Continuing Education Reimbursement Program

If you prefer to get your Continuing Education from providers who aren’t included in our partner list, or if you have already gotten the credits you need on your own, we can help. The Education Fund offers up to $1,500 annually for the costs of Continuing Education Units (CEUs/CMEs), specialty certifications, license fees, study materials/test prep, professional membership costs, and more!

IMPORTANT: We’re transitioning to Ramp to provide a faster, more transparent, and more user-friendly reimbursement experience. Ramp streamlines the submission and review process, reduces manual steps, and improves visibility into request status, helping reimbursements get processed more efficiently. The platform also offers enhanced security, less invoice submission steps, and a more intuitive interface, allowing us to better support our learners while improving accuracy, compliance, and overall turnaround time.

All reimbursement requests will need to be submitted through Ramp.  See below for information on how to request access to Ramp and set up your account.

Eligibility Criteria

You may be eligible for reimbursement if you fit all of the following criteria:

  1. Work in a bargaining unit position for which your employer has agreed to make contributions to the Education Fund.
  2. You have completed your probationary period.
  3. Must be a regular benefited full-time or part-time employee, including on-call and per diem employees. (Pay stubs are not required for on-call and per diem employees for CE Reimbursement.)
  4. Have attended a CE training, AHA certification course, paid and obtained a license renewal OR have taken a license/certification exam within the current calendar year (1/1/26 – 12/31/26). All CE Reimbursement requests must be paid for in the current calendar year, with the exception of an exam or course that has a completion date in 2026. Exam results or proof of payment, and/or completion must display the date.
  5. Submit required paperwork with receipts included in the original application.

Application information

To apply, your reimbursement request must be submitted through Ramp, the Education Fund’s new CE Reimbursement platform, showing that the request was paid for and/or completed in the current calendar year (1/1/26 – 12/31/26). (We are no longer accepting applications for reimbursement of eligible CE expenses completed in 2025.)

To set up your Ramp account:

  1. Register or log in to your MyEdFund member portal.
  2. Navigate to Available Programs.
  3. Select the Continuing Education – CE Reimbursement program. Click Apply.
  4. Check the “Please check this box to request access to the Ramp platform” and select Next/Done to request access to Ramp. Ramp will send you an email (communications@ramp.com) within 24 hours to log in.

Note: You must submit your reimbursement request through Ramp. Any reimbursement requests missing documentation will be denied and you will be asked to reapply.

  1. All receipts showing payment for your CE training, AHA course fees, license or certification exam fees, study license renewals costs, and/or membership fees.
  2. Provide proof of new license or certification, exam/course completion, and/or certificate showing proof of earning Continuing Education Units.
  3. Study Materials (optional).

See below for more resources on getting started with Ramp. For questions regarding the application process please email us at:  ContinuingEducation@theedfund.org.

Video tutorials

Setting Up Your Account

Learn now to create your Ramp account in order to apply for Continuing Education reimbursement from the Education Fund.

Submitting a Request

Learn how to submit your Continuing Education reimbursement request to the Education Fund through Ramp.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Please click on a question to expand and see the answer.

What is reimbursable?

The following items are eligible for reimbursement through the CE Reimbursement Program:

  • Training fees resulting in CEs (conferences, live simulcasts, webinars, seminars, in-person or online classes, symposiums, etc.).
  • Exam fees for a new certification related to your current field.
  • License fees (renewals or initial licenses).
  • Professional membership/association fees.
  • Review course/study material related to a certification exam.
  • American Heart Association (AHA) certifications and licenses.
  • Student Screening services (background screening, drug test, fingerprinting, etc.)
  • Liability Insurance.
  • TEAS/HESI/Wonderlic exam fees & prep materials – Meet Your Counselor (MYC) is required for reimbursement. Schedule an appointment through MyEdFund.

What is not eligible for reimbursement?

The following are not eligible for reimbursement through the CE Reimbursement Program:

  • Travel, food, or lodging costs.
  • Late or rescheduling fees.
  • Uniforms/scrubs.
  • Training program tuition fees – i.e. programs resulting in degree or certificates (for example: tuition for an associate or bachelor’s degree program, tuition for a career training program)
  • Any costs or fees already reimbursed by your employer for this training.
  • Any reimbursement for a training that has previously been reimbursed by the Education Fund in the current calendar year.

What are popular reimbursement requests?

Some popular reimbursement requests for this program include:

  • License renewals
  • National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) exam fees
  • Diagnostic Imaging Certifications (ARRT, ARDMS)
  • CEU Conferences (virtual and in-person)

What is Ramp?

Ramp is a secure, user-friendly platform that lets you submit reimbursement requests online and get paid directly to your bank account. Ramp uses bank-level encryption and security protections to keep your information safe.

How do I request access to Ramp?

To set up your Ramp account:

  1. Register or log in to your MyEdFund member portal.
  2. Navigate to Available Programs.
  3. Select the Continuing Education – CE Reimbursement program. Click Apply.
  4. Check the “Please check this box to request access to the Ramp platform” and select Next/Done to request access to Ramp. Ramp will send you an email (communications@ramp.com) within 24 hours to log in.

For step-by-step instructions, please review this How-to Guide or watch this video.

I requested access and haven’t heard back. What should I do?

Please allow up to 24 hours for the Ramp invite to be sent to you. Make sure to check your spam folder in case it ends up there. If you don’t have the email in your spam folder, please email continuingeducation@theedfund.org and ask them to resend your Ramp invite.

Where is my reimbursement?

You can check the status of your request in Ramp. Completed requests will generally be processed within 2 weeks, and no later than 30 days. 

  1. Invoice Sent: Request was submitted successfully 
  2. Invoice Received: CE team has reviewed and approved the request; it is now awaiting PDS and Finance review. 
  3. Payment Initiated: PDS and Finance teams approved the request and payment has been initiated.  Learner should expect to receive the funds in their bank account in 1-3 days.
  4. Payment received: Payment has been deposited into the account in the Learner’s profile. 

 

How long do I have to submit my documents?

You must submit the required materials for reimbursement, showing that the request has been paid for and/or completed in the current calendar year. Any items completed in a previous year will be deemed ineligible and denied for processing.

Can I submit several reimbursements within one year?

Yes, as long as the total does not exceed $1,500 in one calendar year. Please submit one expense per request through Ramp. Each submission should consist of one expense with one receipt (example: one license renewal fee OR one CEU course receipt).

How do I submit my documents?

Log into Ramp → go to Receivables → click New Invoice. A detailed step-by-step guide is here: How to Submit a CE Reimbursement Request in Ramp | Scribe

Do I need pre-approval?

For most requests, as long as you meet the criteria listed above, you will not need pre-approval.

However, for TEAS/HESI/Wonderlic exam fees and prep materials, a Meet Your Counselor appointment is required for reimbursement. Schedule an appointment through MyEdFund.

What if my reimbursement request is more than $1,500?

You will only be reimbursed up to the limit of $1,500 annually.

Why are you offering CE Reimbursements?

The CE Reimbursement program provides an alternative to Education Fund–hosted classes and on-demand offerings. This program allows you to choose approved vendors that best fit your location, schedule, and licensing requirements, while still having eligible costs covered by the Education Fund.