TOTAL REQUEST WAS $100,000 OF WHICH THE VA WILL PAY HALF OR $50,000 AND THE SVH WILL CONTRIBUTE THE OTHER HALF. THE PROGRAM INCLUDES TUITION ASSISTANCE AND PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION. TUITION ASSISTANCE IS PROVIDED TO ENCOURAGE EMPLOYEES TO ADVANCE THEIR EDUCATION TO BECOME LPNS AND RNS. STUDENTS MUST SIGN AN AGREEMENT TO REMAIN EMPLOYED. GRANT FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR REGISTRATION FEES ASSOCIATED WITH PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION CLASSES.