Loan-Linked Hiring to Attract & Retain Tomorrow's Clinicians

A SMARTER WAY TO HIRE & KEEP NEW CLINICAL TALENT

Reach talent earlier, keep them longer, and invest in them smarter — drastically reducing turnover and the traditional costs of recruiting.

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Better compete for hard-to-hire talent

We work with healthcare organizations across the U.S. to build a broader, more sustainable pipeline of new hires who stay longer — by investing in them where it matters most: their student loan debt.

Stop paying nurses to quit | Tess Michaels | TEDxNightingale College

Clasp founder and CEO Tess Michaels describes why current incentive systems actually drive turnover, and how Clasp helps health systems fix it.

Why it works

Reduce costs, strengthen your workforce

Save millions by replacing signing bonuses, cutting reliance on contract labor, and drastically lowering turnover costs—all while building a loyal, long-term workforce. Here’s what you can achieve with Clasp*

4.4x Return on Investment
$5.4M saved in year 1
as little as
~5% turnover¹

Want to know how much you could save? We'll run the numbers for your specific roles and headcount and send you a custom ROI analysis for free.

How it Works²

This is about more than solving a staffing challenge – it’s about reimagining how we support the next generation of healthcare heroes. We’re proud to lead the way in Ohio with a model that supports students financially, professionally, and emotionally – long before they ever walk across the graduation stage.

Tristan Hall

Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer at OhioHealth

At Novant Health, we’re focused on building a healthier future for everyone – from the communities we serve to the team members who deliver care every day. Supporting students now is key to developing the workforce of tomorrow.

Lauren King

VP Talent Strategy and Workforce Management at Novant Health

This program is a strategic investment in the future stability of care for our community. By helping future clinicians train and stay here, we are strengthening access to the services patients rely on, while continuing to manage our resources responsibly in a rapidly evolving healthcare environment.

Charlene Wilson

EVP, Chief Human Resources Officer at Rochester Regional Health

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Blogs & Insights

Nursing "Not a Professional Degree"? What's Actually Changing — And How Hospitals Can Respond

Press Release: Top U.S. Health Systems Commit More Than $100M to Tackle Healthcare Staffing and Student Debt Crises

From Budget Cuts to Burnout: Why Medicaid’s Crisis Is a Workforce Wake-Up Call

Rochester Regional Health Breaks Records With Student Loan Repayment Commitments

2026 Is the Year of the Talent Pipeline: The 3 Workforce Shifts Health Systems Must Make Now

*Results may vary. Based on sample of 500 skilled trade employees in Clasp’s servicing portfolio data and national average turnover rates for commercial truck driver and diesel technician roles.

Program selection is not guaranteed. If qualified, selected, and employed by a participating employer for a specified employment term, the employer will pay back up to a specified amount toward the student’s eligible, synced student loans in installments via the Clasp platform.