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BEGIN Tuition Grants

A partnership between WeRPN and the Ontario Government, BEGIN provides tuition grants to students enrolled in PSW-RPN, PSW-RN and RPN-RN programs, eliminating the financial barriers for them to expand their nursing careers. Eligible students in practical nursing programs can receive tuition reimbursement grants of up to $15,000 and eligible students in Bachelor of Nursing programs can receive up to $30,000. Learn more about how you can qualify today.

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Nursing Education Initiative

The Nursing Education Initiative (NEI) is an education grants program that supports nurses in continuing education to improve their nursing knowledge and skills. All nurses registered to practice in the province of Ontario are eligible to apply. Nurses undertaking continuing education may be eligible for reimbursement of up to $1,500 per funding year.

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Recruitment and Retention Initiative

The RRI provides an incentive payment for new and recently hired PSWs and nurses who commit to a minimum time period of work in an eligible retirement home.

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