Advance your career online with Oregon State
Samaritan Health Services is committed to creating life-changing opportunities for its employees. That’s why Samaritan is collaborating with Oregon State University to give employees the ability to more affordably earn a degree, certificate or microcredential online from a top-ranked university without putting their lives on hold.
10% tuition benefit
Receive a 10% tuition scholarship when you enroll in any Oregon State Ecampus course offering. Connect with an OSU Ecampus enrollment services specialist to learn more.
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High-quality education
Oregon State’s online courses meet the highest quality standards for course design and are purpose-built to engage online learners.
Respected & accredited
Oregon State is institutionally accredited, which means our programs meet national quality standards and are verified by outside experts.
Trusted by employers
Employers across the nation look to Oregon State’s expert faculty and curriculum to help their workforce upskill in today’s rapidly evolving world.
In-demand programs
Choose from 100+ online degrees, certificates and microcredentials that can help you meet your academic and career goals.
How do I get started?
- Select your program from 100+ Oregon State online offerings.
- Apply to Oregon State as an Ecampus student. We recommend you apply at least nine weeks before your first term starts. Choose 'Samaritan Health Services' as your Ecampus Program Provider in the Employment section of the application to have your application fee waived.
- Once you're enrolled, submit a FAFSA and any additional documentation required to determine your financial aid eligibility.
- The scholarships will be visible on your student account after week four of each term.
Frequently asked questions
Am I eligible for this program?
All Samaritan Health Services employees are eligible for this tuition benefit program, including current OSU students enrolled in Ecampus courses. The Samaritan Health Services OSU tuition benefit applies to all for-credit courses delivered online by Oregon State Ecampus.
When can I start?
Oregon State is on a quarter-based academic calendar, which means classes are delivered online in the fall, winter, spring and summer terms. Most bachelor’s programs start each quarter. Graduate programs and microcredentials have variable start dates. You can learn more about each program’s start date when you browse programs.
Will my credits transfer?
Oregon State accepts credits from other colleges and universities that are institutionally accredited. Upon admission, you’ll receive an official transcript evaluation to determine which of your previous credits transfer. Learn more about transfer credits.
What is the online learning experience like?
Oregon State is one of the nation’s top providers of online education. Every online course is designed to meet the highest-quality standards. As an OSU Ecampus student, you’ll have access to an academic advisor, career guidance, one-on-one success coaching, free online tutoring, library services and more. You’ll be part of a worldwide network of students and work closely with OSU expert faculty and instructors. Preview the online learning experience.
How do I apply to Oregon State?
Oregon State Ecampus has a dedicated team of enrollment specialists who can help you navigate the application process. Before applying, we recommend speaking with one of our enrollment specialists to learn more about the university, financial aid, the application process and more. Call 800-667-1465, email us at ecampus@oregonstate.edu or book an appointment with a team member.
What is FAFSA?
Employer-sponsored students are required to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid in order to receive their tuition benefit. You'll get access to the largest source of financial aid to pay for college, but you are not required to accept any aid awarded through the FAFSA.
When can I apply this scholarship to my coursework?
The scholarship is effective for enrollment in future terms and cannot be applied retroactively.
When will the scholarship be applied to my account?
Once your verification has been approved and you register for classes, the tuition scholarship will be applied to your student account after week four of each academic term.
What happens if I enroll in an Ecampus course after my scholarship has been awarded?
If you successfully petition for a late change of registration (after week four of the term) and either add an Ecampus course or switch sections of a currently enrolled course to an Ecampus section, please contact ecampus.ess@oregonstate.edu. We will take steps to adjust your scholarship amount accordingly.
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Our knowledgeable staff of enrollment services specialists will answer your specific questions about OSU Ecampus online degree programs, courses, the application process and how to get started.
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