NELRP 2011

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Hi all!!! Is anyone out there applying for the Nurse Education Loan Repayment for 2011..I came across the thread for 2010 but was just looking for some additional support...ahhhh!!!!!!!! Its so stressful!

Thanks!

Specializes in Neurology- briefly, Oncology/Hematology.

I hope the envelope looks like the Hogwarts letter on Harry Potter! LOL

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Now it is my turn - WOW! I am overwhelmed with the response and messages, but happy you have made me feel welcomed. I realize alot of what I want to share would have been more beneficial before you applied, but at least it will help you understand what can and does happen and why. I do a webinar at the beginning of the applicatuin season so I hope those that could not get funded this year will come see me next cycle.

A couple of general points:

First, I cannot answer any application specific questions in an open forum, but I am happy to cover rules and guidlines. If you want to ask about your specific situation please PM me and you will have to identify yourself (NO SSNs PLEASE!!!!). If you are not working in my little piece of the world I may not be able to provide all of the details, but I will do what I can.

What can go wrong with submitted loans falls into many categories, but let me identify the top causes for making individual loans ineligible.

  • Consolidations include loans NOTdirectly nursing related. We can pay for prerequisites, but not other degrees or majors.
  • Any error on the Loan Verification Form - including leaving any question unanswered or illegible
  • Lack of documentation. I don't care what the forms are called but we MUST see origination date; original amount; current amount (P&I); loan type - and they must all match what you put on the associated form
  • All details (amounts, dates, etc..) MUST match to the penny/day what you entered online.
  • Loans incurred in a timeframe NOT supported by a transcript. If you have a loan you want considered, be sure you have the school listed in the Education section and supply a trancript (unofficials are fine).

What we look for in Credit Reports is ONLY Federal or State defaults, mortgage more than 180 days past due, student loan default, child support past due. Anything else, including bankruptcy, is not our concern or any of our business.

It is VERY important that you keep your information current and accurate. There will be some awards not made because we could not get in touch with the applicant in a timely manner. Address, email and phone number(s) are all critical.

You cannot tranfer jobs during the application evaluation period. Stay put, put up with your irritating boss and move the day AFTER your contract is begun.

Sorry for 1) this response being too long, 2) my pathetic combination of typing and spelling 3) coming to the party late. Next year we are making lots of changes which we are hoping will make it easier to apply (all paperless), easier to get information/status, enhance our ability to communicate.

Have a nice night I will be sure to check back in tomorrow as best I can.

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Specializes in Psych.

Congrats TGIF!! That is sooo exciting!! I pray I will be able to post good news tomorrow... I don't know if I will be able to sleep tonight knowing that tomorrow could be the day! NELRP Help- thanks again for being so helpful and supportive. I am still shocked you took the time out of your day to find this blog and post information to help ease all our stress levels. Your help is really appreciated.

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NELRP help, is there any reason I would have received a call from NELRP last week but they not leave a message to call back?

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Specializes in Pediatrics, NICU Level 2.

NELRP Help, I wanted to echo what everyone has been saying----THANK YOU! I, too, have been silently following this board for weeks and completely stressing out.

Jenna---no idea what color I am (my e-mail didn't have a color team) :)

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Specializes in Pediatric.

NELRP Help - THANK YOU! From the bottom of my heart! I too have now had my faith in humanity restored!

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Specializes in Peds, NICU, Nursery, OB, Med/Surg, Cardi.

Where are you located TGIF?

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WOW just saw the NELRP Help posts...THANK YOU!!!! good luck everyone!

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Specializes in Critical Care, Surgical ICU.

Thank you for the breakdown of how it works NELRP. Can I ask if anymore emails are going out and is there suppose to be a red team?

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It seems, if I am reading the blog rules correctly (never blogged before, my kids would be so proud!!) that I have to have 15 posting before I can email or PM. So I will post when and what I can.

- to answer Beach Princess, tehre will bve no more emails. Award notifications are via USPS letters to the address we have on file (did I mention it is really important that you all keep your contact information up to date!!)

It does seem like all of you can PM me - please feel free to do so. I hate that we cause so much stress, but if it was not for all of you I wouldn't have this job that I love so much. Don't be shy, we are down to the end of our cycle and timelines and you have all been left hanging long enough!

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I'm located in Maryland..... literally 25min from DHHS in Rockville so thats why I got my letter so quickly. I got my email July 14 (the first round) but I'm sure that doesnt mean anything. My ratio is above 150%. I know quite a few people who received the award in previous years and got emails and letters at different times. Unfortunately the letter doesnt resemble anything from Hogwarts...lol; just your standard white envelope.

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NELRP help I'm in the same boat you are and can't PM yet because I haven't reached 15 posts. Would you be able to answer my question on the public board?

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