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Name of Program:
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Indian Health Service Loan Repayment Program
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Program Web site:
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https://www.ihs.gov/loanrepayment/ |
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Designation (Fund Source):
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Federal
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Eligible Specialties:
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All health professions are eligible to apply to the LRP. However, physicians and nurses have historically received the highest priority for selection into the program.
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Service Requirements (formerly Service Stipulation):
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Award recipients agree to a two-year service commitment to practice in health facilities serving American Indian and Alaska Native communities.
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Who Can Apply:
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U.S. Citizens; and must have a degree in medicine, osteopathy, dentistry or other health profession.
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Deadline(s):
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Now accepting applications for the FY 2023 award year. The deadline for our monthly award cycles are the 15th of every month.
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Repayment/Scholarship terms:
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Amount of repayment per year of service:
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The LRP awards up to $20,000 per year.
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How to Apply:
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The LRP Application Handbook contains a complete set of forms and step-by-step instructions to help you prepare your application. Please see website.
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Additional Information/Comments:
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Contact person(s):
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Name, title:
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Jackie Santiago, Chief for Loan Repayment Program
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Agency name:
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Indian Health Service
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Address:
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801 Thompson Avenue, TMP Suite 450A,
Rockville, MD 20852
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Phone:
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(301) 443-3396
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FAX:
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(301) 443-4815
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E-Mail:
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jackie.santiago@ihs.gov
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