CLEVELAND - University Hospitals today announced the launch of a new Student Loan Repayment Program for new graduate Radiologic professionals and Respiratory Therapists to strengthen its clinical workforce across Cleveland and Northeast Ohio.
Utilizing Clasp’s recruitment platform, University Hospitals will provide eligible participants, subject to program terms, eligibility requirements, and qualifying employment, with up to $20,000* in employer-sponsored student loan repayment support for eligible new graduate Radiologic professionals and Respiratory Therapists and for program eligible loans, with repayment distributed over two years of employment. The program aims to reduce financial barriers to education, attract and retain top early-career talent, and strengthen long-term workforce stability across University Hospitals' Cleveland and Northeast Ohio locations.
This program supports University Hospitals' broader workforce strategy focused on retention, pipeline development, and expanding access to high-impact careers. By investing in new graduate Radiologic professionals and Respiratory Therapists, University Hospitals is supporting the next generation of clinical professionals needed to its care delivery operations across the region.
"Today's healthcare professionals are looking for employers that invest in their long-term success," said Kim Shelnick, Vice President of Talent Acquisition at University Hospitals. "This student loan repayment benefit reflects University Hospitals’ commitment to supporting new graduates as they begin their careers, while creating meaningful opportunities for professional growth and long-term success."
Eligible students may apply while still enrolled in an accredited Radiologic or Respiratory Therapy program. Selected candidates who satisfy University Hospitals’ employment requirements may receive loan repayment once employed by University Hospitals.2 The program allows University Hospitals to engage talent earlier while giving students additional clarity regarding potential student loan repayment support as they embark on their professional careers.
"This collaboration represents a new model for workforce development — one that connects education financing directly to employment outcomes," said Tess Michaels, CEO & Founder of Clasp. "By combining pre-recruitment with structured loan repayment, University Hospitals is reducing hiring risk while investing in the long-term success of its workforce and community."
Students enrolled in or considering a Radiologic profession or Respiratory Therapy program who are interested in launching their careers with University Hospitals are encouraged to visit the University Hospitals careers website or learn more about the program at clasp.com/universityhospitals .
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About University Hospitals / Cleveland, Ohio
Founded in 1866, University Hospitals serves the needs of patients through an integrated network of more than 20 hospitals (including 5 joint ventures), more than 50 health centers and outpatient facilities, and over 200 physician offices in 16 counties throughout northern Ohio. The system’s flagship quaternary care, academic medical center, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, is affiliated with Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, NEOMED, Oxford University, Technion Israel Institute of Technology, and National Taiwan University College of Medicine. The main campus also includes the UH Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital, ranked among the top children’s hospitals in the nation; UH MacDonald Women's Hospital, Ohio's only hospital for women; and UH Seidman Cancer Center, part of the NCI-designated Case Comprehensive Cancer Center. UH is home to some of the most prestigious clinical and research programs in the nation, with more than 3,400 active clinical trials and research studies underway. UH Cleveland Medical Center is perennially among the highest performers in national and international ranking surveys, including “America’s Best Hospitals” from U.S. News & World Report and UK Brand Finance. UH is also home to 19 Clinical Care Delivery and Research Institutes. UH is one of the largest employers in Northeast Ohio with more than 30,000 employees. Follow UH on LinkedIn , Facebook and Twitter . For more information, visit UHhospitals.org .
About Clasp
Clasp is a venture-backed fintech company helping employers build stronger talent pipelines through pre-recruitment and employer-sponsored student loan repayment. By aligning education financing with workforce demand, Clasp reduces risk for employers, schools, and students alike. Learn more at clasp.com .
¹Student loan repayment is facilitated through Clasp and is subject to program terms, eligibility requirements, qualifying employment, applicable tax rules, and any required payroll reporting or withholding. Benefits may be taxable to the recipient to the extent required by applicable law. Up to $20,000 distributed over two years of qualifying employment. Eligibility and additional conditions apply. See program terms for details at clasp.com/students
2 Additional terms and conditions may apply.