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It also requires a lot of money to complete a degree.
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The good news is that there are other options for student loan forgiveness for nurses.
Heres what you gotta know.
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Youll need to be a licensed registered nurse, advanced practice registered nurse or nurse faculty to qualify.
Submit your program through theBureau of Health Workforce portal.
Youre eligible for the program if you work full time or part time.
However, the programs eligibility requirements are fairly steep and employment is restricted toNHSC-approved service sites.
However, the NHSC site also says its offeringgreater flexibility for requirementsin response to the pandemic.
For nurses, the program is limited to nurse practitioners, psychiatric nurse specialists and certified nurse mid-wives.
Like the Nurse Corps, this program is tier-based according to areas where there is a shortage of nurses.
You must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national to be eligible for this program.
But again, these programs have restrictions and often require you to serve where theres a shortage.
Check your states Department of Health website for eligibility and software requirements.
However, weve covered which questions you better ask to ensure youqualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
But beware that this award is subject to federal tax.
How to Apply
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Tiffany Wendeln Connors is a staff writer/editor at The Penny Hoarder.
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