Island students continue to receive tuition support for healthcare training to strengthen the healthcare system in Prince Edward Island.
The Resident Care Worker Support Program, Licensed Practical Nurse and Paramedic Support Program, and the Marion L. Reid Grant offer financial assistance to Island students for their training. In return, students commit to serving on PEI for at least two years after completing their programs.
Since 2022, the provincial government has supported successful graduates by providing free tuition for entry into the healthcare system in PEI through the following programs:
- Licensed Practical Nurse: 50 students
- Primary Care Paramedicine: 13 students
- Advanced Care Paramedicine: 8 students
- Resident Care Worker: 145 students
"By removing financial barriers through tuition and grant programs, we have opened doors for more students to pursue their dreams of entering the healthcare workforce in PEI. We are excited to see progress in these recruitment initiatives to help fill the gaps in our healthcare system."
- Health and Wellness Minister Mark McLane
Island students receiving tuition support for the 2024-25 academic year include:
- Licensed Practical Nurse: 41 students
- Primary Care Paramedicine: 30 students
- Advanced Care Paramedicine: 9 students
- Resident Care Worker: 45 students
In addition to the above tuition support programs, another 173 post-secondary students have been deemed eligible for the newly launched Marion L. Reid Grant this academic year. The new grant provides tuition support for individuals studying in targeted healthcare training programs for a two-year return in service agreement to work on Prince Edward Island. Once final requirements for applicants are completed in the new year, students will receive the new grant, valued at $3,200. This will be credited towards tuition and education costs through the student's respective post-secondary institutions. Applications for the Marion L. Reid Grant remain open.
"By working collaboratively across Government, we continue to identify programs to support students to further their education," said Jenn Redmond, Minister of Workforce, Advanced Learning and Population. "Through the on-going investments, we are committed to providing Island students with the opportunity to contribute to the province's workforce."
For more information visit Licensed Practical Nursing and Paramedic Support Program, Resident Care Worker Support Program, or Marion L. Reid Grant.
