Randito Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 Hello all, I know this has been discussed, but I didn't find any threads from the last several years. I'm pretty familiar with the NHSC loan repayment program, but would love to hear from people who have applied within the last 1-2 years, what your site score was and if you were accepted for LRP. I am considering applying to several clinics with a score of 15 and from what I gather, this is about the threshold for actually getting the reimbursement. I have a classmate that was unable to get reimbursement last year with a score of 10. I know this is all anecdotal, but please share any experience you have in this regard. Second question. Are PAs now eligible for $50k per year? I could've sworn that when I was looking into the program several years ago the year reimbursement was $30k yearly. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
primadonna22274 Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 My LRP deal says HPSA of 14 or below but I'm in a different physician -only program. Also mine is $30k/yr x 4 yr beginning in residency for 3 yr payback. I don't know if there are any recipients getting $50k/yr. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LESH Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 Hope this helps, sorry if this is something you already know: Source: http://nhsc.hrsa.gov/loanrepayment/lrpapplicationguidance.pdf In order to receive the maximum award amount identified above, the applicant must remain working at an NHSC-approved service site, located in a HPSA, designated for their discipline and specialty with a HPSA score of 14 or above throughout the contract period. Service Options NHSC LRP participants have a choice of service options: (1) 2-year Full-Time Clinical Practice. The NHSC will pay up to $50,000* for an initial 2 years of full-time clinical practice to clinicians serving at an NHSC-approved service site with a HPSA score of 14 or higher. Applicants who will be working at NHSC-approved service sites with HPSA scores of 13 or lower are eligible to receive up to $30,000 for an initial 2 years of fulltime clinical service. Full-time clinical practice is defined as no less than 40 hours per week, for a minimum of 45 weeks per year (2) 2-year Half-Time Clinical Practice. The NHSC will pay up to $25,000 for an initial 2 years of half-time clinical service to clinicians serving at an NHSC-approved service site with a HPSA score of 14 or higher. Applicants who will be working at NHSC-approved service sites with HPSA scores of 13 or lower are eligible to receive up to $15,000* for an initial 2 years of half- 5 time clinical service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindabose2000 Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 I am a current LRP recipient. My site score is 18. Sites with higher score has a preference and the money comes from a limited resource so they prioritize based on the score. At one point the LRP was upto $60,000. Presently it is $50,000 for 2 years of service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randito Posted March 28, 2015 Author Share Posted March 28, 2015 OK, I see that the 50K is for 2 years, not yearly. Still not bad as I understand it to be tax free. Anyone else receive LRP recently? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
primadonna22274 Posted March 29, 2015 Share Posted March 29, 2015 Sorry, I meant 14 or above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
primadonna22274 Posted March 29, 2015 Share Posted March 29, 2015 And yes it is untaxable. Unfortunately with capitalized interest for 3 yr of medical school it didn't cover much more than the first year's interest for me :o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mostrike1 Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 When my coworkers were applying 2 years ago it was very competitive. No one below a HPSA score of 16 was funded. Obviously that number can change with the applicant pool each year. It is an amazing program if you can get into it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randito Posted September 30, 2015 Author Share Posted September 30, 2015 Just a quick update on the thread. I ended up taking a position with one of he clinic groups that I mentioned in my first post. I was hired too late to apply for LRP this cycle, but am planning to for the next. We have a site score of 15 and unfortunately the one other PA that I spoke with was denied the award this year. Another PA that I work with recieved awards the past several years, but did not apply this year. Wondering if anybody recently recieved LRP and what your site score was? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCPA Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 I got awarded this year with a score of 16. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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