# clasp.com

> AI-optimized mirror of clasp.com containing 50 pages totalling 28,976 words of clean markdown content, structured data, and semantic HTML. Original source: https://clasp.com. Last updated: 2026-08-04T09:35:17.731Z.

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## Homepage

- [Clasp | The Missing Link to Lasting Talent](/content/site-root.html): Clasp bridges the gap between education and employment with high-retention recruiting solutions. Discover how we help employers build a broader, more sustainable pipeline of new hires who stay longer by addressing one of their biggest financial burdens—student loan debt.  (232 words)

## Articles & Blog Posts

- [The Outlook for 2025: Strategies to Solve the U.S. Healthcare Workforce Crisis](/content/post/the-outlook-for-2025-insights-from-10-top-healthcare-visionaries.html): Explore insights from 10 healthcare visionaries tackling the projected shortage of 3.2 million workers by 2026. Discover strategies to address workforce challenges through technology, partnerships, and education. (1,893 words)
- [PT & PTA Students: Get Up to $60,000 Toward Your Student Loans | Clasp | Clasp](/content/pt/index.html): The high-retention recruiting platform for hard-to-hire talent. Reach talent earlier, keep them longer, and invest in them smarter — drastically reducing turnover and the traditional costs of recruiting. (477 words)
- [HOSA Students: Get Up to $30,000 Toward Your Student Loans | Clasp | Clasp](/content/hosa/index.html): The high-retention recruiting platform for hard-to-hire talent. Reach talent earlier, keep them longer, and invest in them smarter — drastically reducing turnover and the traditional costs of recruiting. (737 words)
- [Custom Tuition Financing for Educational Providers | Clasp](/content/finance/index.html): Clasp offers custom student financing programs for bootcamps and non-degree institutions. (488 words)
- [MAK Anesthesia | CRNA Student Loan Repayment Program](/content/mak-crna/index.html): The high-retention recruiting platform for hard-to-hire talent. Reach talent earlier, keep them longer, and invest in them smarter — drastically reducing turnover and the traditional costs of recruiting. (744 words)
- [MAK Anesthesia | Anesthesiologist Assistant Student Loan Repayment Program](/content/mak-aa/index.html): The high-retention recruiting platform for hard-to-hire talent. Reach talent earlier, keep them longer, and invest in them smarter — drastically reducing turnover and the traditional costs of recruiting. (771 words)
- [Loan-Linked Hiring to Attract & Retain Tomorrow's Clinicians](/content/healthcare/index.html): Reach talent earlier, keep them longer, and invest in them smarter — drastically reducing turnover and the traditional costs of recruiting. (547 words)
- [OT & COTA Students: Get Up to $60,000 Toward Your Student Loans | Clasp | Clasp](/content/ot/index.html): The high-retention recruiting platform for hard-to-hire talent. Reach talent earlier, keep them longer, and invest in them smarter — drastically reducing turnover and the traditional costs of recruiting. (355 words)
- [Press Release: Clasp and Skilltrade Announce Strategic Partnership to Accelerate Hiring for Critical Allied Health Roles](/content/post/clasp-and-skilltrade-announce-strategic-partnership-to-accelerate-hiring-for-critical-allied-health-roles.html): Clasp, the retention-driven recruitment platform tackling clinical talent shortages through innovative education financing, and Skilltrade, a next-generation allied health training provider founded by the former CEO of MedCerts, have announced a new strategic partnership aimed at transforming how health systems hire and retain entry-level clinical talent. (542 words)
- [Blog | Clasp](/content/blog/index.html): Get up to speed on all things Clasp! (321 words)
- [Blogs for Stride Students | Clasp](/content/blog/categories/for-students/index.html): College is tough. We got your back. Check out our collection of blog posts just for students. From improving your financial literacy to quick money-saving tips, we've got you covered! Stride is committed to supporting your academics, career, and mental health. Our blogs are just one of the many resources for you! (56 words)
- [News Articles About Clasp | Clasp](/content/blog/categories/in-the-news/index.html): We're honored to be in the business of doing meaningful work, empowering students with the most affordable and flexible education option. We're thankful to get to do what we do and for our work to be featured in these new article posts! (46 words)
- [America's Future Nurses Are Betting on Kalshi to Pay for School | Clasp](/content/post/future-nurses-are-betting-on-kalshi-to-pay-for-school.html): Nursing is no gamble. Getting there is. A new survey of 1,000 healthcare students reveals the shadow economy funding the one career we still call recession-proof — and why students are staying anyway.  (930 words, Jul 21, 2026)
- [How Scholarships Can Fight America's Healthcare Shortages](/content/post/how-scholarships-can-fight-americas-healthcare-shortages-tess-michaels-on-the-career-education-report.html): Clasp CEO Tess Michaels talks with the Career Education Report about America's 3M healthcare worker shortage and how employer-funded scholarships can close it.
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- [Federal Loan Limits for Nursing & Allied Health Programs: What Just Changed](/content/post/the-education-department-just-expanded-federal-loan-access-for-nursing-and-allied-health-students-for-now.html): A federal court blocked the ED's restrictive loan rule, temporarily expanding borrowing limits for nursing, OT, PT, and PA students. Here's what it means, and why loans alone aren't the answer. (335 words, Jul 2, 2026)
- [Clasp and the University of South Carolina have partnered to connect graduate healthcare students with employers offering career opportunities and student loan repayment benefits.](/content/post/university-of-south-carolina-partners-with-clasp-to-expand-career-opportunities-and-student-loan-repayment-for-healthcare-graduates.html): Clasp and the University of South Carolina have partnered to connect graduate healthcare students with employers offering career opportunities and student loan repayment benefits. The partnership helps graduates reduce financial stress while helping healthcare employers build stronger talent pipelines. (540 words, Jun 23, 2026)
- [Why Health Systems Are Dropping Sign-On Bonuses](/content/post/why-health-systems-are-dropping-sign-on-bonuses-and-what-works-instead.html): Clasp CEO Tess Michaels shares why sign-on bonuses are falling short in healthcare recruiting—and how loan repayment helps build stronger clinical talent pipelines. (800 words, Jun 22, 2026)
- [How to Graduate as an OT, PT, or SLP Without Spending a Decade Paying Off Your Loans](/content/post/therapy-virtual-career-fair-2026/index.html): Meet employers offering up to $60,000 in student loan repayment for OT, PT, and SLP students. Free virtual career fair June 23 — register now. (1,150 words, Jun 10, 2026)
- [What 19,620 Public Comments Reveal About the July 1 Loan Changes](/content/post/what-19-620-public-comments-reveal-about-the-july-1-loan-changes.html): Clasp analyzed 19,620 public comments on the July 1, 2026 federal graduate borrowing changes. 98.1% opposed the new $20,500 cap. Here's what they said. (2,004 words, Jun 10, 2026)
- [Clasp Partners with Moravian University to Connect Healthcare Students with Loan Repayment and Jobs](/content/post/clasp-partners-with-moravian-university-to-connect-healthcare-students-with-loan-repayment-and-jobs.html): We're excited to share a big milestone: Clasp has officially partnered with Moravian University to help healthcare graduates move from diploma to career - with employer-funded student loan repayment built right in. (450 words, May 20, 2026)
- [5 Reasons to Celebrate Nurses Every Day (Not Just During Nurses Week)](/content/post/celebrate-nurses-week/index.html): Here are 5 reasons nurses deserve daily recognition, plus simple ways to celebrate them all year. (650 words, May 4, 2026)
- [Clasp Raises $20M Series B to Scale ROTC Model for Clinician Retention in Healthcare](/content/post/retention-over-turnover-costs/index.html): Sign-on bonuses help people say yes. They don't give them a reason to stay. Clasp just closed a $20M Series B — here's the thinking behind Loan-Linked Hiring and why it's driving 2.5x higher retention across leading health systems. (832 words, Mar 26, 2026)
- [Why Sign-On Bonuses Fail at Healthcare Retention | Clasp](/content/post/why-sign-on-bonuses-fuel-churn-and-what-to-do-instead.html): Sign-on bonuses cost $10K+ per hire but deliver only a 5.3% retention lift. Here's what the data says actually works to fix turnover in healthcare. (693 words, Mar 23, 2026)
- [Loan repayment program launches for therapy assistants and nursing talent at Lionstone Healthcare](/content/post/lionstone-healthcare-clasp-workforce-investment/index.html): Lionstone Healthcare and Clasp launch a two-phase workforce partnership: funding clinical career advancement for current staff and loan repayment for incoming nursing and therapy talent. (818 words, Mar 19, 2026)
- [Healthcare Student Loan Repayment Program | Rochester Regional Health](/content/post/rochester-regional-health-breaks-records-with-student-loan-repayment-commitments.html): Rochester Regional Health partners with Clasp to offer the largest individual student loan repayment commitment in the industry for CRNAs, along with programs for rad techs and surg techs. SRNAs, rad tech students, and surg tech students in search of top employment opportunities after graduation should apply. (1,000 words, Mar 17, 2026)
- [Federal Student Loan Changes for Clinical Students | Webinar Recap & Key Takeaways](/content/post/webinar-recap-what-upcoming-federal-student-loan-changes-mean-for-clinical-students.html): Learn how upcoming federal student loan changes may impact clinical students. Read our webinar recap on loan limits, degree classifications, and repayment options. (586 words, Mar 3, 2026)
- [2026 Is the Year of the Talent Pipeline: 3 Shifts Health Systems Must Make](/content/post/webinar-replay-2026-is-the-year-of-the-talent-pipeline-the-3-workforce-shifts-health-systems-must-make-now.html): Healthcare leaders share why 2026 is the year of the talent pipeline—and how clinical pipeline strategies like loan repayment reduce clinician turnover now. (654 words, Jan 27, 2026)
- [Clasp Represents Healthcare Employers in Federal Committee Tasked with Connecting Higher Education to Workforce Outcomes](/content/post/press-release-clasp-represents-healthcare-employers-in-federal-committee-tasked-with-connecting-higher-education-to-workforce-outcomes.html): Clasp COO David Kafafian served as the primary negotiator for employers and the business community, ensuring that new Department of Education regulations strengthen support for high-value talent pipelines as shortages loom. (619 words, Jan 21, 2026)
- [Nursing "Not a Professional Degree"? What's Actually Changing — And How Hospitals Can Respond | Clasp](/content/post/webinar-replay-nursing-not-a-professional-degree-what-s-actually-changing-and-how-hospitals-can-respond.html): What the New Grad Loan Caps Mean for Clinical Talent Pipelines (and What Employers Can Do Now) (741 words, Dec 16, 2025)
- [Featured in Work Shift: The Healthcare Workforce Crisis Is About to Get Worse | Clasp](/content/post/work-shift-op-ed-the-healthcare-workforce-crisis-is-about-to-get-worse.html): Our founder & CEO, Tess Michaels, recently published an opinion piece in Work Shift that highlights the urgent challenges facing healthcare education and the workforce pipeline. (181 words, Oct 6, 2025)
- [Clasp and Confluent Health Launch First-of-its-Kind Student Loan Repayment Program to Attract Next Generation of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy Professionals | Clasp](/content/post/clasp-and-confluent-health-launch-first-of-its-kind-student-loan-repayment-program-to-attract-next-generation-of-physical-occupational-and-speech-therapy-professionals.html): Boston, Mass. (Sept. 9, 2025) — Clasp, a platform connecting education and employment through retention-driven recruitment, today announced the launch of the Loan Incentive for Therapists (LIFT) Program in partnership with Confluent Health, a national leader in musculoskeletal (MSK) care. This groundbreaking student loan repayment initiative is designed to attract top physical therapy (PT), occupational therapy (OT) and speech-language pathology (SLP) talent and address the growing national workforce shortage. (546 words, Sep 9, 2025)
- [As Seen In Modern Healthcare: Health Systems Turn to Clasp to Tackle Workforce Shortages | Clasp](/content/post/as-seen-in-modern-healthcare/index.html): We’re thrilled to share that Clasp has been featured in Modern Healthcare for our work helping health systems address two of today’s biggest challenges — the student debt crisis and critical workforce shortages.

The article spotlights leading systems like OhioHealth, Novant Health, Boston Children’s Hospital, and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, which have collectively committed more than $100 million (213 words, Aug 5, 2025)
- [MASFAA - Massachusetts | Clasp](/content/post/masfaa-massachusetts/index.html): Who’s Going: David Kafafian, Chief Operating Officer at Clasp
Timing: 11/19-11/21

We’re excited to connect with colleagues at MASFAA in Massachusetts this year! David will be on-site (and hopefully on a panel 🤞) talking about new approaches to bridging funding gaps and supporting student persistence.

Heading to MASFAA? Let’s grab a coffee and talk about how Clasp partners with schools to tackle enrollment and retention challenges. (69 words, Aug 1, 2025)
- [NACAC – Columbus, OH | Clasp](/content/post/nacac-columbus-oh/index.html): Who’s going: Marty Herrick, Head of Growth & Charles Nagy, Partnerships
When: 9/18-9/20 (69 words, Aug 1, 2025)
- [P3.EDU – Atlanta, GA | Clasp](/content/post/p3-edu-atlanta-ga/index.html): Who’s going: Marty Herrick, Head of Growth & Charles Nagy, Partnerships
When: 11/3-11/5 (67 words, Aug 1, 2025)
- [UPCEA – Washington, D.C. | Clasp](/content/post/upcea-washington-d-c/index.html): Who’s going: Marty Herrick, Head of Growth & Charles Nagy, Partnerships
When: 9/29-10/1 (72 words, Aug 1, 2025)
- [Bridging the $6.85 Billion Funding Void: Why Schools Must Act Now | Clasp](/content/post/bridging-the-usd6-billion-funding-void-why-schools-must-act-now.html): Federal student loan policy changes are set to disrupt higher education financing in a major way. With the elimination of Grad PLUS loans and the capping of Parent PLUS loans, an estimated $12.93 billion in federal loan funding will disappear — and even after accounting for private lending and limited school payment plans, a staggering $6.85 billion gap remains.

This gap isn’t abstract. It’s the difference between students enrolling and walking away. And unless institutions act quickly, the fallout could be devastating for both students and schools. (421 words, Aug 1, 2025)
- [Press Release: Bergen New Bridge Partners with Clasp to Address Workforce Challenges | Clasp](/content/post/press-release-bergen-new-bridge-partners-with-clasp-to-address-workforce-challenges.html): Clasp makes monthly payments on student loan debt as part of a recruitment and retention program. (Paramus, NJ) – Paramus, NJ – Bergen New Bridge Medical Center has partnered with Clasp, a recruitment platform for healthcare providers, becoming the first hospital in New Jersey to innovate its recruitment and retention efforts through a new kind of student loan repayment program. (720 words, Aug 1, 2025)
- [The School Deserts Index: How Education Shortages Are Stifling America’s Clinical Workforce | Clasp](/content/post/the-school-deserts-index-how-education-shortages-are-stifling-america-s-clinical-workforce.html): Across the U.S., healthcare employers are facing record staffing shortages — but the problem often starts upstream. Many communities simply don’t have local training programs for critical allied health roles like radiologic technologists, surgical technologists, and respiratory therapists. Without nearby schools, local students can’t train for these careers, and local hospitals can’t fill open positions — creating what we call “school deserts.” (296 words, Jul 31, 2025)
- [Aug 20, 2025: Higher Ed's Big Beautiful Response with SACUBO | Clasp](/content/post/aug-webinar-sacubo-clasp-higher-ed-s-big-beautiful-response.html): Join us Aug 20 for a crucial discussion on how the latest legislative changes will reshape the landscape of higher education and student financing. This webinar will provide actionable insights for institutions looking to thrive amidst evolving challenges. (171 words, Jul 31, 2025)
- [Press Release: Top U.S. Health Systems Commit More Than $100M to Tackle Healthcare Staffing and Student Debt Crises | Clasp](/content/post/press-release-top-u-s-health-systems-commit-more-than-usd100m-to-tackle-healthcare-staffing-and-student-debt-crises.html): Boston Children's Hospital, Memorial Sloan Kettering, MyEyeDr., Northwestern Medicine, Novant Health, OhioHealth, VCA Animal Hospitals, and more offer early job commitments and a combined $101.2M+ in student loan repayment for critical healthcare roles. (819 words, Jul 9, 2025)
- [The “Big Beautiful” Shift in Federal Student Loans: What Schools Need to Know | Clasp](/content/post/the-big-beautiful-shift-in-federal-student-loans-what-schools-need-to-know.html): Federal student loan policy is about to change in ways that will reshape how students pay for college—and how schools need to support them. With sweeping revisions to borrowing limits, the elimination of certain loan programs, and a permanent tax exclusion on employer repayments, higher education leaders face both new challenges and opportunities.

We’ve pulled together everything you need to know in our Big Beautiful Healthcare Playbook, including detailed tables and actionable strategies. Here’s a quick look at what’s inside. (501 words, Jul 5, 2025)
- [Why Student Loan Repayment Is the Key to Retaining Early-Career Clinicians](/content/post/100-percent-of-clinical-staff-said-yes-to-this/index.html): Clasp surveyed 65 clinicians and found 100% were interested in a student loan repayment offer—and 98% said it would make them stay. Learn why healthcare employers are rethinking retention strategies. (317 words, May 29, 2025)
- [Key Takeaways from ‘Future-Proofing Access and Affordability in Educational Institutions’](/content/post/future-proofing-access-and-affordability-in-educational-institutions.html): As tuition costs climb and federal financial aid systems face unprecedented upheaval, institutions across the country are asking: What can we do now to ensure students stay enrolled and graduate without insurmountable financial stress? (735 words, Apr 23, 2025)
- [Webinar Recap: Up to $90k in Student Loan Repayment for SRNAs](/content/post/3-crnas-share-the-one-thing-they-wish-they-knew-sooner-up-to-usd90k-in-student-loan-repayment.html): Real CRNAs from top hospitals share how they landed jobs before graduation—and got up to $90K in student loan repayment through Clasp's employer-sponsored pathway programs. Learn how you can apply today. (915 words, Apr 16, 2025)
- [Medicaid Cuts & Workforce Burnout: How Hospitals Can Recruit Smarter](/content/post/medicaid-crisis-workforce-wake-up-call/index.html): Hospitals face massive Medicaid cuts and rising workforce burnout. Learn how smarter, retention-driven recruitment strategies can help protect care access, reduce turnover, and stabilize operations. (547 words, Apr 15, 2025)
- [Tackle the Growing Healthcare Workforce Crisis Before It Gets Worse](/content/post/healthcare-workforce-crisis-about-to-get-worse/index.html): Recent adjustments in federal student loans, including changes to income-driven repayment (IDR) plans and modifications to Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility intensify financial challenges for aspiring healthcare professionals. (452 words, Apr 8, 2025)
- [Clasp's Student Sponsorship Model: Revolutionizing Healthcare Recruitment](/content/post/revolutionizing-healthcare-recruitment-the-rotc-inspired-model-that-boosts-retention-by-94.html): Explore how Clasp's innovative Student Sponsorship Model is transforming healthcare recruitment by creating long-term talent pipelines, inspired by the ROTC program. (826 words, Aug 13, 2024)
- [Navigating Healthcare Talent Shortages: Key Insights from Our Webinar with Dr. Elizabeth Adams | Clasp](/content/post/navigating-healthcare-talent-shortages-key-insights.html): In Case You Missed It! Sharing the key insights from our latest webinar on "Navigating Healthcare Talent Shortages” with Dr. Elizabeth Adams.

In this dynamic discussion, industry experts came together to explore the evolving landscape of healthcare talent and the strategies needed to navigate this ever-changing terrain. From the impact of technological advancements to the importance of investing in education early and nurturing a diverse workforce, we break down the key takeaways and actionable strategies shared by our panelists., Discover & share this Nurse GIF by The Resident on FOX with everyone you know. GIPHY is how you search, share, discover, and create GIFs., Discover & share this One World Doctor GIF by Global Citizen with everyone you know. GIPHY is how you search, share, discover, and create GIFs. (484 words, Apr 2, 2024)

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