NELRP 2009

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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?

Thanks!

Michele

I am saddened. I checked the NELRP website to see what the qualifications are in order to be considered for loan repayment and I am disqualified. Basically, thanks to no jobs being available for new grads in my area, I am 2 months behind on my house payment, which is FHA. And you can't have ever defaulted on a government loan. I've never been late in all 10 years of having an FHA loan, it's only due to my savings running out in May, and thinking I'll have a RN job lined up after nursing school. This also puts me off the list of working for the VA.

I am really discouraged.

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Specializes in NICU.

Anyone hear yet??

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I have not heard yet.....

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Specializes in ER.

I haven't head anything back yet. Just waiting. I am currently 2 months behind on my student loans trying to make sure they don't default and disqualify me. My loans cost me about 1200/month and I only make 2400/month before any other bills, mortgage, daycare, etc. I understand the person who commented earlier...I can't believe the situation that I am in. I just KNEW I would make more money and be more comfortable. In the area I live in.....nurses make on average 18.00/hr.....25.00/hr if you work nights...which I can't do because of my 2 small children...good luck to everyone!!!

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Still waiting here also!! Our friends that got it last year were all notified in September. Where is everyone from? From outside of Dallas, TX here!!!

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Erie, PA

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Specializes in ER.

Lake Charles, LA

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Wellsboro, PA.... Nothing on this end yet!

Lisa

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I got a call from an NELRP representative on July 14th wanting to verify my residence, employment, and banking info. They also gave me a number to call if I need to report any changes in any of the above. Does anyone know if this is a good sign?

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Specializes in ER.

ACCB...did they also verify your loan payoff amount?

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Specializes in Psych.

I got an email on 6/10 asking to verify my payoff amounts and yesterday 7/16 I got a call to verify address, employment, banking info. They also said "Should you receive one of the awards, are you still interested and wanting to go under contract?" I said "yes" of course! Anyone know if this is a good sign? I am dying to find out and I am going to go crazy if I have to wait until the end of September! :uhoh21:

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Like you would say (with a smile on your face) "no sir, I have decided to turn down all those dollars so I can cont to be strapped from paycheck to paycheck."

Can I ask what your % for debt/income is and what type of facility do you work at. Just wondering if I still have a chance basic on what they consider about those things. I recieved a call early in June for the payoff amounts and to date have not heard anything else. It is so stressful- can't the government make anything stress free in life..... Lisa

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