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The RN to BSN Program is a specialized Degree Completion Program developed for those currently working in a Kaiser Permanente RN position who wish to pursue a BSN degree. BHMT-eligible participants receive a maximum benefit of $16,500 to cover and attendance costs (tuition, fees and books) to attend an RN to BSN program through one of BHMT’s partner schools. Participants may also apply for the Individual Stipend Program (ISP) which provides funds for wage replacement while in school.

Ben Hudnall Memorial Trust (BHMT) has partnered with a number of academic providers who offer substantially reduced tuition and fees for RN to BSN programs. Only RN to BSN programs with our active, partner schools are available for the BHMT RN to BSN direct payment program. Participation in RN-BSN non-partner school programs may be eligible for the ISP, wage replacement benefit only.

PLEASE NOTE: Due to BHMT’s stringent requirements of its educational partners and the evolving nature of education, BHMT partner schools, programs and courses and their contents may change without notice.

How do I apply for the RN to BSN program?

Log into MyBHMT.org and complete your profile.
Then make an appointment with your BHMT Career Counselor.
Meet with your BHMT Career Counselor.
Your BHMT Career Counselor will discuss your career direction and readiness to learn. Your career counselor will also refer you to your Academic Success Coach at Inside Track to discuss your education options.
Collect your school transcripts.
Gather transcripts for all of your college experience. Be prepared to discuss your academic history, present goals and school choice(s) with your Academic Success Coach.
Make an Appointment with BHMT Academic Success Coach.
Once your Career Counselor has referred you, a BHMT Academic Success Coach (ASC) will send you a calendar link to enable you to make a phone appointment with them. When your appointment is scheduled, forward your transcripts to your ASC. Your BHMT Academic Success Coach will begin your educational planning, confirm that your BHMT RN to BSN program requirements have been met, help you decide which academic institution partner is the best fit for your goals, and provide information about interfacing with schools. If you are missing any BHMT required courses, you need to complete them and return to the BHMT Academic Success Coach for verification.

To review partner schools

Click School Selection Tool to find schools matching some criteria such as region, delivery or cost.

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Your meeting with your BHMT Academic Success Coach starts the application process
Once your BHMT Academic Success Coach verifies your learning readiness and your satisfactory completion of all BHMT requirements and you have selected your school, your ASC will forward to that school a certificate of your acceptance to the RN to BSN program. You should then complete the application process required by your school. It is advisable to talk with your school’s admission counselor/advisor to ensure that you fully understand and complete the application process.

Upon acceptance and course registration with the school of your choice, your tuition payments and other covered costs of attendance (fees and books) will be paid by BHMT up to a program maximum of $16,500. PLEASE NOTE: BHMT will access your available KP Tuition Reimbursement funds as part of your BHMT funding. You can track your available BHMT program balance by logging into MyBHMT.

The 6-month review

You must meet the following requirements to renew your program participation at least two times a year

At least twice a year, meet with your BHMT Academic Success Coach.
Your BHMT Academic Success Coach will review your progress and discuss your experience.
If You are an ISP Participant, Submit academic documentation.
You must submit a copy of your class schedule for your first term only in PDF or JPG format to BHMT via MyBHMT. After that, BHMT will automatically receive your grades and class schedule from your school. If the school does not provide us with your class schedule and grades, you may have to upload the supporting documents via MyBHMT

Do NOT start a new stipend application unless you have changed schools/programs or were directly instructed by BHMT. Make sure you upload your course schedule to the correct ISP application. Duplicate and inactive applications can lead to non-payment and possible suspension of payments. Make sure to include your NUID# and EID# for faster identification and processing.

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ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

You must be a KP Union Alliance or Coalition Employee with “active” KP employment status.
You must have completed your probationary period.
You must be a BHMT eligible part-time or full-time KP benefited employee.
You must have your supervisor’s approval to reduce time from your regular schedule (for stipends).
You should coordinate this benefit with other education leave that is available to you.
You must possess a current unencumbered RN license.
You must have an Associate’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited institution.
You must be currently working in a KP position that requires an RN license.
To ensure that each participant has the same base level preparation, you must complete each of the following courses:
- Human Anatomy with Lab
- Human Physiology with Lab
- Microbiology with Lab
- General Psychology
- Statistics
- English Composition
- Critical Thinking
Each school in the RN to BSN program may or may not have additional pre-requisite requirements for admission. Please review your school choice and their requirements and contact their Academic/Enrollment Advisor for more information.

Additional Information

How to Select an RN to BSN School

Frequently Asked Questions

Before Applying (click here to expand this section)

I have not completed all the required courses or my classes were more than 7 years ago. What can I do?

Please review our catalog of courses at Ben U, which offer all of these required classes. Taking these classes through Ben U will reduce the financial impact on your funds as these classes are paid for by BHMT. Please check the school to see if your Ben U classes will transfer into their program.

Can I take my required classes at another school that is not part of Ben U?

YES you may take your required courses at another school. Be advised that you are financially responsible for paying whatever tuition fees these schools may charge. Additionally, you should check with the Academic/Enrollment Advisor at your BSN provider of choice and confirm that the classes from your school will be accepted as transfer credit.

Can I apply to the RN to BSN program if I am already attending school?

YES. If you are already attending one of the preferred providers on our list of schools, you may apply to the RN to BSN program. If your school of choice is not one of our partner providers, you will have the option to use stipend time only – no tuition assistance through BHMT will be available. Please apply through the BHMT Individual Stipend Program.

WHO DO I CALL IF I HAVE A PROBLEM WITH MY TUITION, REGISTRATION, OR ENROLLMENT?

Always contact BHMT first and we will reach out to the correct personnel at your school to address your concerns.

After Approval (click here to expand this section)

I have been accepted into a school and now I am getting emails/calls asking me for a tuition payment. Why is the tuition amount different than what it says on BHMT’s website?

BHMT has negotiated a special discounted tuition rate with your school. Many of these schools have multiple offices, so they may not all be aware of our partnership. There are also communications that automatically happen once you are enrolled in a school system. These communications may not reflect the correct fees or steps through the partnership with BHMT. Contact us if you have any issues or problems.

I called/emailed my school and nobody seems to know what/who BHMT is. Why is that?

Many of these schools have multiple offices across various states, so they may not all be aware of our existence and partnership. Please contact BHMT if you are having any problems or issues.

Who do I call if I have a problem with my tuition, registration, or enrollment?

Always contact BHMT first and we will reach out to the correct personnel at your school to address your concerns.

During Program (Click here to expand this section)

BHMT paid for my tuition, but there is still a remaining balance left for me to pay. What is going on?

Please remember that BHMT covers only the first $16,500 including tuition, fees and books. Additional charges are your responsibility to pay. These charges may be eligible for reimbursement through your regional KP Tuition Reimbursement office. Please contact them directly.

What should I do if I need to withdraw from the program or school?

Notify the project manager at BHMT as well as your BHMT Academic Success Coach.

Who do I contact if I have other questions or concerns?

You may contact BHMT by sending your question or concerns to BHMT@kp.org. Please remember to include your NUID# and EID# for faster identification processing and response

HOW DOES THE BHMT DEGREE COMPLETION BENEFIT IMPACT MY KP TUITION REIMBURSEMENT?

The Trust will recover tuition reimbursement eligible expenses to the maximum available. Should an individual not have sufficient funds to cover the expenses or should the classes exceed the regional maximum, the Trust will bear the expense.

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