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Preparing Your Application Documents
Before you begin your National Health Service Corps (NHSC) application for the NHSC Loan Repayment Program (LRP) or the NHSC Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Workforce LRP, we encourage you to gather the following documentation:
Required Documents
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Proof of Status as a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National – A copy of a valid U.S. passport, passport card, U.S. birth certificate, or U.S. naturalization certificate. (Note: A driver’s license or a Social Security card are not acceptable.)
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Loan Documentation – Applicants will be required to provide two types of documentation for each manual loan that is being submitted for consideration: (a) an account statement and (b) a disbursement report. Additional information on what needs to be included can be found in the Application & Program Guidance for the respective program.
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Application Tip: If you have federal loans, you can import them electronically using the National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) to access your Aid Summary Report. You must register and receive a Federal Student Aid ID (FSA ID). Register and receive your FSA ID here. |
Additional Supplemental Documents (if applicable)
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DATA 2000 Waiver – Provided under the Control Substance Act, as amended by the Drug Addiction Treatment Act of 2000, and the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act of 2016, it permits physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants to treat substance use disorders with medications in treatment settings other than opioid treatment programs.(NHSC SUD Workforce LRP applicants only)
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Substance Use Disorder Certification/ License – This must meet the national standard recognized by the National Board of Certified Counselors; National Association for Addiction Professionals; or International Certification & Reciprocity Consortium. (NHSC SUD Workforce LRP applicants only)
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Disadvantaged Background Form – This document must be completed by a school official.
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Proof of name change – You may submit a copy of your marriage license if the name on your loans or other documents is different than the one on your NHSC application.
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Verification of Existing Service Obligation – If you have an existing service commitment, you must submit proof that it will be completed prior to the NHSC application deadline.
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Payment History – Former NHSC participants must verify that all funds were used to repay the loans that were approved as part of the applicant’s most recent NHSC contract. (Note: cancelled checks and bank statements will not be accepted as proof that loan payments were properly applied.)
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Specialty Certification – Upload a copy of the certificate of completion or diploma from your program.
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Application Help
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NHSC LRP & SUD Workforce LRP Application Webinar
Thursday, January 10
2:30 – 3:30 PM ET
Access Link (login as a guest)
Dial-in: 888-950-7563
Passcode: 3172361
Substance Use Disorder Workforce Loan Repayment Application Facebook Chat
Thursday, January 17
8:00 – 9:30 PM ET
Event Link
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Additional Resources
Applications accepted now through Thursday, February 21 at 7:30 p.m. ET. Get started today!
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