Your Career
CONTINUOUS LEARNING AND PROFESSIONAL GROWTH: INVEST IN YOUR FUTURE
Your career growth matters to us. At OU Health, we invest in your growth and development through Job Architecture and Career Pathways — providing you with clear, consistent roadmaps for role advancement and the support you need to build your career with us. We also offer continuing education and leadership academies, equipping you with unique opportunities to boost your skill set and live out our OU Health Way value of learning. This commitment reflects our dedication to supporting and empowering every employee throughout their career journey.
Supporting Learners
Understanding Your Education Benefits. We want you to make the most of your education benefits while understanding the guidelines that apply.
- Program Participation: Eligible employees may only participate in one of the following OU Health education benefit programs per calendar year: Tuition Reimbursement, Tuition Assistance through Guild Education or the Nursing Degree Accelerator Program (DAP).
- IRS Tax-Free Limits: The total combined amount of tax-free education assistance you can receive in any calendar year is $5,250. This is the maximum amount the IRS allows without it being included in your taxable income for the year. The $5,250 annual maximum applies to the combination of amounts you receive through Tuition Reimbursement, Tuition Assistance through Guild Learning Marketplace and Student Loan Repayment. Any amount over $5,250 per year will be included in your taxable income, as required by the IRS.
- Work Commitment: OU Health requires a two-year work commitment following an academic program completion or from the final benefit payment for employees who participate in these programs. If you leave prior to the two-year work commitment, all or a portion of the funds received will be required to be paid back to OU Health (See the Loan Repayment Schedule chart below).
We’re committed to your growth, and these programs represent a significant investment in your future. Understanding these requirements helps ensure you can take full advantage of the benefits available to you.
Ease Your Financial Load
Student loan debt shouldn’t hold you back from building the life you want. OU Health’s student loan repayment program helps ease the financial and emotional stress of student debt. This is our investment in your financial freedom and the future you worked hard to achieve.
SLRP Eligibility
- Specific roles/positions eligible:
- Advanced Practice Providers (APPs): Job Family in Workday: APRN and Physician Assistant
- Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs): Job Family in Workday: APRN and Physician Assistant
- Nursing Services: Job Family in Workday: Direct Care Nursing or Nursing Professional and Other
- Patient Care Services: Job Family in Workday: Imaging
- Full-time or part-time employee who works at least 16 hours per week (.4 FTE).
- Completed at least 90 days of employment or service.
- Student loans must be in good standing and be in your name. If the loan is consolidated with a spouse or dependent, it will not qualify for the program.
How It Works
- OU Health’s SLRP payments are paid directly to your loan service provider through Tuition.io — one less bill for you to manage.
- Payments increase over a maximum period of five years or until your loan is fully paid, whichever comes first.
- Maximum benefit is $25,000, or your full loan balance, if less than $25,000.
OU Health has partnered with Guild Education to help remove financial barriers that may stand in the way of expanding your expertise and advancing your career. We believe everyone deserves access to education, regardless of their financial situation. Together, Guild and OU Health offer support and guidance throughout your learning journey — because investing in your education is investing in your future.
Guild provides a wide range of programs to help you build new skills, sharpen existing ones or explore new career paths:
- Certificates in high-growth fields like allied health, pharmacy, data analytics and more.
- Undergraduate and graduate degrees in areas including allied health, nursing, pharmacy, radiology, healthcare administration, technology and more.
- Other academic programs such as applied health, high school completion, college prep and English language learning.
Guild Eligibility:
- Full-time and part-time employees who work at least 16 hours per week (.4 FTE).
- No manager approval needed.
- Eligible following 90 days of employment.
You may participate in one Guild program at a time, however you can pursue a double major or combine a major and minor. OU Health covers tuition for programs within Guild Learning Marketplace (“in-network”), up to an annual education assistance maximum of $5,250.
Ready to take the next step in your career? Visit ouhealth.guildeducation.com or GrowU on The Hub.
SUPPORTING YOUR EDUCATIONAL GOALS
Your education is an investment in your future — and we’re committed to investing alongside you. OU Health offers Tuition Reimbursement, through Tuition.io, of up to $5,250 per year for eligible expenses at accredited schools, colleges, universities or distance learning programs. Whether you’re earning your first degree, advancing your credentials or exploring a new field, pursue education that aligns with your career goals.
Tuition Reimbursement Eligibility:
- Full-time and part-time employees who work at least 16 hours per week (.4 FTE).
- No manager approval needed.
- Eligible following 90 days of employment.
What’s Covered:
Reimbursement may include the cost of tuition, books, equipment, fees and supplies for coursework that:
- Leads to a degree.
- Is completed at an accredited school, college, university or through an accredited distance learning program.
- Aligns with the business needs of the organization.
APPLYING FOR REIMBURSEMENT:
Following these steps ensures a smooth reimbursement process:
- Review the Career Enhancement policy in PolicyTech on The Hub.
- Apply online before the start of each education period (semester, quarter, etc.). You must receive approval before you register for or attend any classes/beginning coursework.
- Submit your documentation promptly. Within 90 days of receiving your final grade report, you must submit your final grades and any other required documents.
- Reimbursement timing: Payment is processed through payroll within one or two pay cycles, depending on when you submitted your request.
- Maximum benefit: Guild Education or Tuition Reimbursement are subject to an annual education assistance maximum of $5,250 per year. You may enroll in one program per year.
- Ready to take the next step in your career? Visit ouhealth.guildeducation.com or GrowU on The Hub.
