Clasp Partners with Moravian University to Connect Healthcare Students with Loan Repayment and Jobs

We're excited to share a big milestone: Clasp has officially partnered with Moravian University to help healthcare graduates move from diploma to career - with employer-funded student loan repayment built right in.

The Problem We're Solving

Healthcare is unique. Nearly every role in the field requires a degree, and those degrees are expensive. Yet even after investing years and thousands of dollars into their education, many new graduates face a fragile transition into the workforce - burdened by debt, uncertain about job security, and at risk of leaving the field before they ever find their footing.

At the same time, hospitals and healthcare systems are spending millions on recruiting and struggling to retain the talent they do hire.

These aren't two separate problems. They're the same problem — and that's exactly where Clasp comes in.

As our CEO Tess Michaels puts it:

"We're not just solving one, but two massive problems: the student debt crisis and the healthcare worker shortage. By re-defining how we think about the two connecting, we're able to future-proof the workforce, creating lasting bonds between individuals and employers so that this whole system is truly sustainable."

How Our Partnership Works

Through this collaboration, Moravian University graduates will be connected to Clasp's network of healthcare employers who offer structured job commitments and student loan repayment tied to employment - before graduation.

Think of it like ROTC, but for healthcare. Students get a clear, supported path from school into a career. Employers get committed, retained talent. And communities get a more stable healthcare workforce.

Louise Keegan, Interim Dean of the College of Health at Moravian University, shared why this matters for their students:

"By connecting our graduates to Clasp's network of healthcare employers, with structured job commitments and employer-sponsored loan repayment, we're helping them enter the workforce with less financial strain and a stronger foundation for long-term success."

Why Moravian University

Moravian University is one of the nation's oldest and most respected universities, with more than 280 years of history preparing students for meaningful careers. Their College of Health produces graduates ready to make a real impact — and this partnership ensures those graduates have the financial support and employment connections to do exactly that from day one.

What's Next

This partnership is a step toward a future where healthcare students don't have to choose between following their calling and managing their debt. We believe that when education and employment work together from the start, everyone wins — students, employers, and the patients they serve.

Interested in learning more about how Clasp can help ignite your healthcare career? Explore job opportunities at clasp.com/students →