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Loan Foregivness
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Alabama State Loan & Scholarship Program Preference to those willing to practice in a rural area as a generalist; engage in clinical practice of 4, 5, or 6 years in communities of under 50,000 population to get repayment.
ELIGIBILITY: For 20% of student body of each state medical school; 5% who are Alabama residents may receive merit scholarships based solely on basis of scholastic achievement that they are not obligated repay.
WHOM TO CONTACT: W. Charles Graves, Ed.D, administrator Health Prof. Placement, AL Depart of Public Health 434 Monroes Street Montgomery, AL 36130-3917 PHONE: (800)-255-1992 FAX: (205)-240-3374
To the Top NHSC Community Scholarship Program Serve minimum of two years in own community after completing a primary care residency.
ELIGIBILITY: Be from an HPSA and willing to return there.
WHOM TO CONTACT: W. Charles Graves, Ed.D, Administrator Health Prof. Placement, AL Depart of Public Health 434 Monroes Street Montgomery, AL 36130- PHONE: (800)-255-1993 FAX: (205)-240-3374
To the Top NIH Loan Repayment Programs PURPOSE: The NIH Loan Repayment Programs are part of our nation's effort to ensure a solid foundation of clinical research professionals for the next generation. These programs provide a means for health professionals to launch their research careers without the burden of student loan debt.
AVAILABLE PROGRAMS: Clinical Research LRP Clinical Research LRP for Individuals from Disadvantaged Background Contraception and Infertility Research LRP Health Disparities Research LRP Pediatric Research LRP ELIGIBILITY: Applicants must have achieved a doctorate-level degree, devote 50% or more of their time to research funded by either a non-profit organization or government entity (Federal, State, or Local) and have educational loan debt equal to or exceeding 20% of their institutional base salary. US Citizens and permanent residents can apply. APPLICATION: Apply on-line
AWARD: Up to $35,000 student loan repayment
DEADLINE: Applications must be returned to the Office of Student Financial Planning by January 31, 2003.
Whom to Contact:
National Institutes of Health
National Institutes of Health (NIH) - Home Page
(866) 849-4047
NHSC Loan Repayment Program Provide primary care services for a minimum of two years.
ELIGIBILITY: U.S. citizen; valid, unrestricted state license and/or certificate to practice in Alabama.
WHOM TO CONTACT: W. Charles Graves, Ed.D, Administrator Health Prof. Placement, AL Depart of Public Health 434 Monroes Street Montgomery, AL 36130-3917 PHONE: (800)-255-1992 FAX: (205)-240-3374
WICHE/WAMI Medical Exchange Programs None at this time
ELIGIBILITY: Must be a resident of Alaska. Saint Louis University is not a WICHE/WAMI participation school.
REPAYMENT: N/A
WHOM TO CONTACT: Gordon Olson, Administrative Asst for Special Prog 3030 Vintage Blvd. Juneau, Alaska 99801-7109 PHONE: (907)-465-6741 FAX: (800)-441-2962
To the top Arizona Medical Student Loan Program Minimum two-year service commitment in medically underserved area in state.
ELIGIBILITY: Arizona Resident enrolled at the University of Arizona College of Medicine
AWARD: up to $19,100 per year
REPAYMENT: Amount borrowed at 7% interest plus liquidated damages in amount borrowed.
WHOM TO CONTACT: Maggie Gumble College of Medicine Financial Aid University of Arizona, 1501 N. Campbell Tucson, AZ 85724- PHONE: (602)-626-7145 FAX: (602)-626-4884
AK Rural Medical Practice Student Loan/Scholarship Program Practice in the rural HPSA's of Arkansas; one year of service for one year of assistance
ELIGIBILITY: Arkansas resident who has been accepted to or enrolled in the Univ of Arkansas College of Medicine; interviewed by the Arkansas Rural Medical Practice Student Loan and Scholarship Board
REPAYMENT: Up to $12,000
WHOM TO CONTACT: Tom G. South University of Arkansas College of Medicine 4301 West Markham, SLOT 709 Little Rock, Arkansas 72205- PHONE: (501)-686-5813 FAX: (501)-686-8160
Physician Grant Recruitment & Retention Program
ELIGIBILITY: Arkansas resident; willing to serve in area of need in state; Family Medicine physicians.
REPAYMENT: After first year: $6,000; after second year: $8,000, after third year: $10,000, after fourth year: $12,000; and after fifth year: $14,000
WHOM TO CONTACT: Tom G. South University of Arkansas College of Medicine 4301 West Markham, SLOT 709 Little Rock, Arkansas 72205- PHONE: (501)-686-5813 FAX: (501)-686-8160
NHSC/CA State Loan Repayment Program Enter into a contract to provide direct patient care in a certified eligible site in a designated HPSA full-time for at least two consecutive years.
ELIGIBILITY: Valid California license, identify a practice opportunity in a certified eligible site; provide information on outstanding educational debt.
REPAYMENT: up to $25,000 (for a two-year commitment 12,500/year); up to $17,500/year for a third- and/or fourth-year commitment
WHOM TO CONTACT: Delia R. Santiago, Program Manager Office of Statewide Health Planning & Development 1600 9th Street, Room 440 Sacramento, CA 95814- PHONE: (916)-654-1833 FAX: (916)-654-3138
Colorado Health Professional Loan Repayment Program Minimum two years in stipulated discipline and designated HPSA
ELIGIBILITY: willing to practice in stipulated discipline and designated HPSA
DEADLINE: Applications considered quarterly
INTEREST: Primary care: Medicine, Nursing P.A., Physician Assist
REPAYMENT: Years 1 & 2: $20,000/yr; Year 3: $30,000; and combination to maximum per person of $70,000.
WHOM TO CONTACT: T.R. Kaktsky Colorado, AHEC Programs, Loan Repayment Project UCHSC, Box A-096, 4200 E. Ninth Avenue Denver, CO 80262- PHONE: (303)-270-5885 FAX: (303)-270-5886
To the top Connecticut Loan Repayment Program Full-time continuous service for up three years in underserved HPSA's serving special populations.
ELIGIBILITY: Must be a U.S. citizen; can't have obligation with federal or other state program.
REPAYMENT: $20,000 for first year, $25,000 for second year, $30,000 for third year
OBLIGATION: Minimum 2 years
WHOM TO CONTACT: Jann Moody Department of Public Health 999 Asylum Ave. Hartford, CT 06105- PHONE: (203)-566-3662 FAX: (203)-566-6055
To the top Loan Program (With Service Commitment)
AWARD: Averages $20,000 per year for four years
OBLIGATION: Practice primary care in Delaware one year for each year award is accepted.
WHOM TO CONTACT: D.I.M.E.R., Delaware Health Care Commission Tutnall Bldg. 150 William Penn St. Dover, DE 19718 PHONE: (302)-739-6906 FAX: (302)-739-6927
To the top Scholarship Program (no service) Practice in state.
ELIGIBILITY: Resident of Delaware
WHOM TO CONTACT: Peter Chodoff, MD, MPH Christiana Hospital P.O. box 6001 Newark, DE 19718- PHONE: (302)-733-1042 FAX: (302)-733-1365
To the top Georgia State Loan Repayment Program Practice full-time in underserved rural area(population of 15,000 or less) designated HPSA.
ELIGIBILITY: MD/DO; Licensed in Georgia, must have medical education debt, seeking primary care physicians and midlevel providers, with priority to OB.
AWARD: 25,000//yr for 2 yrs, renewable for physicians. 10,000/yr for 2 years for PA's AP's & CNRM's.
INTEREST: 12% or double damages if breached
REPAYMENT: Serve 40 per week in approved town. Target list as available.
OBLIGATION: 2 year minimum practice contact
WHOM TO CONTACT: Peggy Shull, Asst. Director State Medical Education Board of Georgia 244 Washington Street, SW, Rm 574J Atlanta, GA 30334- PHONE: (404)-656-2226 FAX: (404)-651-5788
To the top Native Hawaiian Health Scholarship Program Serve in federally designated health professional shortage, and medically underserved areas in the state of HI
ELIGIBILITY: Must be a native Hawaiian/Part Hawaiian, US citizen; enrolled in an accredited health professions training program.
AWARD: Full tuition, educational expenses, monthly stipend for living expenses, health insurance and travel.
DEADLINE: March 28
REPAYMENT: N/A
OBLIGATION: Serve in a health professional shortage area.
WHOM TO CONTACT: L. Sita Nissanka, Dr. PH, Director Native Hawaiian Health Scholarship Program 1850 Hakuakane Street, Building E Honolulu, HI 96817-1830 PHONE: (808)-842-8562 FAX: (808)-842-8540
To the top Idaho Health Professional Loan Repayment Program
ELIGIBILITY: Willing to serve as a nurse practitioner; physician assistant physician--FP, GP, IM, OB, Ped. The applicant must not be practicing in the state of Idaho on or before July 1 of the fiscal year in which there is an appropriation to fund the loan repayment program. For purposes of this chapter, primary care physicians in residency
EASE OF ATTAINMENT: program in Idaho are not considered practicing in Idaho and may apply for the program.
REPAYMENT: 25% (up to $20,000)
WHOM TO CONTACT: Joelene Whittaker Mountain States Group 1607 W. Jefferson Boise, ID 83702 PHONE: (208)-336-5533 FAX: (208)-336-0880
To the top Medical Student Scholarship Program Areas of state needing primary care physicians(FP, IM, Ped, Ob/Gyn); one year of service for one year of support.
ELIGIBILITY: Illinois resident, have financial need, be enrolled in an allopathic or osteopathic medical school in Illinois; committed to primary care.
AWARD: Full tuition, fees for matriculation, $8,400 annual living stipend.
DEADLINE: May 15 preceding attendance.
REPAYMENT: One year for each year scholarship funds are received; must practice on a full-time basis.
WHOM TO CONTACT: Tom Yocom Illinois Department of Public Health 535 W. Jefferson Springfield, Illinois 62761- PHONE: (217)-782-1624 FAX: (217)-782-2547
To the top Primary Care Scholarship Program (PCSP) Practice primary care in assigned shortage/under-served areas.
ELIGIBILITY: Priority for those who possess Characteristics that increase the probability they will practice primary care after they complete medical training.
REPAYMENT: One year.
WHOM TO CONTACT: Fred L. Ficklin, Ed.D. Student and Curricular Affairs 635 Barnhill Drive, MS164 Indianapolis, IN 46202-5120 PHONE: (314)-274-7175 FAX: (317)-274-4309
To the top Establish Practice Grant Program (EPGP) Full-time practice in an approved critical county in state; 12 months for each award received.
ELIGIBILITY: Resident of Kentucky, committed to primary care-FP, IM, Ob/Gyn, and Ped; have educational debt.
WHOM TO CONTACT: Vicki Yates Kentucky Medical Association 301 N Hurstbourne Parkway, Ste. 200 KY PHONE: (502)-426-6200 FAX: (502)-426-6877
To the top Rural Kentucky Medical Scholarship Fund, Inc It was established as a means of providing a better distribution of physicians to rural areas of Kentucky.
ELIGIBILITY: Practices limited to Family Practice, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, & OB/GYN. Have documented educational loan debt from as a med student. Applications from residents who have been admitted to a accredited med sch in Kentucky.
AWARD: Grant is $120,000/year for a maximum of 4 years or $48,000.
DEADLINE: April 1
WHOM TO CONTACT: Becky Vincent, Rural Kentucky Med Scholarship Fund Hurstbourne Forum Office Park I 301 Hurstbourne Parkway, Suite 200 Louisville, KY 40222-8512 PHONE: (502)-426-6200 FAX: (502)-426-6877
To the top State Loan Repayment for Physicians, Dentists, and Midlevels Practice full-time in Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA) at a public/non-profit entity in out patient services; minimum commitment of two years not more than three
ELIGIBILITY: Practice full-time HPSA at a public/non-profit entity in out patient services; minimum commitment of two years; and not more than three.
REPAYMENT: Physicians: for two years, up to $26,666 for three years, up to $60,000 Midlevels: for two years, up to $6,666 for three years, up to 15,000.
WHOM TO CONTACT: Beth Millet, Program Coordinator DHH/Bureau of Health Resources Management P. O. Box 1349 Baton Rouge, LA 70821-1349 PHONE: (504)-342-4702 FAX: (504)-342-5839
To the top Family Practice Scholarship Program Enter a family practice residency; practice family medicine one year for each year of assistance in a MD area of acute need as determined by the Secretary of Health and Mental Hygiene within six months of completing residency program.
ELIGIBILITY: Be admitted to the University of Maryland School of Medicine; demonstrate financial need (file FAFSA); not hold any other state-sponsored assistance.
EASE OF ATTAINMENT: varies w/year
AWARD: $7500
DEADLINE: FAFSA March 1; Additional application available from SSA - April 15
INTEREST: varies (usually 7%)
REPAYMENT: Amount of award per year of service: $7,500 per year--for tuition, fees and other educational costs(renewable for three years).
WHOM TO CONTACT: Family Practice Scholarship Program Maryland Higher Education Commission State Scholarship Administration, 16 ******* St Annapolis, Maryland 21401-1781 PHONE: (410)-974-5370 FAX: (410)-974-5376
To the top Michigan Loan Repayment Program Select practice site from approved list; work 40 hours/week.
ELIGIBILITY: U.S. citizen; licensed/certified to practice in Michigan.
REPAYMENT: $25,000/yr for two years--physicians $15,000/yr for two years--NP, NMW, PA
WHOM TO CONTACT: Shirley Harding Michigan Depart Public Health, Div of Managed Care 3423 North Logan Lansing, MI 48909- PHONE: (517)-335-8925 FAX: (517)-335-8582
To the top Minnesota State Loan Repayment Programs Must serve at least two years at an approved site in a HPSA
ELIGIBILITY: Willing to practice primary care in designated HPSA
EASE OF ATTAINMENT: 4-5 Slots open annually
AWARD: $20,000 per year of service obligation
WHOM TO CONTACT: Minnesota Department of Health Karen Welter P.O. Box 64975 St. ****, MN 55164-0975 PHONE: (612)-282-6302 FAX: (612)-297-5808
To the top National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Programs Must serve at least two years in a federally designated HPSA.
ELIGIBILITY: Willing to practice primary care in designated HPSA.
REPAYMENT: Up to $35,000
WHOM TO CONTACT: Minnesota Department of Health 121 E. 7th Street, Suite 400 P.O. Box 64975 St. ****, MN 55164-0975 PHONE: (612)-282-3838 FAX: (312)-623-5522
To the top Rural Midlevel Practitioner Loan Repayment Program
ELIGIBILITY: To receive a application, prospective participants must send a letter of interest while attending an eligible program.
EASE OF ATTAINMENT: Up to 8 participants selected per year.
AWARD: Up to $3,500 of qualified loans; for up to 4 yrs depending on length of study.
DEADLINE: Application deadline will vary from year to year. Current year application deadline is June 15.
REPAYMENT: If service obligation is not completed, participant must repay the amount paid on her/his behalf, plus interest.
OBLIGATION: Must serve at least two of the first four years following graduation from the program in a designated rural area.
WHOM TO CONTACT: Karen Welter Office of Rural Health U Primary Care 121 E. 7th Place, Box 64975 Saint ****, MN 55164-0975 PHONE: (312)-282-6302 FAX: (612)-297-5808
To the top Rural Physician Loan Repayment Program Must serve at least three of the first five years following completion of residency.
ELIGIBILITY: To receive an application prospective physicians must submit a letter of interest before completing residency.
EASE OF ATTAINMENT: Up to 12 participants to select per year.
AWARD: Applicants may designate for each year of medical school up to a maximum of 4 years an agreed amount of loans, not to exceed $10,000 per year.
DEADLINE: Will vary, current year deadline June 15
REPAYMENT: If service obligation is not completed, participant must repay the amount paid on her/his behalf, plus interest.
OBLIGATION: Serve in a designated rural area at least three of the first five years following completion of residency.
WHOM TO CONTACT: Debra L. Jahnke Office of Rural Health & Primary Care 121 E 7th Place, P.O. Box 64975 Saint ****, MN 55164-0975 PHONE: (612)-282-6334 FAX: (312)-282-5628
To the top Urban Physician Loan Repayment Program Must serve at least three of the first five years following completion of residency in a designated urban area.
ELIGIBILITY: To receive an application prospective physicians must submit letter of interest before completing residency.
EASE OF ATTAINMENT: Up to four participants selected per year.
AWARD: Applicants may designate for each year of medical school up to a maximum of 4 years an agreed amount of loans, not to exceed $10,000 per year.
DEADLINE: Will vary, currant year deadline June 15
REPAYMENT: If service obligation is not completed, participant must repay the amount paid on her/his behalf, plus interest.
OBLIGATION: Serve in a designated underserved urban community at least three of the first five years following completion of residency.
WHOM TO CONTACT: Karen Wetter Office of Rural Health & Primary Care P.O. Box 64975 Saint ****, MN 55164-0975 PHONE: (612)-282-6302 FAX: (612)-297-5808
To the top State Medical Education Loan/Scholarship Program
ELIGIBILITY: A current legal Mississippi resident; accepted for enrollment in the university of Mississippi School of Medicine, need financial assistance' GPSA is a factor; willing to commit to primary care, and must be defaulted on any education loans.
REPAYMENT: up to $6,000(up to $24,000 not over four years).
WHOM TO CONTACT: Dottie C. Strain Institutions of Higher Learning 3825 Ridgewood Road Jackson, Mississppi 39211-6453 PHONE: (601)-982-6578 FAX: (601)-982-6527
To the top Scholarship Loan Program To increase the number of health care professionals available to serve in areas of defined need within Missouri.
ELIGIBILITY: Must be a Missouri resident attending a Missouri School; preference given to previous PRIMO recipients; students from Rural and Underserved areas and minority students. Participants are eligible to receive additional loans during the second and third year of a primary care residency training program.
AWARD: Up to $20,000 annually with a maximum of 4 loans.
DEADLINE: July 15
INTEREST: 9.5%
REPAYMENT: Each annual loan and accrued interest will be forgiven for one year of service in an area of defined need. Maximum obligation if five (5) years. Cash repayment option with a maximum repayment period of 48 months.
OBLIGATION: See above
WHOM TO CONTACT: Harold Kirbey, Bureau of Health Systems Research and Development P.O. Box 570 Jefferson City, Missouri 65102- PHONE: (800)-891-7415 FAX: (573)-526-4102
To the top Montana Rural Physician Incentive Program Serve in medically underserved area.
ELIGIBILITY: US Citizen; eligible for Montana license; MD/DO degree. Preference to former WAMI students from Montana.
REPAYMENT: $3,000 after six months; $3,000 after 12; $3,500 after 18 and 24; $4,000 after 30 and 36; and $4,500 after 42 and 48 months--up to $30,000 over a four-year period.
WHOM TO CONTACT: David Toppen, Ph.D Office of the Commissioner of Higher Education 2500 Broadway, P.O. Box 203101 Helena, MT 59620-3101 PHONE: (406)-444-6570 FAX: (406)-444-0684
To the top Nebraska Loan Repayment Program Three-Year practice obligation. Communities with in shortage areas must apply to become approved loan repayment sites, and must agree to provide an equal match to state dollars (up to $10,000 per year for up to three years) The local match can come from any local source.
AWARD: Up to $20,000 depending on educational debt
ELIGIBILITY: Must be willing to practice primary care in state-designated underserved area
REPAYMENT: $10,000 (physician assistant, nurse practitioner, master's level mental health professional, physical therapists, occupational therapists, pharmacists); $20,000 (primary care physician, dentist, clinical psychologist).
WHOM TO CONTACT: Marlene Janssen, Program Manager Nebraska Office of Rural Health 301 Centennial Mall South, P.O. Box 95044 Lincoln, NE 68509-5044 PHONE: (402)-471-2337 FAX: (402)-471-0180
To the top Nebraska Student Loan Program Willing to commit to primary care practice in state underserved area.
ELIGIBILITY: Nebraska medical/dental/PA schools only.
AWARD: $5,000 per yr. for PA students; $10,000 per yr. for MD students and Dental students.
DEADLINE: April 1-June 1 application period
INTEREST: 24 percent simple interest penalty for failure to practice a primary care specialty in a state-designated shortage area.
REPAYMENT: Full forgiveness of annual loan for practicing a primary care specialty in a state-designated shortage area.
OBLIGATION: Year to Year
WHOM TO CONTACT: Marlene A. Janssen, Program Manager Nebraska Office of Rural Health 301 Centennial Mall South, P.O. Box 95044 Lincoln, NE 68509-5044 PHONE: (402)471-2337 FAX: (402)471-0180
To the top Nevada Community Scholarship Program Two-year obligation; serve in rural or medically underserved area of Nevada.
ELIGIBILITY: Willing to serve in rural or medically underserved area of Nevada.
WHOM TO CONTACT: Caroline Ford University of Nevada, Reno Mail Stop 150 Reno, NV 89557- PHONE: (702)-784-4841 FAX: (702)-784-4544
To the top New Hampshire Loan Repayment Program Two-year commitment; HPSA; MUA/MUP.
ELIGIBILITY: Must be a primary care provider, hold a New Hampshire license to practice and be willing to work in a federally-designated HPSA and a MUA/MUP.
EASE OF ATTAINMENT: Depending upon availability of funds at employment.
AWARD: $90,000(federal program) and $122,000 (state funded program).
DEADLINE: N/A
INTEREST: N/A
REPAYMENT: $20,000(primary care physician) per year, for 2 years, $10,000(nurse/physician assistant) per year, for 2 years.
WHOM TO CONTACT: Sadhana Hall, Director, Primary Care Services Community Health Institute 95 North State Street Concord, NH 03301 PHONE: (603)-271-4638 FAX: (603)-271-1517
To the top Primary Care Physician & Dentist Loan Redemption Program Serve in medically underserved areas/health professional shortage areas of the state; full-time, a minimum of two years.
ELIGIBILITY: Resident of NJ; satisfactorily completed an accredited residency in (IM, GenPed, FP, Ob/Gyn,) licensed to practice in NJ; secured letters of recommendation. (Dentists: completed undergraduate dental training or primary care residency in general Dentistry or Pedodontics).
REPAYMENT: Up to $70,000 of eligible loans/expenses (15% after first years of service, 20% at end of second year, 25% at end of third year, and 40% at end of fourth year).
OBLIGATION: Two year contract minimum.
WHOM TO CONTACT: Sharon Bryant, Program Administrator Primary Care Physician & Dentist Loan Redemption Martland Bldg, Rm 1441, 65 Bergen St/Univ Hghts Newark, NJ 07107-3001 PHONE: (201)-982-4605 FAX: (201)-982-5320
To the top New Mexico Medical Education Loan Repayment Program Commit to two-year term; must be employed continuously in a full-time practice, underserved area.
ELIGIBILITY: Appropriately license or certified.
REPAYMENT: Rural physician: up to $10,000 + tax payment Urban physician: up to $5,000 + tax payment. Rural midlevel: up to $5,000. Urban midlevel: up to $2,599.
WHOM TO CONTACT: Kim Kinsey, Planner NM Dept of Health, Primary Care Section P.O. Box 26110 Santa Fe, NM 87502- PHONE: (505)-827-2527 FAX: (505)-827-2329
To the top NM Physician & Physician Assistant Student Loan for Service Practice in medically underserved rural areas in New Mexico.
ELIGIBILITY: A citizen of US; resident of New Mexico; enrolled in an accredited school of medicine or physician assistant school; complete Need Analysis form.
REPAYMENT: 40% in first year; 30% in second and third years.
WHOM TO CONTACT: Kenn D. Williams, Program Representative NM Educational Assistance Foundation 3900 Osuna Road, PO Box 27020 Albuquerque, NM 87125-7025 PHONE: (505)-345-3371 FAX: (505)-345-6381
To the top Osteopathic Medical Student Loan for Service Program
ELIGIBILITY: A citizen of US; resident of New Mexico; enrolled in accredited Osteopathic medicine program; complete Need Analysis form.
REPAYMENT: 49% in first year; 30% in second and third years.
WHOM TO CONTACT: Kenn D. Williams, Program Representative NM Educational Assistance Foundation 3900 Osuna Road, NE, PO Box 27020 Alburquerque, NM 87125-7025 PHONE: (505)-345-3371 FAX: (505)-345-6381
To the top Physician Loan Repayment Program Agree to practice medicine in an area of New York designated by the Board of Regents as having a shortage of physicians.
ELIGIBILITY: Licensed in FP, IM, Ped, Ob/Gyn; nominated by an eligible site.
REPAYMENT: $15,000 per year(based on verification of outstanding debt), for up to two years.
WHOM TO CONTACT: Ed Brown NY State Depart of Health, Bureau of Health Resource ESP, ******* Tower, Room 1603 Albany, New York 12237-0093 PHONE: (518)-473-7019 FAX: (518)-473-8434
To the top Regents Physician Loan Forgiveness Award Program
ELIGIBILITY: US citizen, NY resident, licence to practice in NY; completed residency with five years immediately preceding first award.
REPAYMENT: $10,000 annual maximum payment, up to two years.
WHOM TO CONTACT: Douglas P. Mercado State Education Dept Bureau of Higher Education Opportunity Programs Cultural Education Center Albany, NY 12230 PHONE: (518)-486-1319
To the top High Needs Service Bonus Program Two-years in designated community-based practice in medically underserved area (primary care HPSA).
ELIGIBILITY: US citizen; persons with low or no loans; primary care physicians: FP, OB, CNMW, PA, NP.
REPAYMENT: Up to $50,000 for OB(4-year commitment. UP to $35,000 for Non-Ob physician (4 years). Up to $20,000 for CNMW(3 year commitment). Up to $15,000 for PA/FNP(3 years).
WHOM TO CONTACT: Joe Robbins NC Office of Rural Health & Resources Development 311 Ashe Avenue Raleigh, NC 27606- PHONE: (800)-533-8847 FAX: (919)-733-8300
To the top Student Loan Program for Health, Science, and Mathematics Full-time employment in approved designated health shortage area, state facility educational system, or veterinary sciences discipline.
ELIGIBILITY: Legal NC resident; enrolled full-time in an approved field of study, have financial need.
REPAYMENT: AA/Certificate-$2,500/year (up to 2 years), **/Certificate-$4,000/year (up to 3 years), MS-$5,000/year(up to 2 years), Health Professional/Doctoral-$7,500/year (up to 4 years), Aggregate: $38,000 (maximum per student).
WHOM TO CONTACT: Edna Wallace, Manager N.C. State Educational Assistance Authority 3924 Barrett Drive, Suite 304 Raleigh, NC 27619-0549 PHONE: (919)-571-4182 FAX: (919)-571-4181
To the top State Loan Repayment Grant (NHSC) Practice in medically underserved area of the state.
ELIGIBILITY: Similar to federal/NHSC criteria.
EASE OF ATTAINMENT: Limited to primary care physicians practicing in Wyoming
REPAYMENT: Up to $30,000 for physicians. Up to $10,000 for mid-level providers.
OBLIGATION: 2-3 years
WHOM TO CONTACT: Doug Thiede Department of Health 117 Hathaway Building Cheyenne, Wyoming 82002 PHONE: (307)-777-7656 FAX: (030)-777-7439
To the top Project MedSend ELIGIBILITY: Applicants must be under the authority of a collaborating sending agency (an "Associate"), be within 18 months of leaving for career medical missions service, show fiscal responsibility and stewardship maturity and be in the process of paying off their student loans as soon as earning begins. For additional eligibility requirements, contact Project MedSend.
AWARD: Upon approval of a grant, MedSend calculates the amount necessary to make the monthly student loan payments for a four-year term, and then raises the entire four-year amount in order for the grant to be considered "funded". Project MedSend takes over payment of student loans when the grant is funded and the Grant Recipient goes "on salary" with his or her sending agency. This is usually one month prior to departure for the field. Project MedSend will begin making student loan payments for approved, funded Grant Recipients only when loan payments are current and there are no delinquencies. Payments on student loans are made in increments as the Grant Recipient is serving. If a Grant Recipient were to return from the field prematurely, he or she would resume responsibility for making the student loan payments.
DEADLINE: Board meets three times a year (January 15, May 1 and September 1)
WHOM TO CONTACT:
Project MedSend
P.O. Box 1098
Orange, CT 06477-7098
Phone: (203) 891-8223
Fax: (203) 8918221
E-mail: medsend@juno.com
Web Address: MedSend Web Site Home Page Practice Family Medicine in rural community of less than 15,000 population. ELIGIBILITY: Resident of Delaware willing to practice primary care in the state. Two to four year contract to provided medical assistance to underserved area Must serve at least two of the first years following graduation in a designated rural area. Practice primary care in underserved area. Practice in medically underserved rural areas in New Mexico. Agree to practice medicine in an area of NY designated as having a shortage of physicians; provide a minimum of 35 population; serve twelve months for each annual payment received.
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