Name of Program:
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Delaware State Loan Repayment Program
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Program Web site:
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http://dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/dhcc/slrp.html |
Designation (Fund Source):
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Federal/State
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Eligible Specialties:
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Allopathic Medicine, Osteopathic Medicine, General and Pediatric Dentistry, Nurse Practitioner, Certified Nurse-Midwife, Physician Assistant, Registered Dental Hygienist,
Health Service Psychologist (Clinical and Counseling), Licensed Clinical Social Worker,
Psychiatric Nurse Specialist, Licensed Professional Counselor, Marriage and Family Therapist
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Service Requirements (formerly Service Stipulation):
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Must agree to provide primary health services for a minimum of two (2) years full-time at a public or non-profit private entity that serves a Federally-designated HPSA.
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Who Can Apply:
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Must be United States citizen (Born or Naturalized) or U.S. National.
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Deadline(s):
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SLRP Applications are continuously accepted
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Repayment/Scholarship terms:
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Amount of repayment per year of service:
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Advanced level practitioners are eligible to receive a maximum award of $100,000/2
year contract. Mid-level practitioners are eligible to receive a maximum award of
$70,000/2 year contract for a two (2) year service commitment. However, it is usual and
customary procedure to limit the Advance Level Practitioners to a $70,000/ 2 year contract and Mid-Level Practitioners to a $35,000/2 year contract.
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How to Apply:
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See website for application review process and schedule.
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Additional Information/Comments:
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Contact person(s):
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Name, title:
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Robin Lawrence, State Loan Repayment Program Coordinator
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Agency name:
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Delaware Health Care Commission
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Address:
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410 Federal St., Suite 7, Margaret O’Neill Bldg., 3rd Fl., Dover, DE 19901
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Phone:
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(302) 739-2735
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FAX:
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(302) 739-6927
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E-Mail:
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Robin.Lawrence@state.de.us
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