| Name |
Health Professional Loan Repayment Program |
| Number of Awards |
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| Award Value |
$25,000 |
| Award Type |
Merit-Based Scholarship
Loan |
| Accept Applications |
Until May 1 |
| Renewable |
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| Scholarship Links |
More Information
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| Contact |
New Mexico Commission on Higher Education
1068 Cerrillos Road
Santa Fe,
New Mexico
87505
|
| Phone |
(800)279-9777 |
| Fax |
|
| Email |
highered@che.state.nm.us |
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The purpose of the Health Professional Loan Repayment Program is to provide for repayment of outstanding student loans of practicing health professionals. As a condition of the program, a health professional must make a two year service commitment to practice full-time in a designated medical shortage area in New Mexico.
How much is the award?
* Maximum of $25,000 per year
* For those working in a federal Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSA) will be offered awards up to $35,000 per year
* May be eligible for renewal
What are the eligibility requirements?
* U.S. Citizen
* Licensed or certified in the state of New Mexico
* Preference is given to graduates of New Mexico public post-secondary institutions
* Preference is given to New Mexico residents.