(This story was updated to add additional information.)
Students looking at a health care career could have three years of their education paid upfront, thanks to a partnership between Ozarks colleges and the health system.
Mercy Springfield is launching “Win from Within,” which would give qualifying students up to $10,000 in financial assistance per year for three years, according to a news release. This program is between Mercy and Ozarks Technical Community College , as well as Bolivar Technical College and Southwest Baptist University.
In order to receive that aid, participants will need to work 16 hours per pay period at a Mercy facility and commit to employment at Mercy in Springfield following graduation. The financial assistance can help students pay for tuition, books, registration and lab fees.
Ozarks Tech programs that qualify for the Win from Within program include surgical technology; respiratory therapy; radiology; Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN); Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).