Eligibility Requirements
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Whether you’re just starting fresh or looking to advance your career, the Caring Gene® Career Pathways Training program offers full coverage for tuition and more to U.S. citizens or eligible non-citizens who are New York State residents.
Residency
Students must be a U.S. citizen/eligible non-citizen and New York State resident OR a resident of Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, or Vermont employed by a NYS healthcare provider.
Education
Students must be enrolled or planning to enroll in an education program in one of the 13 healthcare, behavioral health, or social care titles approved by the Caring Gene® Career Pathways Training Program.
Commitment
Students are required to complete a three-year service commitment working for a healthcare, behavioral health, or social care provider in New York State that serves a patient population of at least 30% Medicaid-reliant or uninsured.
Timeline
Students must complete their education/training by spring 2027. The required service commitment must be complete by 2031. Students who began their program before January 2025 are not eligible for funding.
FAFSA
Students should be ready to complete the FAFSA and/or TAP if required by your school for acceptance into your education/training program. This is not mandatory before applying to the Caring Gene® Career Pathways Training Program, but it does speed up the application process.
Important
We accept applications from students with a home address in the following counties: Albany, Broome, Chenango, Clinton, Columbia, Cortland, Delaware, Essex, Franklin, Fulton, Greene, Hamilton, Herkimer, Jefferson, Lewis, Madison, Montgomery, Oneida, Onondaga, Oswego, Otsego, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Schoharie, St. Lawrence, Tioga, Tompkins, Warren, Washington
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EVERYTHING CHECKS OUT?
Great! Submit your interest form now, and then look for an email from our team with a link to the full application. Once you’ve completed an application, a case specialist will be in touch regarding next steps.