ACHE TUITION WAIVER PROGRAM
To reduce the economic barriers to ACHE educational programming for healthcare leaders experiencing economic hardship, ACHE has established the Tuition Waiver Assistance Program.
ACHE makes available a limited number of tuition waivers for specific educational offerings to healthcare leaders whose organizations lack the resources to fund their tuition for education programs. Indvidiuals who are unemployed are also encouraged to apply. Tuition waivers are awarded based on financial need, career stage in relation to the level and audience of the education offering, benefit to the individual, their organization, and community served, and engagement with and service to healthcare-focused professional societies. Individuals may only receive ACHE financial assistance (scholarship, tuition waiver, etc.) once every three years. Note: ACHE Student Associate members are not eligible to apply.
Tuition Waiver Timeline:
| Event Type: | Application Opens: | Application Closes: | Approximate Notification Date: |
| In-Person Cluster | 16 weeks before program start | 8 weeks before program start | 6 weeks before program start |
| Virtual Interactive Courses | 8 weeks before program start | 4 weeks before program start | 3 weeks before program start |
| 2026 Congress | October 15, 2025 at 12:00AM | November 25, 2025 at 11:59PM | End of December 2025 |
Application requirements:
1. A detailed personal statement explaining your financial need for tuition assistance. Explain how you, your organization, and your community will benefit from your participation in an ACHE education program, and your engagement with healthcare-focused professional societies. In this statement include your name, title, and a brief description of your organization, including size, scope of services, population served and tax status. If unemployed, please note this.
2. A letter of support from your organization's CEO, other senior executive, direct supervisor, or program director endorsing your application to receive an ACHE tuition waiver. The letter must discuss your financial need and the positive impact of participating in the chosen course. Applicants who are unemployed must have a letter of support from a professional contact who can speak to your commitment to the profession. Please be aware that the waiver recipient and/or the recipient's organization will provide for all travel expenses, if applicable.
3. A detailed resume or CV highlighting your current and past professional experience, as well as examples or engagement, service, or advancement in healthcare-focused professional societies.
Incomplete applications and applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
Tuition waivers are made possible by the Fund for Healthcare Leadership. To learn more about the Fund visit ache.org/Fund.