Description The NFLP seeks to increase the number of qualified nursing faculty nationwide by providing low interest loans for individuals studying to be nurse faculty and loan cancellation for those who then go on to work as faculty. Successful applicants must establish, operate, and maintain a student loan program that provides loans to students enrolled in advanced nursing education degree programs. NFLP recipients must also monitor compliance with program requirements. NFLP graduates can have up to 85 percent of their stud...
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Estimated Total Program Funding $25,600,000 Expected Number of Awards 80
Eligible Applicants - State governments - County governments - City or township governments - Special district governments - Independent school districts - Public and State controlled institutions of higher education - Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) - Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) - Nonprofits having a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education - Nonprofits that do not have a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education - Private institutions of higher education - For-profit organizations other than small businesses - Others Additional Eligibility Information Who can apply You can apply if you are an accredited school of nursing with advanced nursing education programs. Any school(s) of nursing affiliated with this application must be accredited at the time of application and for the duration of the award by a recognized body or bodies, or a state agency, approved by the Secretary of Education for nurse education accreditation. Applicants must submit official documentation of accreditation in Attachment 1 for all affiliated nursing programs. Tribes and tribal organiz...
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Funding Type Grant Categories of Funding Activity - Health Opportunity Type Discretionary
Grantor Contact Information Contact Nawall Kertache at (301)443-6752 or email nflp@hrsa.gov Grantor Email nflp@hrsa.gov Other Grantor Informaiton Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration<br/>nflp@hrsa.gov