Nursing Student Assistance Program
Sponsor
Sponsored by the State of Oklahoma through the Physician Manpower Training
Commission.
Objective
To provide assistance
to Oklahoma nursing students pursuing LPN, ADN, BSN, or MSN degrees and who
are interested in practicing nursing in Oklahoma communities, with emphasis
placed on rural communities.
Eligibility
Applicant must have been unconditionally admitted as a student in an accredited
program of nursing study. Applicant must be legal resident of Oklahoma. Applicant
must be a citizen of the United States.
Amount of Loan
Matching Scholarship (Annual Minimum)
All levels of nursing $500/$500
| Matching Scholarship (Annual Maximum) | Non-Matching (Annual) | ||
| LPN | $1,750/$1,750 | LPN | $1,750 |
| ADN | $2,000/$2,000 | ADN | $2,000 |
| BSN/MSN | $2,500/$2,500 | BSN/MSN | $2,500 |
Obligation
Loan is forgiven if nurse fulfills work obligation of one year for each
year of financial assistance at an approved health institution of nurse's
choice.
Penalty
If the nurse decides not to fulfill the required work obligation by practicing
nursing in the sponsoring community or in the State of Oklahoma, the nurse
will be required to repay the principal amount plus 12% interest and a
possible penalty of up to 98% of the principal.
Contact
Michelle Cecil, Nursing Program Coordinator
Physician Manpower Training Commission
5500 North Western Avenue, Suite 201
Oklahoma City, OK 73118
(405) 843-5667 * FAX (405) 843-5792
michelle.cecil@pmtc.ok.gov
