APP Aspire Program

Reimbursement Cycles & Application Deadlines

Applications are accepted on a quarterly basis. Reimbursement recipients will be notified via email within 4–6 weeks of the cycle deadline.

Note: Applicants will be notified of decisions via email within 4–6 weeks after each deadline.

How to Apply

All applicants must submit the online application form and upload the required documentation.

Once selected for reimbursement, you must request your funds through one of the following internal systems based on your employment type:

• Medical Center Employees: Use EPRO
• UPG Employees: Use DocuSign

Tuition Reimbursement (Medical Center Employees Only)

If you are requesting tuition assistance, you must submit the request through Workday via the Education Benefit request process.

⚠️ If you have already used the $5,250 provided by UVA HR for tuition, any additional reimbursement will be considered taxable under IRS guidelines.

Note: Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Application Requirements

To be considered for the APP ASPIRE Reimbursement Program, applicants must submit the following:

• Completed online application form
• Responses to all application questions (maximum combined word count: 1,000 words)
• One letter of recommendation from a supervisor, colleague, or mentor
• Current Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• If applicable: proof of enrollment or acceptance into an accredited educational program OR a copy of your abstract/presentation/project
• Original receipts for all expenses to be reimbursed

Application Questions

As part of your application, you will be asked to respond to the following prompts (combined word count limit: 1,000 words):

1. Significant achievements or contributions in your current role:
   Describe key accomplishments in your current APP role. Be sure to attach your current CV as supporting documentation.
2. Reimbursement goals and objectives:
   Explain how you plan to use the reimbursement to further your career and positively impact patient care.
3. Impact on patient care and healthcare delivery:
   Share a specific example of a time when you directly improved patient care or the healthcare delivery system.
4. Community engagement and/or patient advocacy efforts:
   Describe a time when you went above and beyond in community engagement or patient advocacy.
5. Professionalism:
   Provide an example of how you demonstrated exemplary professionalism in your role as an APP.

Selection Process

A selection committee will review all applications and select reimbursement recipients based on the eligibility criteria and responses to the application questions. Selected recipients will be notified via email no later than 4–6 weeks after the deadline of the cycle in which they applied.

Application Deadline

Please ensure that your completed application form and all required documents are submitted by the deadline for the current reimbursement cycle. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.

Thank You for Your Dedication

We appreciate your commitment to professional growth and excellence in patient care.
If you have any questions about the APP ASPIRE Program for Professional Development reimbursement, feel free to reach out to us directly.