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Loan Repayment/Forgiveness Programs Fact Sheet
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Nebraska
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Name of Program:
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Nebraska Loan Repayment Program
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Program Web site:
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http://www.hhss.ne.gov/orh/ |
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Designation (Fund Source):
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Eligible Specialties:
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Physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants practicing the specialties of family practice, GIM, general pediatrics, ob/gyn, general surgery, psychiatry, dentists clinical psychologists, pharmacists, occupational therapists, and physical therapists.
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Service Requirements (formerly Service Stipulation):
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Three-year practice obligation
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Who Can Apply:
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Willing to practice primary care in a state-designated shortage area.
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Deadline(s):
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Repayment/Scholarship terms:
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Amount of repayment per year of service:
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NP, PA's, mental health professionals, pharmacists, occupational therapists, and physical therapists up to $20,000 per year; Physicians, dentists, and clinical psychologists may receive up to $40,000 per year.
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How to Apply:
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Additional Information/Comments:
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Contact person(s):
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Name, title:
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Marlene Janssen, Program Manager
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Agency name:
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NE HHSS-Department of Services, Office of Rural Health
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Address:
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301 Centennial Mall South,
PO Box 95007,
Lincoln, NE 68509-5007
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Phone:
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(402) 471-2337
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FAX:
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(402) 471-0180
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E-Mail:
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marlene.janssen@dhhs.ne.gov
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