Mercy Medical Center Incentives

Mercy Scholars Program     CHI Tuition Reimbursement
Tuition Discounts for Dependents

Many health care employers provide tuition support to encourage continuing education for all employees. Mercy Medical Center – Des Moines has a significant record of innovation in promoting educational opportunities for its employees and their dependents. Those currently employed in health care, either at Mercy Medical Center or elsewhere, are encouraged to contact their human resources department to learn what options are available to support their educational goals.

Mercy Scholars Program

After six months of employment, employees, spouses and legal dependents are eligible for tuition assistance while attending Mercy College (up to 100% of the tuition expense, based on length of employment). Students must make a commitment to work at Mercy Medical Center after graduation for a specified period of time. If commitments to work are not satisfactorily met, students must reimburse Mercy for outstanding educational expenses.

CHI Tuition Reimbursement

Employees eligible for benefits, whether full-time or part-time and who are in good standing can receive tuition reimbursement. Full-time employees are reimbursed for up to $3,000 and part-time for up to $1,500, both per calendar year (January 1 through December 31). For complete details and forms refer to HR/Payroll Connection within the InsideCHI website.

Tuition Discount for Dependents of Employees

Mercy Medical Center – Des Moines employees' dependents interested in starting or continuing their liberal arts and sciences education may enroll as unclassified students at Mercy College and qualify to receive a 75% discount off of the part-time tuition rate (up to nine credit hours). The discount becomes available after the employee has worked at Mercy for 6 months, and will only apply to courses for which space is available at the time of registration. For more information, please call Anne Dennis at 515-643-6640.