What happens if I don’t complete my post-graduation employment commitment?
You’ll have to pay back in full the tuition grants and wraparound support you’ve received. However, if you partially complete your post-graduation employment commitment, the remaining years become repayable on a prorated basis. For example, if your commitment is three years and you complete one, then you’ll repay the tuition grants and any wraparound support […]
How do I apply? What documents do I need to provide?
See How to Apply
I’m a PSW or an RPN who hasn’t been accepted to a bridging program, but is taking nursing education courses. Am I eligible for the BEGIN tuition grants?
No. BEGIN is a tuition reimbursement program for PSWs or RPNs enrolled in an accredited PSW-RPN, RPN-RN, or PSW-RN program, not an overall nursing education program.
If I don’t graduate, will I have to pay back the tuition grants?
Yes. You will need to pay back the tuition grants and any applicable interest. Interest charges will start to accrue 30 days after the person leaves the BEGIN program for whatever reason, without completing the post-graduation employment commitment.
If I applied to the Nursing Education Initiative (NEI), can I still apply for wraparound support?
Yes. If you have already received NEI funding, you can still apply for BEGIN funding and wraparound support.
If I don’t graduate, will I have to pay back the wraparound support?
Yes.
I have less than one year remaining in my program. If I receive tuition grants, how long will my post-graduation employment commitment be?
One year.
When can I apply?
You can apply once you’ve been enrolled in or have been accepted into an accredited PSW-RPN, RPN-RN, or PSW-RN program in Ontario. If you’re not currently enrolled but interested in learning about how BEGIN can help you bridge, click here.
How much funding can I receive?
Eligible students enrolled in a PSW-RPN program can receive a tuition reimbursement of up to $6,000 per year (maximum of $15,000). Eligible students enrolled in a RPN-RN or PSW-RN program can receive a tuition reimbursement of up to $10,000 per year (maximum of $30,000). Participants may also qualify for an additional $5,000 per year based […]
Where can I learn more about career opportunities in Hospitals, Primary Care, Long-Term Care or Home and Community Care sectors?
There are a variety of ways to learn about opportunities in these sectors. A job board will be available exclusively to BEGIN applicants. Please sign in to view the listings. For those interested in a career in Long-Term Care, please search the job ads at Advantage Ontario and Ontario Long-Term Care Association. For those interested […]