How competitive is the National Health Service Corps?

The process is competitive, with around ten percent of applicants receiving scholarship. For the most detailed information about this program, read their latest application and program guidance pamphlet.

How much is the HRSA monthly stipend?

Stipend Payment a. For the 2019-2020 academic year, the Nurse Corps SP will pay each full-time student a monthly stipend of $1,383 (which is reduced after federal income and federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA) taxes are deducted).

What is National Health Service Corps Scholarship?

The National Health Service Corps Scholarship Program (NHSC SP) awards scholarships to students pursuing eligible primary care health professions training. In return, scholars commit to provide primary care health services in Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs).

What is the mission of the National Health Service Corps?

NHSC’s mission is to build healthy communities by supporting qualified medical, dental, mental and behavioral health care clinicians working in areas of the United States with limited access to care.

How much is the NHSC stipend?

During the 2021-2022 school year, NHSC scholars will receive a monthly stipend (currently estimated at $1,434 before federal taxes) to assist with living expenses.

How do you get a nursing corps scholarship?

You are eligible if you:

1. Are a U.S. citizen (born or naturalized), a national, or a lawful permanent resident.
2. Are an accepted or enrolled student in a nursing degree program at a United States accredited school of nursing.
3. Begin classes no later than September 30.
4. Don’t have any federal judgment liens.

How competitive is Nursing Corps scholarship?

The NURSE Corps Scholarship application process is highly competitive. Less than 10 percent of the applicants received the scholarship.

Can you get scholarships for PA school?

Many state PA organizations offer scholarships for PA students. Some (but not all) require that you be a member of AAPA or the state organization to apply. But, PA programs often require that you hold student memberships to these organizations anyway, and the cost is typically pretty low.

Is primary care a specialty?

Internal medicine Internal medicine is another specialty within the primary care family. Internal medicine physicians, also called internists, work with adult patients on many common diseases, such as diabetes, obesity, or high blood pressure. Some work in hospitals, while others work in clinics or doctors’ offices.

Can you do NHSC and PSLF?

If you qualified for both programs simultaneously, after two years of NHSC, you could potentially get $50,000 in assistance. This only counts as one payment, so you need another 119 payments to be eligible for PSLF.

Who funds the National Health Service Corps?

MACRA
MACRA is the sole source of NHSC funds in FY2017. (Because this fund is subject to the mandatory spending sequester, the FY2017 funding level is $289 million.)

Is NHSC repayment taxable?

In return, the NHSC LRP assists clinicians with repayment of their outstanding qualifying educational loans. By statute, NHSC LRP funds are exempt from federal income and employment taxes.