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Can you all list the state and hospital, if you know of any, that offer loan forgiveness for new grads. Also can you list the amount they are forgiving if you happen to know, thank you.
Grand Rapids, MI has at least two hospitals that have loan forgiveness programs. Spectrum and Metro. HTH!
pennsylvania state grants
http://www.pheaa.org/stategrants/index.shtml
nursing loan forgiveness for healthier futures
- pennsylvania nursing loan forgiveness program
to qualify, you must:
[*]pass the pennsylvania licensure examination for a license to work as a practical nurse or registered nurse within nine months of receiving the nursing degree
[*]begin full-time employment:
[*]complete at least one full year of continuous, full-time, direct-care employment or employment as a nurse educator at participating employer's pennsylvania qualified facility
[*]have the participating employer verify the completion of continuous, qualifying employment throughout the year.
to be considered for funding through the nursing loan forgiveness for healthier futures program, you must complete and submit an application no later than august 31, 2004. view eligibility guidelines here.
Hi szccdw,
I know my hospital in Cincinnati Ohio offers it. Check it out. http://www.trihealth.com.
Just a tidbit more info though, a lot of times if you don't pass the NCLEX the first time, you repay the loan. Happened to me.
JacelRN
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Can you all list the state and hospital, if you know of any, that offer loan forgiveness for new grads. Also can you list the amount they are forgiving if you happen to know, thank you.