I applied for the 2009 NELRP. I did not expect to hear from HRSA until September (IF I received an award). However, I was contacted by HRSA yesterday (June 15, 2009). They asked me to obtain pay off information for a few of my loans --- they had been unsuccessful with getting the info for those loans on their own, but did get the pay off amounts on other loans.
I asked the HRSA representative if this was a "good sign" and she responded that she could not confirm funding, but I am a "first funding preference" and "within range" (I think most who apply are "within range").
Questions: Has anyone else heard from HRSA this early?
Mtqu05~~~When you received the verification of acceptance letter, did you also receive a contract to sign? We received both forms (an acceptance letter asking if we would accept or decline an award and another form which was a contract) around August 6th or so. Both forms were in the same email. The actual award letter came on Sept. 3rd. Does this help any?
gudiarani~~~i finally found what onelcrna was talking about. i went back to our original paperwork from when we submitted our initial application. here is what i found. i went back to their website so it was easier to locate. it is 30 days after the effective date of the contract. if yours is like mine, the contract date was 8/31/09 so hopefully everyone will have payment by the end of the month.
applicant information bulletin: method of payment
the hhs disburses each monthly payment through an electronic funds transfer to the participant's checking or savings account identified on the banking information submitted through bcrsis by the applicant. the first direct deposit is made approximately 30 days after the effective date of the contract. participants are required to use the nelrp payments (the amounts received by the participant after federal tax withholding) to pay the lenders or holders of their qualifying nursing education loans, as indicated on a payment authorization worksheet that will be provided to participants with their award notice. periodically, the nelrp will contact a participant's lenders or holders to verify that payments have been made. please note that, unlike some other federal programs, the nelrp does not provide any tax assistance payments.
i just checked my paper award (i didn't get a PDF version.. i got the contract in PDF version, but the actual award letter was mailed to me)... if you check on page 3 at the bottom, the following is written in bold type: "*The first direct deposit will be made approximately 30 days after the start date of this contract." Hope this helps! Good luck everyone!
Got my deposit today! Does anyone know if we are allowed to put the money towards a specific loan, or do we have to split it between all the loans we had on the application? And do we need to send them anything like a receipt for the payments?
Double checked and we can send payment to any/all of the loans on your application as long as the full amount is used. They said to keep copies of all payments in case you are "audited" and asked to supply them with proof of loan payment.
I was thrilled to make the payments today especially since it wasn't with my money!! haha
Does anyone have any idea what bank the funds are coming through? I got a weird bank verification from a Metabank and I am assuming its NELRP. Any info?
When I got an email it only had the verification of acceptance form to fill out and fax in, there was no contract for me to sign. Is this bad? I got that email on August 25th and I have not gotten a letter yet, I'm getting really discouraged... I think I'm starting to overanalyze everything. I am so glad to have found this forum so know I'm not the only one going crazy!
I got the same email on 8/25/09, it was titled verification, but when you signed it you stated whether you still interested/accepted the contract from 09-11. I have not heard anything else since I faxed mine back on the 26th either, but from what I am reading here the letters and awards are coming in cycles. Hopefully we will be the next cycle to get our letter. Me and the mailman are on a first name basis now...ha ha Good luck!
Nurse Chris--- my wife is in the same boat----We recived the same email on the 25th and now i'm going crazy waiting! everyday i gety home from work i wait for my wife to surprise me with the letter......no luck yet! I really hope it happens soon.:)
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Mtqu05~~~When you received the verification of acceptance letter, did you also receive a contract to sign? We received both forms (an acceptance letter asking if we would accept or decline an award and another form which was a contract) around August 6th or so. Both forms were in the same email. The actual award letter came on Sept. 3rd. Does this help any?