*The 2012 Faculty Loan Repayment Program application cycle is now open**.*
Thank you for signing up to be notified when the *Faculty Loan Repayment
Program*<http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2...>
(FLRP)
application cycle opened. We are happy to report the application is open
today through June 12, 2012. As you may know:
- The FLRP will provide a lump sum, up to a maximum of $40,000, for a
two year service commitment. In addition, FLRP requires a funding match
from your health professions school, which helps further reduce your
educational debt.
- FLRP participants who have additional qualifying loans once their
service commitment is complete may re-apply for another two-year contract
in exchange for additional years of service
- The financial assistance offered through FLRP decreases the economic
barriers associated with pursuing a career as a health professions educator
preparing the next generation of health professionals.
*Again, all applications are due by 5:00pm ET on June 12, 2012. *
As in previous years, the FLRP is expected to be competitive. If there are
more qualified applicants than available funding, preference will be based
upon: the amount of financial match from the applicant’s school; full-time
faculty status; and faculty who demonstrate a commitment to promoting
healthcare careers.
Please visit the FLRP Website at *
http://www.hrsa.gov/loanscholarships/repayment/Faculty/*<http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2...>
for
more information regarding eligibility and to begin the application
process.
*Eligible Applicants*
- U.S. citizens, nationals and lawful permanent residents
- With a degree or enrolled in an approved graduate training program in
an eligible discipline:
- Allopathic Medicine
- Osteopathic Medicine
- Podiatric Medicine
- Veterinary Medicine
- Dentistry
- Pharmacy
- Optometry
- Nursing (RN or higher)
- *Public Health (graduate level only) *
- Physician Assistant
- Behavioral and Mental Health (graduate level only)
- Clinical Psychology
- Clinical Social Work
- Marriage and Family Therapy
- Professional Counseling
- Allied Health Professions (baccalaureate or graduate degree programs)
- Dental Hygiene
- Medical Laboratory Technology
- Occupational Therapy
- Physical Therapy
- Radiologic Technology
- Speech Pathology
- Audiology
- Registered Dietitian
- With an employment commitment for a full-time or part-time faculty
position for a minimum of two years, beginning on or before July 31, 2012,
from one of the following types of eligible schools:
- Allopathic Medicine
- Osteopathic Medicine
- Dentistry
- Nursing
- Pharmacy
- Allied Health
- Podiatric Medicine
- Optometry
- Veterinary Medicine
- *Public Health (graduate level only)*
- A school offering physician assistant education programs
- A school offering graduate programs in behavioral and mental health
- From a disadvantaged background, based on environmental or economic
factors.
