How educators can BEGIN
A partnership between WeRPN and the Ontario Government, the Bridging Educational Grant in Nursing (BEGIN) program helps Personal Support Workers (PSWs) and Registered Practical Nurses (RPNs) invest in their futures. The program provides students enrolled in PSW-RPN, PSW-RN and RPN-RN programs with tuition reimbursement grants, eliminating the financial barriers for them to expand their careers.
How Does BEGIN Support Students?
Tuition Reimbursement Grants
Students enrolled in an accredited Ontario nursing program (PSW-RPN, PSW-RN and RPN-RN) may be eligible for BEGIN’s tuition reimbursement grants. Eligible students in practical nursing programs can receive a tuition reimbursement of up to $6,000 per year (maximum of $15,000). Eligible students in Bachelor of Nursing programs can receive a tuition reimbursement of up to $10,000 per year (maximum of $30,000). Once enrolled, additional financial assistance may be available for participants who demonstrate need.Secure Career Opportunities
Students who receive BEGIN funding commit to post-graduation employment in Ontario’s Long-Term Care (LTC) or Home and Community Care (HCC) sectors. Upon graduation, they’ll work one year for every year they’ve received BEGIN funding (up to three years). BEGIN helps connect graduates with meaningful employment opportunities in a rewarding and in-demand field.
Job Search Support
To aid their job search, BEGIN participants will have access to a new grad workshop that includes resume writing tips and interviewing skills, as well as a dedicated job board with career opportunities in Ontario’s LTC and HCC sectors.Exam Support
All BEGIN students will have access to no-cost, online exam preparation courses. The NCLEX exam preparation course is offered in collaboration with the University of Toronto. The REx-PN course was developed by and offered through WeRPN.
How Will BEGIN Benefit Our Students?
Tuition reimbursement grants
Exam prep resources
Post-graduation job search support
Meaningful career opportunities
in Ontario’s LTC and HCC sectors
Where Can I Get More Information About BEGIN?
Download this toolkit to get more information on BEGIN that you can share with your students.
Schedule an Information Session to Learn More About BEGIN
Interested in having your students learn more about how they can benefit from BEGIN tuition reimbursements? Book an appointment to have someone from BEGIN speak with your class.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Bridging Educational Grant in Nursing (BEGIN) program?
In partnership with the Government of Ontario, WeRPN’s BEGIN program builds bridges for Personal Support Workers (PSWs) and Registered Practical Nurses (RPNs) to explore new professional pathways in the Long-Term Care (LTC) and Home and Community Care (HCC) sectors in Ontario. BEGIN provides tuition reimbursements to eligible students enrolled in PSW-RPN and RPN-RN programs, removing the financial barriers for them to invest in their future.
What is covered in the tuition reimbursement?
Direct tuition fees are covered, ancillary fees are not covered.
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