In
case you haven’t heard… the 2013 Faculty Loan Repayment Program (FLRP)
application cycle is now open! As a partner, you can help us spread the
word. We anticipate making 20 new awards this year.
The Faculty
Loan Repayment Program supports health
professions educators who are from disadvantaged backgrounds and serve a vital
role in preparing the next generation of healthcare professionals. If
you know any prospective applicants, or belong to an organization that would
reach prospective applicants, make them aware:
- FLRP will
provide a lump sum, up to a maximum of $40,000, for a two year service commitment.
In addition, FLRP requires a funding match from the applicant’s health
professions school, which helps program participants further reduce their
educational debt.
- FLRP
participants who have additional qualifying loans once their service
commitment is complete may re-apply for another two-year contract in
exchange for additional years of service.
- The
financial assistance offered through FLRP decreases the economic barriers
associated with pursuing a career as a health professions educator preparing
the next generation of health professionals.
Applications
are due by 7:30 pm ET on June 27, 2013.
As in previous years, FLRP is expected to be
competitive. If there are more qualified applicants than available
funding, preference will be based upon: the amount of financial match from the
applicant’s school; full-time faculty status; and demonstrated commitment to
promoting health care careers.
Please direct prospective
applicants to the FLRP website at http://www.hrsa.gov/loanscholarships/repayment/Faculty/
for more information and to begin the application
process.
