Program Information |
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Program Name: Allied Health Loan-for-Service Program |
Program Type: Loan Program |
Program State or Other: NM |
Program Funding Source: State |
Program Description: The purpose of the Allied Health Loan-For-Service is to increase the number of physician assistants in areas of the state which have experienced shortages of health practitioners, by making educational loans to students seeking certification/licensure in an eligible health field. |
Eligible Specialties: Students in allied health program - Physical therapy, Respiratory Care, Occupational therapy, Laboratory Technology, Speech-language pathology, Mental Health Services-social, Audiology, Emergency Medical Services, Pharmacy, Nutrition and Dental Hygiene. |
Service Requirements: The student shall declare his/her intent to practice as a health professional in a designated shortage area within the state of New Mexico. |
Deadline/Application Cycle: The application opens every year on May 15th and closes on July 1st. |
Amount: Up to $12,000 per year |
Additional Information: The award is for a period of one year but may be renewable for up for four years upon resubmission of an application each year. |
Contact:
Heather Romero
New Mexico Higher Education Department
(800) 279-9777
fin.aid@state.nm.us