TOTAL REQUEST WAS $6,504.50 OF WHICH VA WILL PAY HALF OR $3,252.25 AND SVH WILL CONTRIBUTE THE OTHER $3,252.25. THEIR PROGRAM WILL CONSIST OF A PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM AND RETENTION BONUSES. RETENTION BONUSES INCLUDE $1000 FOR ONE LPN. CERTIFICATION COURSES WILL BE OFFERED FOR A TOTAL OF $2,252.25 FOR NEW SKILL CERTIFICATIONS.