Our Mission
To remove financial and systemic barriers to healthcare education by providing scholarships, training, and mentorship that strengthen the workforce and improve care across the continuum.
states are expected to experience nursing shortages by 2030
nurses needed by 2030 to meet U.S. demand
of nurses plan to leave the workforce by 2029
Pathways We Support
HCAF supports students pursuing careers in CNA, LPN, RN, Advanced Practice Nursing, Respiratory Therapy, Physician Assistant (PA), and other healthcare provider pathways.
Applications are Open
Upcoming Mentorship Session
Student Life Balance
October 21, 2026 1-2pm CT | Virtual via Zoom
Balancing school, work, relationships, and everyday responsibilities can be challenging. Join the Healthcare Career Advancement Foundation (HCAF) for Student Life Balance, an interactive mentorship session designed to help build practical strategies for managing competing priorities while staying focused on academic and professional goals.
Connect with mentors, gain practical insight, and learn strategies to help you stay organized, manage stress, and create a healthier balance throughout your healthcare education journey.
