AmeriCU, SUNY Poly Foundation Partner to Support Future Healthcare Professionals 

AmeriCU Credit Union recently announced its partnership with the SUNY Poly Foundation in establishing the Nursing 300 Scholarship Program to support future healthcare professionals. The Nursing 300 Program will address the growing shortage of qualified nurses, ensuring the delivery of quality healthcare to the community. 

SUNY Poly’s College of Health Sciences launched the nursing pilot program in fall 2023 by offering 12 nursing students, currently enrolled at Mohawk Valley Community College (MVCC), the opportunity to take their first Nursing 300 class at SUNY Polytechnic Institute at no cost. AmeriCU supports SUNY Poly’s commitment to encourage philanthropic support in order to provide scholarships to students, assist faculty and staff in enhanced learning, and community engagement. 

“Many of the prospective students who apply for this support are non-traditional students who may currently be working in the field; this program allows them to further their education,” said Andrea LaGatta, Vice President of Institutional Advancement. “We are grateful AmeriCU Credit Union made this opportunity possible for our students.” 

Through the partnership between SUNY Poly and St. Elizabeth College of Nursing, a student accepted into the 1+2+1 program enjoys seamless transitions between the two institutions and completes two degrees in four years. This initiative assists students of diverse ages and backgrounds, offering them the unique opportunity to further their education. 

“By supporting the SUNY Poly Foundation, AmeriCU is demonstrating its commitment to learning, community engagement, and a brighter future for all,” the company said. “AmeriCU is honored to contribute to these educational initiatives offered by SUNY Polytechnic Institute.”