Frequently Asked Questions
How many work hours are required during the program?
Employees maintain their current working schedule while participating in the program. Classes are in addition to work hours and that time is unpaid.
What classes are offered as part of this program?
Courses:
- Anatomy & Physiology I
- Anatomy & Physiology II
- Human Growth & Development
- Microbiology
- Statistics
- English Composition
- Psychology
- Sociology
How are the classes paid for?
Pathfinder is grant-funded. Tuition, fees, and textbooks will be paid in full by grant funds. Additional financial aid may be available using federal or state aid.
Will Pathfinder continue to be offered in the future?
Ongoing course voucher availability is based on available funding and employee participation.
What happens if I am selected to participate in Pathfinder and I redeem a voucher – but I do not pass the course? Or I need to withdraw?
If a participant is not successful in a prepaid course (they withdraw, fail, etc.) and needs to retake a course, they may do so, but they would need to redeem another course voucher, counting towards their four prepaid courses.
Exceptions may be made on a case-by-case basis.
Is there a limit to how many vouchers I can redeem per semester?
Participants may not take more than two prepaid courses per semester.
Do I have to redeem the vouchers within a certain period of time?
All vouchers requested must be redeemed within two academic semesters.
What if I’m not an employee at UVM Health – can I still apply?
Employment is an eligibility requirement for the Pathfinder Program. Applicants must currently work full-time, at least 72 scheduled hours per pay period. Part-time employees may be eligible if funding and seat availability allows for additional participants; per diem employees are not eligible.
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What if I’m per diem or part-time? Am I eligible?
Part-time employees may be eligible if funding and seat availability allows for additional participants; per diem employees are not eligible.
I’m interested in pursuing a UVM Health Pathway Program and I’ve taken college coursework in the past. Do I need to retake any courses?
Possibly, depending on the timeframe and your grades and the UVM Health Pathway Program that you intend to pursue. CCV will review the courses and grades on your transcript and meet with you.
Once I am enrolled in the Pathway Program, are there any tax implications that I should be aware of?
Amounts paid under this Program have tax implications. Amounts that are paid to you, or your educational institution towards tuition, academic fees, books, supplies, or other related expenses, constitute payments that will be treated as taxable income and subject to all applicable state and federal withholdings should they exceed the annual tax-free threshold for employer-provided educational assistance under Section 127 of the Internal Revenue Code. Appropriate taxes will be applied to any amounts above the annual tax-free threshold by payroll and withheld from your regular paychecks. Please consult your personal tax advisor, as University of Vermont Health cannot provide you with individualized tax advice.
Can I apply for the Pathway Program if I am already actively enrolled and attending the academic program on my own?
Our Pathway Programs are designed to support employees through the entirety of the academic program. Off-cycle enrollments will not be accepted.