Employer Funded Masters

[MassSLPwannabe]

Hello, 

I was just wondering if anyone here as received funding from an employer to get a Masters in SLP? 

I know its common in Education, ABA, MBA programs... but haven't really heard of anyone doing this for SLP? Just wondering if anyone has done this ?

[Emehteg1]

Yesterday, I interviewd for an ABA company, Verbal Behavior Associates, that emphasizes in behavior and Language Development. They have many SLP's in their company and are looking to hire more. Due to my education in Speech-Language Pathology, they informed me that they would actually help fund my tuition for a Master's program in my field. This was definitely shocking and amazing to learn. There are some twists into the agreement as in: I'd have to do online school because I need to work minimum 30 hours a week my first year of grad school, and my second year is a bit more flexible because of practicum hours. 

[samiamslp]

1 hour ago, Emehteg1 said:

Yesterday, I interviewd for an ABA company, Verbal Behavior Associates, that emphasizes in behavior and Language Development. They have many SLP's in their company and are looking to hire more. Due to my education in Speech-Language Pathology, they informed me that they would actually help fund my tuition for a Master's program in my field. This was definitely shocking and amazing to learn. There are some twists into the agreement as in: I'd have to do online school because I need to work minimum 30 hours a week my first year of grad school, and my second year is a bit more flexible because of practicum hours. 

That sounds amazing! You'll have your grad school paid for AND will working in a related field. I am so excited for you!!

[MassSLPwannabe]

1 hour ago, Emehteg1 said:

Yesterday, I interviewd for an ABA company, Verbal Behavior Associates, that emphasizes in behavior and Language Development. They have many SLP's in their company and are looking to hire more. Due to my education in Speech-Language Pathology, they informed me that they would actually help fund my tuition for a Master's program in my field. This was definitely shocking and amazing to learn. There are some twists into the agreement as in: I'd have to do online school because I need to work minimum 30 hours a week my first year of grad school, and my second year is a bit more flexible because of practicum hours. 

Yes that's amazing! I am planning on apply fall2019 so I debating a career change into ABA in the next month or so..hoping to find a company like the one you interviewed for !

[Emehteg1]

1 hour ago, samiamslp said:

That sounds amazing! You'll have your grad school paid for AND will working in a related field. I am so excited for you!!

 

37 minutes ago, MassSLPwannabe said:

Yes that's amazing! I am planning on apply fall2019 so I debating a career change into ABA in the next month or so..hoping to find a company like the one you interviewed for !

I should hear from them tomorrow! I'm crossing my fingers thanks guys! 

I'm not sure if it's full reimbursement, but I'll accept anything! 

[Arcanelady27]

I work for a hospital.  The hospital is giving me 7K a year.