Nurse Anesthesia Students:
EARN UP TO $90,000 TOWARD YOUR STUDENT LOANS¹
Apply now to the VCU Health Student Loan Repayment Program to receive up to $90,000 toward your student loans.¹
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How it Works
Pursuing your Nurse Anesthesia degree? Sign on for employment with VCU Health now, and we'll start repaying your student loans after hire.¹ This program is currently open to DNP/DNAP candidates with eligible student loans.
Apply
📝 Apply through the Clasp platform to join the VCU Health Student Loan Repayment Program.
Sync
🔄 If qualified and selected, you'll sync up to $90,000 of your eligible student loans directly on the Clasp platform, to be paid out over 5 years of employment on a monthly basis.¹
Launch
🚀 Launch your career with VCU Health and watch the monthly loan repayments roll in on top of your salary.
How to Apply
Applying to the program is simple and shouldn't take more than a few minutes. Here's what you do:
- Answer a few questions to see if you're eligible.
- Create your online account to track your application.
That’s it! Once you submit your application, VCU Health will review it and communicate next steps.
Note: Program selection is not guaranteed and is determined by VCU Health, not Clasp.
Apply NowNote: This application is not an application for a loan, credit, or any other form of financing. If selected and enrolled, you will receive information on how to sync your eligible student loan(s) for repayment and/or receive information about additional financing opportunities.
Who Can Apply?
This program is currently open to eligible Nurse Anesthesia students.
What's the Catch?
Clasp gets this question a lot — and we don't mind it at all. There is no catch, and there are no clawbacks, with a Clasp program. (Think of it like a healthy relationship — where you can exit at any time, but we sure hope you stay.)
Learn more about Clasp, and other FAQs, by reading our Clasp Student Bill of Rights.
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About the Role
What You'll Do
- Deliver high-quality anesthesia care for patients across all ages and acuity levels at a major academic medical center.
- Perform comprehensive pre-anesthesia assessments, administer anesthesia, and monitor patients through recovery.
- Exercise independent clinical judgment while collaborating closely with anesthesiologists, surgeons, and interdisciplinary teams.
- Adapt seamlessly in a fast-paced environment with a wide variety of cases, specialties, and clinical challenges.
- Maintain professional competency through required CEUs (40 every two years) and ongoing credentialing.
Why VCU Health:
- Academic medical center exposure: Broaden your clinical skills with complex cases, diverse patient populations, and leading-edge care.
- Supportive professional environment: Work alongside expert faculty, experienced CRNAs, and collaborative care teams who invest in your development.
- Elite training ecosystem: Perfect for new grads — many CRNAs join VCU directly from school; academic experience preferred but not required.
- Mission-driven culture: Serve a wide patient population in a system committed to access, innovation, and excellence.
- Consistent, stable scheduling: Full-time roles with cross-shift opportunities for those who want more experience or flexibility.
Compensation & Other Benefits:
- Competitive compensation with differentials for nights, weekends, or specialty areas.
- Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision) plus retirement options.
- Generous paid time off and continuing education support.
- Full legal, licensure, and credentialing support to maintain your Virginia RN and CRNA certifications.
- Access to VCU’s academic resources, professional development, and interdisciplinary learning opportunities.
- Strong commitment to DEI, employee wellness, and career-long advancement.
QUESTIONS?
Reach out to scholars@clasp.com to learn more, or review the Frequently Asked Questions below!
Contact UsFAQs
¹ If qualified, selected, and employed by VCU Health for 5 years of employment, VCU Health will pay back up to $90,000 toward your eligible, synced student loans in installments via the Clasp platform.
In case of voluntary employment termination or termination with cause, failure to meet the terms of your educational loan repayment agreement, or in the event you choose to leave the program at any time, you are responsible to pay any remaining outstanding amount.
You are personally responsible for the financial obligations under your loan agreement(s). Any agreement between you and your employer is entirely separate from your loan obligation(s) and will not in any way offset your obligations to your lender unless payments are made by you or any other party on your behalf.
² You may be subject to income tax for some or all of the loan payments made by VCU Health on your behalf. You should consult with a tax professional if you have any questions regarding tax consequences of the VCU Health Student Loan Repayment Program.
Information valid as of Feb 25, 2025.