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Name of Program:
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Wisconsin Health Professions Loan Assistance Program
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Program Web site:
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http://www.worh.org/hplap_info |
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Designation (Fund Source):
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Federal/State
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Eligible Specialties:
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Physicians, Dentists, Dental Hygienists, Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners and Certified Nurse Midwives
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Service Requirements (formerly Service Stipulation):
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3 years in a federally designated Health Professional Shortage Area (from the date award contract is signed.
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Who Can Apply:
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PAs, NPs, RCNMs who agree to practice primary care in a primary care site located in a HPSA.
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Deadline(s):
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November 1 each year
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Repayment/Scholarship terms:
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40% of award beginning of first year, 40% beginning of second year, 20% at end of third year.
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Amount of repayment per year of service:
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Physicians and dentists can receive up to $50,000 and NPs, PAs, CNMs can receive up to $25,000 in loan repayment over a three-year period.
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How to Apply:
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Online application: http://www.worh.org/hplap_info
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Additional Information/Comments:
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Loan repayment is considered a service obligation. Penalties apply if the provider leaves before the contract term.
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Contact person(s):
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Name, title:
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Kevin Jacobson, Rural Communities Project Manager
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Agency name:
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Wisconsin Office of Rural Health
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Address:
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310 N. Midvale Boulevard, Suite 301,
Madison, WI 53705
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Phone:
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(608) 261-1888
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FAX:
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(608) 261-1893
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E-Mail:
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kmjacobson2@wisc.edu
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