Educational Development & Assistance

Tuition Reimbursement and Scholarship

Invest in your future and professional advancement through our educational assistance programs and the Emergency Fund. From certificate programs to college degrees and emergency financial grants, we provide resources to support your personal and professional growth.

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Emergency Fund Tuition Reimbursement Scholarship Program

Emergency Fund

The Emergency Fund provides financial support for employees facing personal crises. It is funded through voluntary paycheck contributions and managed as a 501(c)(3) public charity, making donations tax deductible and grants non-taxable.

Voluntary Payroll Support

How to Contribute

Support your fellow team members by contributing directly through payroll deduction. Every dollar goes directly toward assisting colleagues in need during unexpected hardships.

Contributions range from $0.50 to $150 per paycheck.

Enroll through Workday during benefit elections or under the “Emergency Fund” section.

Enroll via Workday

Eligibility for Assistance

Current employees with at least 6 months of service (full-time or part-time)
Surviving dependents or family members (if death occurred within 6 months)

How to Apply

Request and complete a grant application from your Executive Director or HR Rep, or online at elevatecharities.org/the-emergency-fund/.

Submit the completed application, signed by your Executive Director, Director of Nursing, or designee.

Mark as “Confidential” and send by mail to:
Ensign Service Center, Attn: The Emergency Fund Disbursement Committee
29222 Rancho Viejo Rd, Suite 127, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675Or by email: EmergencyFund@ElevateCharities.org

The Disbursement Committee will review your application and provide a decision within one week (or within 72 hours for urgent emergencies).

Tuition Reimbursement

Support your growth and learning with the Ensign Affiliate Tuition Reimbursement Program, which reflects the CAPLICO core value of “Passion for Learning.” Eligible employees may receive reimbursement for out-of-pocket expenses related to continuing education units (CEUs), certifications, associate, bachelor’s, or graduate degree programs at an accredited school.

Annual Reimbursement Cap

$1,000Full-Time

$500Part-Time

Maximum annual reimbursement limits for active Ensign Services-affiliated company employees.

Program Criteria

Available to active full-time and part-time employees of Ensign Services-affiliated companies
Approval needed by your Administrator before application is submitted. Email benefits@ensignservices.net for a copy of the most up-to-date application.
One year of employment required as of the course start date
Last performance review must be satisfactory

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted within 60 days of completing the course(s) and should include:

Required Enclosures

Completed 2-page application

Proof of payment (receipt) for course(s)/textbook(s)

Transcript or completion certificate

Helping Our HeritAge Scholarship Program

We are helping outstanding nursing aides and nursing assistants who may not be able to afford to advance their clinical abilities. For those who have a passion for senior-focused healthcare and are interested in progressing in their career, the Helping Our HeritAge Scholarship Program can provide the resources needed.