Central Michigan University Online and Covenant HealthCare partner to expand educational opportunities

Central Michigan University Online has announced a new partnership with Covenant HealthCare, offering a 15% tuition discount to Covenant employees, their spouses, and dependents under the age of 24. This collaboration will provide nearly 5,000 employees access to CMU’s wide range of flexible online degree programs, supporting professional growth and personal development within the healthcare sector and beyond.

“We are excited for this new educational partnership with Covenant HealthCare,” expressed Rob VanDorin, Executive Director of Business & Community Outreach for CMU Innovation and Online. “We look forward to supporting the career and personal growth of Covenant HealthCare employees and their families through this collaboration.”

The partnership highlights CMU Online’s commitment to offering accessible education tailored to working professionals, including healthcare workers balancing demanding schedules. Covenant HealthCare employees and their families will be able to pursue undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs from anywhere, at any time.

“We are pleased to partner with CMU Online to offer more accessible and affordable educational opportunities for Covenant employees and their families,” said Beth Charlton, President and CEO of Covenant HealthCare. “This collaboration reflects our dedication to supporting our team’s growth and helping them achieve their personal and professional aspirations. By investing in our teams, we strengthen our ability to continue meeting our mission of delivering extraordinary care for the community.”

The tuition discount, beginning the winter 2025 semester, applies to CMU Online programs with limited exclusions, ensuring a wide array of degree options to meet career aspirations in healthcare and beyond. Additional details about application procedures and tuition benefits will be made available to Covenant HealthCare employees through internal communication channels.

This new initiative underscores the shared vision of CMU and Covenant HealthCare to support employees in pursuing higher education while continuing to serve their communities.