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̨��Swag has teamed up with New York State’s  on the Career Pathways Training (CPT) Program to enable eligible students to pursue Master of Social Work degrees, and degrees and advanced certificates in nursing with no tuition costs.

The CPT Program covers tuition and education-related expenses, and enables students to pursue ̨��Swag’s R.N. to B.S. Nursing Program and its Adult-Gerontology Acute Care or Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Advanced Certificates beginning spring or fall 2025, or the institution’s one- or two-year Master of Social Work Program beginning fall 2025.

“̨��Swag is proud to join forces with New York State’s CPT Program to provide funding for students pursuing their R.N. to B.S. Nursing Degree and our Advanced NP Certificates,” said Dr. Greg Ford, the founding dean of ̨��Swag’s Scott Bieler College of Health Professions. “Given the ongoing need to strengthen the nursing workforce demands in NYS, we are dedicated to ensuring students have the financial resources they need to pursue their passion for helping others.”

“Social work is one of the fastest-growing careers in the United States, with social workers serving as the nation’s largest providers of mental health services,” said Dr. Lisa Rafalson, the founding dean of ̨��Swag’s College of Health, Human Sciences, and Business. “̨��Swag prides itself on providing students with financial solutions so they can focus on their education and career goals.”

Participants must meet the following requirements to be eligible for the CPT Program:

• United States Citizen/eligible 
• Meet all educational or training program requirements, based on the selected CPT title and course of study. This may include:
  
  • Prior completion of educational programs, licensure, and/or certification;
  • Successful completion of academic or training pre-requisites, or entrance exams;
  • Fulfillment of any required training, volunteer, or experiential hours.
• Must be a NYS resident or resident of a bordering state (New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, and Vermont). Please Note: Out-of-state participants must be employed by a NYS provider to qualify for the CPT Program.
• Committed to employment at a New York State Medicaid-enrolled provider that serves at least 30 percent Medicaid members and/or uninsured individuals. These providers may include those that fall into the categories of health, behavioral health, and/or organizations that are part of established .

To learn more about the CPT program or to apply, visit daemen.edu/cpt.

The CPT Program offers several opportunities within the healthcare industry, focusing on two career pipelines advancing careers for existing healthcare workers and introducing new professionals into the field. 

Funded by New York State Department of Health, the CPT Program is an education and training program designed to build up the health, behavioral health, and social care workforce.

Participants must apply for and accept FAFSA and TAP, if applicable. Costs covered by the program include tuition, required program fees, exams, textbooks, and supplies* as required by the educational or training program curriculum. These costs will be paid directly to the educational or training institution. Please note: This funding does not cover any room and board expenses. *Supplies include standard supplies required for program participation but do not include technology such as laptops or tablets.