In order to receive the loan and qualify for the most favorable repayment terms, borrowers must agree to enter a residency and practice in primary health care. Primary health care areas are defined by the Department of Health and Human Services as family medicine, general internal medicine, general pediatrics, preventive medicine and osteopathic general practice. Interest will not accrue and payment is not required until 12 months after the borrower ceases to be enrolled as a full- time medical student. Under certain circumstances, payments may be deferred or canceled. Work- Study awards are a form of federal financial aid.
Positions are available both on and off campus.
Students are encouraged to find positions that provide work experience in their field of study or provide valuable service to the community. Jobs are advertised on the Job Opportunity Board outside the Financial Aid Office at 1714 College Street. The University Career Center compiles lists of both on and off campus employment and Co-op work programs. The Career Center is located on the sixth floor of the Business Administration building.