Highbar Tuition Advancement Program
Grow Your PT Career — Not Your Student Debt
Join Highbar's Tuition Advancement Program and start your journey with confidence, mentorship, and purpose.
Built for DPT and PTA students who are currently enrolled in an accredited program — and who want less debt, real mentorship while they're still in school, and a clear path to a job they'll love when they graduate.
Up to $5,000/yr forgivable
Mentorship & CE included
Seamless path to Highbar
Why It Matters
Focus On Becoming an Exceptional Clinician — Not on the Bill
PT school is a big investment.
At Highbar, we help you focus on what truly matters — becoming an exceptional clinician. Our Tuition Advancement Program gives you the financial and professional support to launch your career with less debt and more direction.
It’s not just a tuition check. It’s mentorship and continuing education while you’re still in school, and a seamless path onto a Highbar team when you graduate — so the years you spend training are also the years you spend building the career you actually want.
WHO CAN APPLY
Currently enrolled and in good standing in an accredited DPT or PTA program
Students passionate about growth and patient-first care
Open to joining Highbar's dynamic team after graduation
How It Works
Your Journey, From Application to Highbar
The program follows you through school and into your career — not a one-time check.
01
Apply
Submit a short application any time during your DPT or PTA program — no need to wait for a specific semester.
02
Get Matched With a Mentor
Connect with a practicing Highbar clinician for mentorship and continuing education support throughout school.
03
Receive Tuition Support
Up to $5,000 per year in forgivable tuition support, disbursed while you remain enrolled and in good standing.
04
Join the Team
Transition seamlessly into a clinician role at Highbar after graduation — the mentorship you started in school continues on the job.
What You Get
Three Kinds of Support, One Program
Forgivable Tuition Support
Up to $5,000 per year in forgivable tuition support — financial help that's tied to your training, not a loan you carry alone.
Mentorship & Continuing Education
Mentorship and continuing education throughout your DPT or PTA program, from clinicians who are still treating patients every week.
A Path to Highbar
A seamless path to join Highbar's team after graduation — the relationships and support you build in school carry straight into your first job.
From a student in the program
Why Students Choose Highbar
“Highbar supported me both as a practicing PTA and now as I pursue my DPT. The support and mentorship made all the difference as I chased my goals.”
Yalis Chamberlain
PTA & SPT
Frequently asked questions
Before You Apply
What is the Tuition Advancement Program?
It’s Highbar’s way of supporting DPT and PTA students financially and professionally while they’re still in school — combining forgivable tuition support with mentorship and continuing education, plus a clear path onto a Highbar team after graduation.
Who can apply?
Students currently enrolled and in good standing in an accredited DPT or PTA program, who are passionate about growth and patient-first care, and open to joining Highbar’s team after graduation.
How much tuition support can I receive?
Up to $5,000 per year in forgivable tuition support. Full terms and how disbursement works are covered when you apply.
Do I have to work at Highbar after I graduate?
The program is built as a pathway onto a Highbar team, and applicants should be open to that path. If you have questions about your specific situation, email Michelle Fuleky before you apply.
When can I apply?
Any time during your DPT or PTA program — there’s no need to wait for a specific semester or application window.
Who do I contact with questions?
Email Michelle Fuleky or book a quick call, and we’ll help you figure out if the program is a fit.
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