University of South Carolina Partners with Clasp to Expand Career Opportunities and Student Loan Repayment for Healthcare Graduates
The transition from college graduate to the healthcare workforce has never been more challenging.
Healthcare students are graduating with significant student loan debt, while hospitals and health systems across the country continue to face critical workforce shortages. Too often, talented clinicians enter the job market without clear pathways to employment, and employers struggle to connect with qualified candidates early enough to meet staffing needs.
That's why we're excited to announce a new partnership with the University of South Carolina (USC).
Through this collaboration, graduate healthcare students across USC programs will gain access to Clasp's national network of healthcare employers offering structured career opportunities paired with employer-sponsored student loan repayment. By connecting students with employers before graduation, the partnership helps future clinicians secure employment commitments and financial support that can significantly reduce the burden of student debt.
Creating Stronger Pathways from Education to Employment
At Clasp, we believe the path from classroom to career should be more predictable, more affordable, and more rewarding for students and employers alike.
By partnering with universities and health systems, we help build talent pipelines that benefit everyone involved:
- Students gain access to career opportunities that include employer-sponsored student loan repayment, reducing financial stress and providing greater confidence as they begin their careers.
- Employers connect with committed, career-ready talent earlier in the hiring process, improving recruitment outcomes and workforce stability.
- Communities benefit from a stronger and more sustainable healthcare workforce equipped to meet growing patient needs.
The University of South Carolina shares this vision and has already seen the impact these opportunities can have on students.
"Through connections with Clasp's network of healthcare employers, our graduates have gained access to structured employment opportunities that include employer-sponsored loan repayment programs. These opportunities have enabled them to enter the workforce with less financial strain while positioning them for long-term career success and growth."
- Takillya Brown, Graduate Student Financial Aid Officer, University of South Carolina
Addressing a Growing Challenge in Healthcare
The healthcare industry is facing a dual challenge: rising educational costs and increasing demand for skilled clinicians.
Employer-sponsored student loan repayment programs are emerging as one of the most effective ways to address both issues. These programs help graduates manage debt while creating stronger incentives for long-term employment, resulting in better retention and more stable staffing for healthcare organizations.
"Healthcare graduates are entering the workforce with more debt and fewer guarantees than ever before - and the health systems waiting to hire them are feeling that pressure just as acutely," said Tess Michaels, CEO of Clasp. "Partnering with a flagship institution like the University of South Carolina allows us to address those challenges on both sides, and we're proud to be doing it."
Looking Ahead
This partnership represents another step toward Clasp's mission of connecting healthcare students with meaningful career opportunities that support long-term success.
We're proud to work alongside the University of South Carolina to help students launch their careers with greater financial security while helping healthcare employers build the workforce they need for the future.
Interested in learning more about how Clasp can help ignite your healthcare career? Explore job opportunities at clasp.com/students →