SPARKILL, N.Y. – St. Thomas Aquinas College is thrilled to announce a new partnership with Montefiore Nyack Hospital designed to make affordable undergraduate and graduate degrees accessible for the hospital’s employees.
“The value of a college education has never been higher, and we are dedicated to providing affordable access to education that can transform the lives of the incredible employees at Montefiore Nyack Hospital, who serve the communities of northern New Jersey and southern New York,” said Ken Daly, President of St. Thomas Aquinas College.
The innovative program between St. Thomas Aquinas College and Montefiore Nyack Hospital unites the strengths of both institutions to offer top-notch education programs.
Montefiore Nyack Hospital employees holding an Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree from a regionally accredited institution can transfer up to 70 credits, paving the way for a seamless transition to earning their bachelor’s degree. Those aiming for advanced education can seamlessly progress into the Master of Business Administration in Healthcare Management & Informatics or earn the Advanced Certificate in Healthcare Management & Informatics.
The Corporate Education Program offers a 50% tuition reduction for both undergraduate and graduate students, available to full-time, part-time, and per diem employees of Montefiore Nyack Hospital, irrespective of their eligibility for tuition reimbursement.
Jennifer Rivera, Associate Vice President of Human Resources at Montefiore Nyack Hospital notes: “We are excited to be partnering with St. Thomas Aquinas College to deliver advanced education opportunities to our employees through the college’s Corporate Education Program. Montefiore Nyack Hospital is committed to the health and well-being of Rockland County’s residents and our team members. This exciting new partnership with St. Thomas Aquinas College will provide our team members with affordable access to higher education and will support our mission of caring for the community and providing robust benefits to our employees.”