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Next Steps
- Applicant Information Bulletin to save and print (PDF - 366 KB)
- Forms, Instructions and Sample Contract (PDF - 328 KB)
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Talk to an Ambassador
- About the NHSC
- If you have a pending application, there is no need to submit a new application. HRSA will apply the revised criteria to pending applications and notify you accordingly.
- $200 million American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds will double the NHSC field strength. Applications will be accepted continuously until funds are expended or July 29, 2010, whichever comes first.
- Questions about the Application? Join the next application help conference call, December 10, 2:30 to 4:30 pm ET, 1-888-889-0974, passcode 8360318.
The National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program will accept Loan Repayment Program applications continuously until funds are expended or September 30, 2010, whichever comes first. Primary care physicians (MD or DO), dentists, nurse practitioners, certified nurse midwives, physician assistants, dental hygienists and mental health clinicians (Health Service Psychologists, Licensed Clinical Social Workers, Psychiatric Nurse Specialists, Marriage and Family Therapists, and Licensed Professional Counselors) are eligible to apply.
You may apply if even if you are not already working at an approved NHSC site. If you are selected to receive an award, you will need to become employed at an approved site within 30 days.
If you applied to the Loan Repayment Program in December 2008 or January 2009, you do not need to re-apply.
The application is submitted on-line, with supplemental forms and documentation that must be submitted on paper. You will need to submit
- proof of U.S. citizenship
- student loan documentation
- health professional documentation, including degree or certificate, license(s) and certification(s)
- biographical statement and curriculum vitae
How are Loan Repayors Chosen?
If you meet the eligibility requirements and are dedicated to working in an underserved area, we encourage you to apply to the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program.
Because the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act has provided $200 million to fund new loan repayments, the NHSC will make awards to eligible applicants on a first come, first served basis until funds are expended or July 29, 2010, whichever comes first.
Eligible applicants will be funded regardless of the Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA) score of the approved site. Under the Recovery Act, sites with lower Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA) scores are eligible and sites can list more vacancies.
When Will I Know?
If you are selected to receive the National Health Service Corps Scholarship, you will be notified by e-mail or postal letter as soon as your application is reviewed, usually within eight weeks of submission of the complete application package (on-line application, supplemental forms and documentation).
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