Availability of Funds for Loan Repayment Program for Repayment of Health Professions Educational Loans

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The Indian Health Service (IHS) announces that approximately $11,706,000 in funds for fiscal year (FY) 1997 is available for the repayment of health professions educational loans (undergraduate and graduate) in return for full-time clinical service in Indian health programs. The IHS estimates that 250 loan repayment awards averaging $50,000 per award may be made with this funding. Funds are required to be expended by September 30 of the fiscal year. This program is authorized by Section 108 of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act (IHCIA) as amended, 25 U.S.C. 1601 et seq. The IHS invites potential applicants to request an application for participation in the Loan Repayment Program.