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 $11,000,000 in funds for fiscal year (FY) 1995 are available for the repayment of health professions educational loans (undergraduate and graduate) in return for full-time clinical services in Indian health programs. This program is authorized by section 108 of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act as amended, 25 U.S.C. 1601 et seq. Through this notice, the IHS invites potential applicants to request an application for participation in the Loan Repayment Program. Administration's budget request for FY 1995 includes $10,975,600 for the Indian Health Service Loan Repayment Program. The IHS estimates that approximately 200 loan repayment awards may be made with this funding. This program announcement is subject to the appropriation of funds. This notice is being published early to coincide with the recruitment activity of the IHS which competes with other Government and private health management organizations to employ qualified health professionals. Funds are required to be obligated by September 30 of the FY.