NM Allied Health Loan-For-Service

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 which include the following: Physical Therapy Occupational Therapy Speech-Language Pathology Audiology Pharmacy Respiratory Care Laboratory Technology Mental Health-Social Services Emergency Medical Services Nutrition Dental Hygiene As a condition of each loan, the student shall declare his/her intent to practice as a health professional in a designated shortage area within the state of New Mexico. For every year of service provided in a designated shortage area within New Mexico, a portion of the loan will be forgiven. If the entire service agreement is fulfilled, 100% of the loan is eligible for forgiveness. Penalties will be assessed if the service agreement is not satisfied. Application requirements for the NM Allied Health Loan-For-Service are:EssayRecommendation letterFAFSAApplication formOfficial TranscriptSchool certification Acceptance letter

This award is for U.S. students. Must be a resident of New Mexico. Must intend to practice medicine within a designated health professional shortage area of New Mexico. Must attend a public, post-secondary institution in New Mexico. Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Must be a high school graduate or older. Must demonstrate financial need. Must enroll at least half time. Must be enrolled in a health profession program leading to a degree or certification.In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:Sign Up To View