Palmdale Regional & WCU Partnership
Education Benefits for Palmdale Regional Medical Center Employees
With more than 100 years in education, 6 campus locations across the nation, and online programs1 built for working students, West Coast University is dedicated to helping prepare the next generation of nursing, healthcare, and business professionals.
- Potential cost savings
- No application fee
- Complimentary transcript request and evaluation
Distance education programs are delivered out of the Orange County and Texas campuses and may not be available to residents in all states.
The Partnership: What You Get
Educational and Self-Development Opportunities
WCU will partner with you to find the degree or certificate program that meets your needs, helping you sharpen your skills as a working healthcare professional.
Tuition Reductions and Grants
As a Palmdale Regional employee, you can take advantage of the Health Services Partner Grant, which covers up to 10% of your tuition when you enroll in an online program.2
Cohort Savings
There’s power in numbers! When three or more students from Palmdale Regional enroll for the same start date, the Health Services Partner Grant may cover up to 15% of tuition.3
Experienced Faculty Practitioners
As a WCU student, you will learn from knowledgeable faculty who bring their own experiences to the classroom, allowing you to learn about real-world challenges and opportunities.
Why Choose West Coast University?
Online and on-campus programs
Accelerated and Working Professional paces available for most programs
One-on-one support through Career Services, Financial Aid, and more4 5
Multiple starts per year
WCU Programs Offered
West Coast University offers degrees at both the undergraduate and graduate levels in the fields of nursing, healthcare, and business.
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West Coast University is institutionally accredited by WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC) (WSCUC), 1080 Marina Village Parkway, Suite 500, Alameda, CA 94501 (510) 748-9001, (510) 748-9001, www.wscuc.org.
West Coast University’s nursing programs are programmatically accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington D.C. (202) 887-6791, www.aacnnursing.org/CCNE
1 WCU distance education programs are delivered out of the California and Texas campuses and may not be available to residents in all states.
2 Grant amounts vary but will not exceed 10% of tuition charges each term. To learn more about this grant, please click here.
3 Grant amounts vary and will not exceed 15% if three or more students from the same Health Services Partner enroll together for the same start term. For additional information and eligibility requirements, please click here.
4 WCU provides career guidance and assistance but cannot guarantee employment.
5 Financial aid and scholarships available for those who qualify.
Practice Experience is required in order to graduate from the RN to BSN, RN to MSN, MSN, DNP degree and Post-Master’s certificate programs.
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