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Name of Program:
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Massachusetts State Loan Repayment Program
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Program Web site:
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https://www.mass.gov/how-to/apply-for-the-massachusetts-loan-repayment-program
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Designation (Fund Source):
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Federal/State
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Eligible Specialties:
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Primary health care professionals in a variety of disciplines including Dental, Medical, and Mental health professionals.
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Service Requirements (formerly Service Stipulation):
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The health professional is required to sign a contract for a two-year period of full-time service or the equivalent of two years full-time if the program allows part-time service.
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Who Can Apply:
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US Citizen
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Deadline(s):
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The 2022 MLRP application cycle is now closed.
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Repayment/Scholarship terms:
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Participants/award recipients can not be concurrently taking part in any other government loan repayment plan or be member of the National Health Service Corps.
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Amount of repayment per year of service:
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Health Professionals are eligible for up to $50,000 for a two-year contract. Award amounts vary by discipline. Awards are never larger than the outstanding loan balance.
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How to Apply:
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N/A
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Additional Information/Comments:
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Contact person(s):
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Name, title:
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Nicole Watson, Recruitment and Retention Program Coordinator
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Agency name:
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Massachusetts Department of Public Health
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Address:
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Division of Primary Care & Health Access, 250 Washington Street, 5th Floor,
Boston, MA 02108-4619
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Phone:
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(617) 624-6051
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FAX:
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(617) 624-6062
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E-Mail:
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nicole.watson@state.ma.us
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