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Name of Program:
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Health Professional Loan Repayment Program (HPLPP)
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Program Web site:
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http://fin.hed.state.nm.us/content.asp?CustComKey=200291&CategoryKey=216320&WebFileKey=216321&pn=webfilesview&DomName=fin.hed.state.nm.us |
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Designation (Fund Source):
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Federal/State
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Eligible Specialties:
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The following health occupations: osteopathic physician and physician assistants, advanced practice nurses, allied health care providers, podiatrists, optometrists, and dentists.
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Service Requirements (formerly Service Stipulation):
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Health professional must make a two year service commitment to practice full-time in a designated medical shortage area in New Mexico.
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Who Can Apply:
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US citizens, preference to residents of New Mexico.
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Deadline(s):
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HPLRP application must be postmarked by May 1, 2008. New applications will be available on March 1, 2008.
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Repayment/Scholarship terms:
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Amount of repayment per year of service:
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The maximum award is $12,500 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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Theresa Acker, Financial Aid Program Coordinator
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Agency name:
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New Mexico Higher Education Department
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Address:
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2048 Galisteo Street,
Santa Fe, NM 87505-2100
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Phone:
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(505) 476-8411
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FAX:
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(505) 476-8454
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E-Mail:
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theresa.acker@state.nm.us
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Name, title:
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Heather Romero, Financial Aid Coordinator
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Agency name:
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New Mexico Higher Education Department
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Address:
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1068 Cerrillos Road,
Santa Fe, NM 87505
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Phone:
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(505) 476-6531
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FAX:
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(505) 476-6511
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E-Mail:
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heather.romero@state.nm.us
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