§12954. Program eligibility
1.
Application.
To be considered for an award under this chapter, as part of the application, the applicant must:
A.
Submit documentation, in a manner identified by the authority, validating:
(1)
The applicant's original eligible student loan balance upon graduation;
(2)
The current balance owed on the eligible student loan, including principal and interest;
(3)
Current payment amounts on the eligible student loan, including information on any federal student loan repayment plan described in 20 United States Code, Section 1098e;
(4)
For federal loans, information regarding the applicant's expected eligibility for the federal loan forgiveness program described in 34 Code of Federal Regulations, Section 685.219; and
(5)
Loans related to expenses for a health care professional who was trained or has credentials in a country other than the United States and its territories and who is working towards a professional license in this State, as determined by the advisory committee;
[PL 2021, c. 346, §2 (NEW).]
B.
Submit an employer certification form certifying the applicant's employment status and salary or hourly wage; and
[PL 2021, c. 346, §2 (NEW).]
C.
Submit a signed statement of intent in a form acceptable to the authority to work in the applicant's identified health care profession in the State for a minimum of 3 years after acceptance into the program.
[PL 2021, c. 346, §2 (NEW).]
[PL 2021, c. 346, §2 (NEW).]
2.
Eligibility.
To be considered for an award under this chapter, the applicant:
A.
Must be a current resident of the State or become a resident of the State within 6 months of being selected as a recipient under the program;
[PL 2021, c. 346, §2 (NEW).]
B.
Must, as determined by the authority:
(1)
Be currently practicing as an eligible health care provider in the State; or
(2)
Within 6 months of being selected as a recipient under the program, begin practicing as an eligible health care provider in the State;
[PL 2021, c. 346, §2 (NEW).]
C.
Must possess an outstanding eligible student loan; and
[PL 2021, c. 346, §2 (NEW).]
D.
May not be a current beneficiary of a state or federal loan repayment program. Applicants who were formerly beneficiaries of a state or federal loan repayment program or who intend to participate in such programs following completion of their 3-year commitment under this chapter are eligible to apply for an award.
[PL 2021, c. 346, §2 (NEW).]
[PL 2021, c. 346, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2021, c. 346, §2 (NEW).