Name of Program:
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Health Professional Loan Repayment Program (HPLRP)
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Program Web site:
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https://hed.nm.gov/financial-aid/loan-repayment-programs/health-professional |
Designation (Fund Source):
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Federal/State
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Eligible Specialties:
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Allopathic physician, osteopathic physician, physician assistants, advanced practice nurses, allied health care providers, pediatricians, 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, New Mexico resident.
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Deadline(s):
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The HPLRP application opens every year on March 15th and closes May 1st.
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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 $25,000 per year. For those working in a federal Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA) awards up to $35,000.00 per year are allowable. However, the award may depend on the applicants amount of student loan debt and may depend on available funding.
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How to Apply:
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The application will be available on the web site starting March 15th and will be removed from the site on the closing date of May 1st.
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Additional Information/Comments:
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Contact person(s):
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Name, title:
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Heather Romero, Financial Aid Director
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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 St, Financial Aid Division, Santa Fe, NM 87505-2100
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Phone:
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(800) 279-9777
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FAX:
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(505) 476-8454
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E-Mail:
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fin.aid@state.nm.us
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Name, title:
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Mia Candelaria, 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, Financial Aid Division, Santa Fe, NM 87505-2100
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Phone:
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(800) 279-9777
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FAX:
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E-Mail:
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fin.aid@state.nm.us
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