Cloverlane Foundation Launches New Program for Nursing Students at Allan Hancock College

JUNE 6, 2025 -- The nonprofit Cloverlane Foundation announced the launch of the Nurses Project, a new program to provide textbooks and other educational resources for nursing students with the initial savings for students of $35,000. Allan Hancock College is the first school selected to participate in what is intended to become a multi-college program.

The Nurses Project is launching at Hancock with two initial grants. A new book fund will create a textbook loan program for students in the college’s Licensed Vocational Nursing (LVN) program, which will expand to include textbooks for RN students starting in 2026. A second grant will provide funding for an online study and testing program required for the LVN program that students currently must purchase out-of-pocket.

Cloverlane officials explained that they designed this new program with purpose, heart and vision. The focus is on direct, meaningful support that reaches students while they are still in the classroom.

The Nurses Project was conceived in collaboration with the Allan Hancock College Foundation and by a committee of six individuals from Cloverlane — including a current Hancock nursing student — to specifically support students who have made the bold decision to pursue nursing, often at the expense of full-time work and financial security.

"We’re very excited about this partnership and the immediate financial impact it will have on our nursing students' educational journey," said Allan Hancock College Executive Director of College Advancement Jon Hooten, Ph.D.

Cloverlane Foundation is committed to investing in the future of healthcare by supporting nursing students today. The Nurses Project represents Cloverlane’s commitment to addressing the critical nursing shortage by removing financial barriers for dedicated students.