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575-070-0090 Default (1) A loan shall be judged to be in default when an installment is due and not paid within 120 days. (2) The holder of a note may exercise the right of offset against any maker or co-maker of defaulted loans under the conditions set forth by the laws of the State of Oregon. The maker or co-maker shall pay any charges for assistance in exercising the right of offset incurred by the holder of the note. (3) The maker or co-maker shall pay all charges incurred should the note(s) be referred to an outside collection agency. (4) The application of offsets to a defaulted loan shall not be credited to future payments nor be a substitute for regular monthly installments. (5) The prepayment of a portion of a defaulted loan shall not be credited to future payments nor be a substitute for regular monthly installments. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 348 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 329.757 - 329.780 History: OSAC 1-2015, f. & cert. ef. 12-18-15 SSC 1-1988, f. & cert. ef. 1-6-88 SSC 4-1987(Temp), f. 10-12-87, ef. 10-15-87
575-071-0000 Definitions For the purposes of the Rural Health Services Program the following definitions shall be used: (1) "Commission" means the Higher Education Coordinating Commission. (2) "Dentist" means any person licensed to practice dentistry under ORS Chapter 679. (3) "Nurse Practitioner" means any person licensed under ORS 678.375. (4) "Physician Assistant" means any person licensed under ORS 677.495 and 677.505 to 677.525. (5) "Physician" means any person licensed under ORS Chapter 677. (6) "Pharmacist" means an individual licensed under ORS Chapter 689. (7) "Qualifying Loan" means any loan made to a medical student, pharmacy student, physician assistant student, dental student or nursing student under: (a) The Common School Fund Loan Program administered under ORS 348.040 to 348.090; (b) Programs under Title IV, Parts B, D, and E, of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended; and (c) The Health Profession's Student Loan Program, Nursing Student Loan Program, Health Education Assistance Loan Program and Primary Care Loan Program administered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. (8) "Qualifying practice site" means: (a) A rural hospital as defined in ORS 442.470; (b) A federally certified Rural Health Clinic; (c) A pharmacy that is located in a medically underserved rural community in Oregon as determined by the Office of Rural Health or a federally designated health professional shortage area and that is not part of a group of six or more pharmacies under common ownership; or (d) Another practice site in a medically underserved rural community in Oregon as determined by the Office of Rural Health. (9) "Practice Full-Time" means on-site clinical service, excluding on-call time, in a relevant health care discipline for no less than 32 working hours per week during no less than 48 weeks in a year. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 442.555 & SB 404 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 442.550 - 442.570 History: OSAC 1-2015, f. & cert. ef. 12-18-15 OSAC 1-2007, f. & cert. ef. 10-3-07 OSAC 3-2006, f. & cert. ef. 3-1-06 OSAC 1-2002, f. & cert. ef. 2-4-02 SSC 5-1994, f. & cert. ef. 1-25-94 SSC 2-1992, f. & cert. ef. 2-28-92
575-071-0010 Administration (1) The Commission shall be responsible for the administration of this program. (2) The Commission shall be responsible for making such rules as are required for the administration of the program. (3) The Commission, in consultation with the Office of Rural Health, shall develop criteria to select program participants from the pool of eligible applicants. (4) The Commission will utilize criteria adopted by the Oregon Office of Rural Health to determine the Oregon communities, which are participating ‘qualifying practice sites’ for the purposes of this program; to determine medically underserved communities and for compliance with federal public Law 95-210, establishing rural health clinics. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 442.555 & SB 404 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 442.550 - 442.570 History: OSAC 1-2007, f. & cert. ef. 10-3-07 OSAC 3-2006, f. & cert. ef. 3-1-06 SSC 5-1994, f. & cert. ef. 1-25-94 SSC 2-1992, f. & cert. ef. 2-28-92
575-071-0020 Purpose of the Program The purpose of this program is to provide student loan repayments on behalf of physicians, pharmacists, dentists, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners who enter into agreements to practice in ‘qualifying practice sites’; and who fulfill minimum terms of such practice specified in OAR 575-071-0040(2) and (4). Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 442.550 - 442.565 & SB 404 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 442.550 - 442.570 History: OSAC 1-2007, f. & cert. ef. 10-3-07 OSAC 3-2006, f. & cert. ef. 3-1-06 SSC 2-1992, f. & cert. ef. 2-28-92
575-071-0030 Application and Selection (1) To be eligible to participate in this program a prospective physician, pharmacist, dentist, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner shall contact the Commission. (2) When funds are available, the Commission will provide application materials and information about the selection process to qualified individuals who have contacted the Commission. (3) Applicants selected for participation in this program shall sign an agreement with the Commission, which sets forth the terms that the applicant must meet in order to qualify for benefits under this program. (4) Subject to available resources, the Commission may enter into agreements with no more than ten prospective physicians, ten prospective pharmacists, ten prospective dentists, ten prospective physician assistants, and ten prospective nurse practitioners each year. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 442.555, SB 81, Sec. 52 & SB 404 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 442.550 - 442.570 History: OSAC 1-2007, f. & cert. ef. 10-3-07 OSAC 3-2006, f. & cert. ef. 3-1-06 OSAC 1-2002, f. & cert. ef. 2-4-02 SSC 5-1994, f. & cert. ef. 1-25-94 SSC 2-1992, f. & cert. ef. 2-28-92
575-071-0035 Selection Criteria (1) Priority in selection of participants will be given to eligible applicants who: (a) Have demonstrated a commitment to rural practice. (b) Have signed an agreement to practice, or has begun to practice within the past year, in a ‘qualifying practice site’ as determined by the Office Rural Health. (c) Have signed an agreement to practice in a ‘qualifying practice site’ that has contributed to the Rural Health Service Fund. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 442.555, SB 81, Sec. 52 & SB 404 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 442.550 - 442.570 History: OSAC 1-2007, f. & cert. ef. 10-3-07 OSAC 3-2006, f. & cert. ef. 3-1-06 SSC 5-1994, f. & cert. ef. 1-25-94
575-071-0050 Waiver of Minimum Service Obligation The Commission may waive all or part of the fees and penalties owed to the Commission under the following circumstances: (1) Upon receiving written documentation acceptable to the Commission of the death of the participant; or (2) Upon receiving written documentation acceptable to the Commission of the total and permanent disability of the participant; or (3) After consideration by the Commission and the Office of Rural Health of a written appeal from the participant for a waiver of the minimum service obligation. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 442.550 - 442.570 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 442.550 - 442.570 History: OSAC 3-2006, f. & cert. ef. 3-1-06 SSC 6-1992, f. & cert. ef. 9-28-92 SSC 2-1992, f. & cert. ef. 2-28-92
575-071-0060 Availability of Tax Credit The tax credit available to certain health practitioners under ORS 316.143 to 316.146 and 317.142 is available to participants in the Rural Services Program. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 442.560 & HB 2443 & Sec. 13(8) Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 442.550 - 442.570 History: OSAC 3-2006, f. & cert. ef. 3-1-06 SSC 5-1994, f. & cert. ef. 1-25-94 SSC 2-1992, f. & cert. ef. 2-28-92
575-071-0070 Rural Health Services Fund There is established in the State Treasury a fund, separate and distinct from the General Fund, to be known as the Rural Health Services Fund, for investments as provided by ORS 293.701 to 293.776 and 293.820, for the payment of expenses of the Commission in carrying out the purposes of ORS 316.143 to 316.144, 317.142, 352.095, 442.470, 442.503 and 442.550 to 442.570. Interest earned by the account shall be credited to the account. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 442.550 - 442.570 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 442.550 - 442.570 History: OSAC 3-2006, f. & cert. ef. 3-1-06 SSC 2-1992, f. & cert. ef. 2-28-92
575-072-0000 Definitions For the purposes of the Oregon Nursing Loan Program the following definitions shall be used: (1) "Commission" means the HIgher Education Coordinating Commission. (2) "Oregon Resident" means resident of the State of Oregon as defined in OAR chapter 575, division 31. (3) "Oregon Institution" means an accredited institution of postsecondary education located and headquartered within the State of Oregon. (4) "Satisfactory Performance" means satisfactory academic progress as determined by the institution attended. (5) "Full-time Practice" means professional employment as a nurse for no less than 32 working hours per week and no less than 48 weeks in a year (12 consecutive months). (6) "Part-time Practice" means professional employment as a nurse between 16 and 31 working hours per week and no less than 48 weeks in a year (12 consecutive months) or no less than 32 working hours per week during 24 to 47 weeks in a year (12 consecutive months). Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 348 Statutes/Other Implemented: SB 331 & 2001 OLA History: OSAC 1-2015, f. & cert. ef. 12-18-15 OSAC 4-2002, f. & cert. ef. 2-6-02 OSAC 4-2001(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 10-12-01 thru 3-27-02 SSC 3-1992, f. & cert. ef. 2-28-92
575-072-0010 Administration The Commission shall administer the Oregon Nursing Loan Program, and shall make such rules as are required for the administration of the program. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 348.115 & 348.117 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 348.105 - 348.117 History: OSAC 1-2015, f. & cert. ef. 12-18-15 SSC 3-1992, f. & cert. ef. 2-28-92
575-072-0020 Purpose (1) This program is to provide student loans for Oregon residents attending Oregon institutions who are enrolled in programs leading to the following degrees: (a) Associate Degree in Nursing; (b) Bachelor of Science in Nursing; and (c) Prelicensure Masters Program. (2) Loans made to students under this program may be forgiven (cancelled), in part or in toto, upon fulfillment of the requirements related to the practice of nursing in the State of Oregon set forth in OAR 575-072-0070(8). Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 348 Statutes/Other Implemented: SB 331 & 2001 OLA History: OSAC 4-2002, f. & cert. ef. 2-6-02 OSAC 4-2001(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 10-12-01 thru 3-27-02 SSC 3-1992, f. & cert. ef. 2-28-92
575-072-0030 Student Eligibility Criteria To receive financial aid from this program an applicant must: (1) Be an Oregon resident as defined by the Commission in OAR chapter 575-030-0005; (2) Be enrolled, or accepted for enrollment in a nursing program at an Oregon institution leading to the degree of Associate in Nursing; Bachelor of Science in Nursing; or Prelicensure Masters Program. (3) Demonstrate academic achievement, ability, and motivation related to the practice of nursing; and (4) Demonstrate financial need. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 348 Statutes/Other Implemented: SB 331 & 2001 OLA History: OSAC 4-2002, f. & cert. ef. 2-6-02 SSC 3-1992, f. & cert. ef. 2-28-92
575-072-0040 Priority in Awarding Among applicants who meet the basic eligibility criteria of this program priority in the selection process shall be given to: (1) Students employed in the health care field at the time of application; (2) Students who agree to seek employment as nurses in areas within Oregon where there is a critical shortage of nurses, as determined annually by the Oregon State Board of Nursing in consultation with the Office of Rural Health. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 348.115 & 348.117 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 348.105 - 348.117 History: OSAC 1-2015, f. & cert. ef. 12-18-15 SSC 3-1992, f. & cert. ef. 2-28-92
575-072-0050 Maximum Awards Annual awards made under this program shall not exceed 50 percent of the sum of tuition, fees, and room and board expenses for any participating student. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 348.115 & 348.117 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 348.105 - 348.117 History: OSAC 1-2015, f. & cert. ef. 12-18-15 SSC 3-1992, f. & cert. ef. 2-28-92
575-072-0060 Renewal of Awards Subject to available funding, awards made under this program are renewable in subsequent academic years provided that: (1) The awardee makes timely application in the manner specified annually by the Commission; (2) The awardee continues to be enrolled in an eligible program at an eligible institution; (3) The awardee demonstrates satisfactory performance in his or her program of study; (4) The awardee continues to demonstrate financial need. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 348.115 & 348.117 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 348.105 - 348.117 History: OSAC 1-2015, f. & cert. ef. 12-18-15 SSC 3-1992, f. & cert. ef. 2-28-92
575-072-0080 Default (1) A loan shall be judged to be in default when an installment is due and not paid within 120 days. (2) The holder of a note may exercise the right of offset against any maker of defaulted loans under the conditions set for by the laws of the State of Oregon. (3) The maker shall pay any charges for assistance in exercising the right of offset incurred by the holder of the note. (4) The maker shall pay all charges incurred should the note(s) be referred to an outside collection agency and any other collection charges, including attorney's fees allowed by state law. (5) The application of offsets to a defaulted loan shall not be credited to future payments nor be a substitute for regular monthly installments. (6) The prepayment of a portion of a defaulted loan shall not be credited to future payment nor be a substitute for regular monthly installments. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 183.325 & 348 & OL 1993 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 348.105 - 348.117 History: OSAC 1-2015, f. & cert. ef. 12-18-15 SSC 6-1994, f. & cert. ef. 1-25-94 SSC 3-1992, f. & cert. ef. 2-28-92
575-072-0090 Conditions of Award To receive disbursements of a loan made under the Oregon Nursing Loan Program a student must: (1) Be enrolled in an eligible program of study at an eligible institution; (2) Be making satisfactory academic progress as defined by the institution attended; (3) Not be in default on any federal Title IV loan or owing a refund on federal Title IV funds previously disbursed. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 348.115 & 348.117 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 348.105 - 348.117 History: OSAC 1-2015, f. & cert. ef. 12-18-15 SSC 3-1992, f. & cert. ef. 2-28-92
575-073-0000 Definitions For the purposes of the Nursing Services Program the following definitions shall be used: (1) "Commission" means the Higher Education Coordinating Commission. (2) "Nurse" means any person licensed under ORS 678.010 to 678.410 as a Registered Nurse. (3) "Qualifying Loan" means any loan made under: (a) Programs under Title IV, Parts B, D, and E, of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended; and (b) The Nursing Student Loan Program and Health Education Assistance Loan Program administered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. (4) "Nursing critical shortage area" means a locality or practice specialty identified as such by the Oregon State Board of Nursing, in consultation with the Office Rural Health. (5) "Practice Full-Time" means professional employment as a nurse for no less than 32 working hours per week for no less than 48 weeks in a year (12 consecutive months). (6) "Practice Part-time" means professional employment as a nurse between 16 and 31 working hours per week for no less than 48 weeks in a year (12 consecutive months) or no less than 32 working hours per week for 24 weeks to 47 weeks in a year (12 consecutive months). Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 348 Statutes/Other Implemented: SB 331 & 2001 OLA History: OSAC 1-2015, f. & cert. ef. 12-18-15 OSAC 2-2002, f. & cert. ef. 2-6-02
575-073-0010 Purpose of the Program The purpose of this program is to provide student loan repayments on behalf of nurses who enter into agreements to practice in "nursing critical shortage areas" in Oregon, and who fulfill minimum terms of such practice specified in OAR 575-073-0040(2). Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 348 Statutes/Other Implemented: SB 331 & 2001 OLA History: OSAC 2-2002, f. & cert. ef. 2-6-02
575-073-0020 Administration (1) The Commission shall be responsible for the administration of this program. (2) The Commission shall be responsible for making such rules as are required for the administration of the program. (3) The Commission, in consultation with the Office of Rural Health and the Oregon State Board of Nursing, shall develop criteria to select program participants from the pool of eligible applicants. (4) The Oregon Board of Nursing, in consultation with the Office of Rural Health, shall adopt criteria by rule to determine the "nursing critical shortage areas" for the purposes of this program. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 348 Statutes/Other Implemented: SB 331 & 2001 OLA History: OSAC 2-2002, f. & cert. ef. 2-6-02
575-073-0030 Application and Selection (1) To be eligible to participate in this program a nurse or prospective nurse shall submit an application to the Commission. Nurse practitioners licensed under ORS 678.375 are not eligible to participate. (2) When funds are available, the Commission will provide application materials and information about the selection process to qualified individuals who have provided their names and mailing information to the Commission. (3) Applicants selected for participation in this program shall sign an agreement with the Commission which sets forth the terms which the applicant must meet in order to qualify for benefits under this program. (4) For purposes of selection, a selection committee, consisting of a representative each from the Oregon State Board of Nursing, the Office of Rural Health, the Oregon Nurses Association, the Area Health Education Center Program, and an employer in the health care field, will select participants annually. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 348 Statutes/Other Implemented: SB 331 & 2001 OLA History: OSAC 2-2002, f. & cert. ef. 2-6-02
575-073-0035 Selection Criteria Priority in selection of participants will be given to eligible applicants who most closely match the nursing critical shortage areas established annually by the Board of Nursing. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 348 Statutes/Other Implemented: SB 331 & 2001 OLA History: OSAC 2-2002, f. & cert. ef. 2-6-02
575-073-0040 Terms of Agreement Nurses or prospective nurses who are selected to participate in the Nursing Services Program shall agree that: (1) For each year of nursing school, the applicant shall designate an amount from the student loans borrowed by the student, not to exceed $8,800, or the amount determined under section (4) of this rule, as a qualifying loan subject to repayment through this program. (2) Within the four years following the execution of a Nursing Services Agreement, a participant agrees to practice for at least two years in a nursing critical shortage area in Oregon. (3) For not less than two, nor more than four years, that a participant in the Nursing Services Program serves in a nursing critical shortage area in Oregon, the Commission shall annually pay: (a) For full-time practice, an amount equal to 25 percent of the total of all qualifying loans made to the nurse. (b) For part-time practice, a prorated amount equal to between 12.5 percent and 24 percent of the total of all qualifying loans made to the participant. (4) On July 1 of each year, beginning in 2002 and ending in 2007, the Commission shall adjust the maximum dollar amount allowed under section (1) of this rule as a qualifying loan as specified in ORS 348.115. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 348 Statutes/Other Implemented: SB 331 & 2001 OLA History: OSAC 2-2002, f. & cert. ef. 2-6-02
575-073-0050 Penalties If the participant does not complete the full service obligation set forth in OAR 575-073-0040(2) of this rule, the Commission shall collect 100 percent of any payments made by the Commission to the participant under this program. In addition, a penalty equal to 50 percent of the qualifying loans and interest paid by the Commission shall be assessed by the Commission, to be credited to and deposited in the Nursing Services Account. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 348 Statutes/Other Implemented: SB 331 & 2001 OLA History: OSAC 2-2002, f. & cert. ef. 2-6-02
575-073-0060 Waiver of Minimum Service Obligation The Commission may waive all or part of the fees and penalties owed to the Commission under the following circumstances: (1) Upon receiving written documentation acceptable to the Commission of the death of the participant; or (2) Upon receiving written documentation acceptable to the Commission of the total and permanent disability of the participant; or (3) After consideration by the Commission and the Oregon Board of Nursing of a written appeal from the participant for a waiver of the minimum service obligation. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 348 Statutes/Other Implemented: SB 331 & 2001 OLA History: OSAC 2-2002, f. & cert. ef. 2-6-02
575-074-0000 Definitions For the purposes of the Oregon Troops to Teachers Program the following definitions shall be used: (1) "Commission" means the Higher Education Coordinating Commission. (2) "Oregon Resident" means resident of the State of Oregon as defined in OAR 575-031-0005. (3) "Armed Forces of the United States" means: (a) The Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and Coast Guard of the United States; (b) Reserve components of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and Coast Guard of the United States; (c) The Oregon National Guard and a National Guard of any other state or territory. (4) "Veteran" means a person who served with the Armed Forces of the United States and was discharged or released with other than a dishonorable discharge. (5) "Public postsecondary institution" means: (a) A state institution under the direction of the State Board of Higher Education; and (b) A community college operated under ORS Chapter 341. (6) "Satisfactory Performance" means satisfactory academic progress as determined by the institution attended. (7) "Resident In-state Tuition" means tuition cost of an Oregon public postsecondary institution. (8) "Troops to Teachers Agreement" is the agreement signed by a student requiring completion of the years and conditions of service pursuant to Ch. 831 (2005 Laws). The agreement will indicate the student's educational status and area of intended service. (9) "Financial need" means the difference between the family contribution, derived from a system of need analysis annually approved by the Commission, and the cost of education. (10) "Student" means an individual who is a resident of Oregon and enrolled at an eligible public postsecondary institution. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 348, HB 3504, 5163-A & Ch. 831 & 2005 OL Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 348.180, 348.205, 348.250 & 348.260 History: OSAC 1-2015, f. & cert. ef. 12-18-15 OSAC 2-2006, f. & cert. ef. 3-1-06
575-074-0005 Administration The Commission shall administer the Oregon Troops to Teachers Program and shall make such rules as are required for the administration of the program. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 348, HB 3504, 5163-A & Ch. 831 & 2005 OL Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 348.180, 348.205, 348.250 & 348.260 History: OSAC 2-2006, f. & cert. ef. 3-1-06
575-074-0010 Purpose The Oregon Troops to Teachers program will pay resident tuition charges of a veteran imposed by an Oregon public postsecondary institution, providing the veteran agrees to teach in accordance with the Troops to Teachers Agreement: (1) In an Oregon school district or public charter school classified as serving a high poverty area for not less than three years; or (2) In the area of mathematics, science, or special education for not less than four years. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 348, HB 3504, 5163-A & Ch. 831 & 2005 OL Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 348.180, 348.205, 348.250 & 348.260 History: OSAC 2-2006, f. & cert. ef. 3-1-06