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Name of Program:
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Oregon Rural Health Services (RHS) Loan Repayment Program
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Program Web site:
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http://www.getcollegefunds.com/ad_repay_rural_health.html |
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Designation (Fund Source):
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State
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Eligible Specialties:
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Physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, dentists and pharmacists
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Service Requirements (formerly Service Stipulation):
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Practice in medically undeserved rural areas in state; Physicians: 5 yrs following agreement, must practice for at least 3 yrs in qualifying area: NP/PAs: 4 yrs following agreement, must practice for at least 2 yrs.
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Who Can Apply:
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Submit a letter of interest and application
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Deadline(s):
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The application period is normally open during October and November each year and awards are made in December.
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Repayment/Scholarship terms:
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Amount of repayment per year of service:
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Physicians, dentists and pharmacists: 20% of qualifying loan principal (up to five years); Nurses/PAs: 25% (up to five years)
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How to Apply:
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Additional Information/Comments:
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A maximum of 10 nurse practitioners, 10 pharmacists, 10 physicians, 10 dentists, and 10 physician assistants may be added to the program each year.
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Contact person(s):
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Name, title:
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Rachel Cummings, Rural Health Services Coordinator
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Agency name:
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Oregon Student Assistance Commission - Grants and Scholarships Division
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Address:
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1500 Valley River Drive, Suite 100,
Eugene,, OR 97401
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Phone:
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(541) 687-7387
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FAX:
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(541) 687-7426
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E-Mail:
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rachel.b.cummings@state.or.us
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