Scholars Network and UHS Tackle Student Debt to Grow the Healthcare Workforce

NEW YORK, Sept. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Scholars Network has announced the launch of a new partnership with the United Health Services Gateway Scholars Student Loan Repayment Program designed to strengthen the pathway of healthcare professionals. This initiative aims to help build the healthcare workforce of the future by providing financial support, career pathways, and early engagement opportunities for students preparing to enter critical roles in the field.

Through the partnership, enrolled students who commit to joining UHS and meet criteria for hiring upon graduation and licensure will receive significant loan repayment support upon graduating and joining the workforce. Student loan repayment offerings include:

• Registered Nurses (RNs): Up to $50,000 in loan repayment over three years
• Radiologic Technologists (Rad Techs): Up to $35,000 in loan repayment over three years
• Clinical Laboratory Technologists (Clinical Lab Techs): Up to $50,000 in loan repayment over three years
• Doctors of Physical Therapy (DPTs): Up to $50,000 in loan repayment over three years

Scholars Network will also facilitate the administration of other employee benefits aimed at reducing student loan debt while encouraging retention. By alleviating the burden of educational debt, the UHS Gateway Scholars Program empowers students to focus on developing clinical expertise and preparing for long-term careers in healthcare.

"This program isn't just about financial support—it's about building long-term, meaningful pathways into the healthcare professions," said Sam Maron, Founder of the Scholars Network and SVP at Noodle. "Together with UHS, we're creating opportunities for students to thrive while ensuring our healthcare systems remain strong for years to come."

"Every connection matters at UHS, including the connections we build with future healthcare professionals," said Joe Spence, Manager, Talent Acquisition Programs at UHS. "By investing in students today, we're helping strengthen the healthcare workforce of tomorrow while ensuring our communities continue to have access to exceptional care for years to come."

The need to strengthen the number of people in healthcare professions is imperative. Across the country, health systems face growing demand for nurses, allied health professionals, and other clinical specialists, even as workforce shortages persist.

The UHS Gateway Scholars Program is designed to attract new external talent to UHS while providing financial relief and fostering early mentorship, advising, and career planning.

The Scholars Network ensures that the program is rooted in local decision-making, with direct investment in students who are committed to serving their communities.

To learn more about the UHS Gateway Scholars Program, visit https://scholars-network.com/employers/nyuhs.

About Scholars Network

Leveraging proprietary technology and a national network of university partnerships, Scholars Network, operated by Noodle, partners with health systems, combining clinical and higher education expertise to solve some of healthcare's biggest challenges: recruitment, retention, and upskilling of talent. Scholars Network's dedicated team is there throughout, helping to support each student through their recruitment, enrollment, education, and employment. Learn more about how we can strengthen your workforce at scholars-network.com.

About UHS

United Health Services (UHS) is a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system in New York's Southern Tier comprising four hospitals, long-term care and home care services, and physician practices in Broome and surrounding counties. UHS provides healthcare and medical services for two-thirds of the region's population, produces $1.3 billion a year in total economic impact, and boasts a workforce of more than 6,300 employees and providers.

At UHS, our work is guided by our Values of Compassion, Trust, Respect, Teamwork, and Innovation. Whether you provide direct patient care or support behind the scenes, you are part of a shared purpose: to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve. Every employee plays a meaningful role in fulfilling our mission—we'd love for you to consider joining us! Visit https://www.nyuhs.org/ to learn more.

United Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

United Health Services, Inc. and the members of the UHS System neither are affiliated with, sponsored, endorsed nor approved by, nor otherwise associated with, Universal Health Services, Inc., UHS of Delaware, Inc. nor their affiliates, which can be found at www.uhsinc.com.

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SOURCE Scholars Network