 5-15% depending upon the number of years precepting for the IHP. Preceptors who are not MGB employees can receive the preceptor discount.
- 0-3: 5%
- 4-6: 10%
- 7+ : 15%
Alumni are eligible for a 15% off tuition (not fees) for the programs listed above. Alumni who are also Preceptors are eligible for an additional discount that ranges between 5-15% depending upon the number of years precepting for the IHP.
The definition of “full time employee” is 36 or more hours per week. Employment status will be confirmed prior to enrollment.
For some, but not all offerings. Students may apply for financial aid, in the form of loans, in addition to the Education Collaborative if they are accepted and enrolled in an academic program via the usual application process.
Check with your employer to access your MGB education and/or training benefit. These may be used in conjunction with the IHP Education Collaborative Incentive.
Employees will need to fill out a FAFSA, and will need to register for a minimum of 6 credit hours per term to be remain eligible.
CPD, Pre-requisites and Non-degree courses do not qualify for financial aid because the employees enrolled in these programs are classified as non-matriculated students.
The IHP will not issue new vouchers after the Spring 2022 term. Vouchers expire after two years, and we will honor all unexpired vouchers through the Summer of 2024. Employees cannot use both a voucher and the discount – we will compare the impact of voucher use with the calculated discount and offer the greater of the two. All voucher rules and regulations in place at the time of issuance are applicable, and monitored by the Registrar and Bursar’s Office.
Vouchers
Vouchers may be used through the summer of 2024 in any combination for any Institute course under the terms and conditions described within this policy. Vouchers will be accepted from any employee of the Agency or Institution to which the voucher was awarded. The employee of the Agency or Institution may enroll in courses on a space available basis.
Only official, original, and non-expired vouchers will be accepted. Faxed or copied forms will not be accepted.
Exception: If the voucher was originally emailed to the clinical site and subsequently emailed to a student for use, the student may then email the voucher to the IHP for redemption.
A voucher can only be redeemed once. Tuition vouchers have no cash value and expire two years after the issue date.
Verification of employment by the agency or institution that was issued the voucher must be noted on the voucher itself.
Credit Bearing Courses
- Non-Degree students: While in Non-Degree Status, there is no limit to the number of vouchers that may be applied towards tuition costs. Note: Non-degree students who choose to apply for matriculated status should refer to the Non-Degree section of the Institute’s website to review the number of non-degree credits that can be applied to an Institute degree or certificate program.
- Matriculated students: When a student matriculates into a new degree/certificate program, a maximum of twelve (12) credits worth of vouchers may be applied toward their tuition. This maximum will also apply to students who change from certificate to degree programs within an Institute program. Use of vouchers may result in an adjustment to student financial aid awards.
- If a student drops the course or withdraws from the Institute, the voucher is forfeited and cannot be reused.
- Vouchers must be redeemed by the 12th class day of the semester of enrollment. For shortened modules, vouchers must be redeemed by the 5th class day of the module.
- Fees are separate from tuition and not covered by vouchers; students are responsible for paying all fees.
Continuing Education Courses
- In some instances vouchers may be redeemed for continuing education offerings.
- A one-credit voucher may be redeemed for up to 15 contact hours. Additional vouchers will be required for offerings with more than 15 contact hours. Please refer to course enrollment information to determine eligibility.
- If a student drops the course, the voucher is forfeited and cannot be reused.
- Vouchers must be redeemed by the start date of the course.