2012 Faculty Loan Repayment Program

[Francisco A Tomei Torres]

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 (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/ 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.