The application period is normally open during October - November each year. Applicants will be asked to provide information about professional education, certification, and student loan indebtedness. Information about application deadlines will accompany the applications. Once you inquire, keep us informed of your current mailing address. When funding is limited, there will be fewer new participants than the maximum allowed by law.
Participants are responsible for their own loan repayments.
The RHS program will make a single payment to the participant after each year of qualifying practice. To remain in good standing with lenders, participants will need to make regular payments when they are due. By the U.S. Federal Government, yes. The Student Assistance Commission will issue annual IRS 1099's to participants receiving payments. Participants are strongly advised to retain appropriate portions of RHS payments for the payment of U.S. income taxes.