MADISON (NBC 26) — Friday, University of Wisconsin System President Tommy Thompson announced a tuition credit for eligible UW System nursing and pharmacy students has been extended to students working at COVID-19 vaccination sites.
This credit builds upon existing incentives for UW System nursing and health care students to work in hospitals and other health care settings during the winter break through February 1. This includes nursing and pharmacy students to work at National Guard COVID-19 mobile vaccination teams.
“UW nursing and pharmacy students are needed on the front lines of vaccination activities throughout Wisconsin,” President Thompson said. “This $500 tuition credit will assist our students in serving in clinical, campus, Tribal, and other community settings. UW nursing and pharmacy students exemplify the new Wisconsin Idea – where there’s a challenge, the UW System is part of the solution.”
President Thompson explained students will earn real-time experience along with the tuition credit as they help administer vaccines that combat COVID-19.
In order to earn the $500 tuition credit, students must meet the following criteria:
- Must be enrolled in a nursing or pharmacy program at a University of Wisconsin System campus during the Spring 2021 semester.
- Must work a minimum of 16 hours, or two days, as a COVID-19 vaccinator between January 1, 2021, and March 31, 2021.
- Must have a current professional or nursing license with authorization to provide vaccination service, or coordinate with a Faculty Supervisor if not currently licensed.
This tuition credit will be available for students until March 31, 2021. Students interested in the credit are encouraged to contact their dean's office.
