Health Professions Student Loans, Including Primary Care Loans/Loans for Disadvantaged Students

How to Apply

Award Procedure:
When Federal Capital Contribution funds are available for re-distribution, a Notice of Award is sent to the School's Contact Person notifying the school of the amount of Federal funds allocated for loans prior to the beginning of the academic year in which the award is to be utilized. Students are then notified by the school's financial aid office of approval or disapproval of loans at times determined by schools.

Preapplication Coordination:
Not applicable. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.

Application Procedure:
Grant applications and required forms for this program can be obtained from Grants.gov. Please visit the Grants.gov Web site at www.grants.gov to both find and apply for all Federal grant opportunities. All qualified applications will be forwarded to an objective review committee which will make funding recommendations to the Associate Administrator for the Bureau of Health Professions. The Associate Administrator has the authority to make final selections for awards.

Deadlines:
www.hrsa.gov.

Range of Approval / Disapproval Time:
Approximately 2 months.

Appeals:
Not applicable.

Renewals:
Applications are required only for new schools.