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Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 510 - REGULATIONS FOR GENERAL ASSEMBLY NURSING SCHOLARSHIPS › Section 12VAC5-510-15 - Advisory Committee

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All scholarship awards shall be made by an Advisory
				  Committee appointed pursuant to § 23-35.9 of the Code of
				  Virginia.
Statutory Authority: § 32.1-122.6:01 of the Code of
					 Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 510 - REGULATIONS FOR GENERAL ASSEMBLY NURSING SCHOLARSHIPS › Section 12VAC5-510-20 - Eligibility

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In order to be considered for a General Assembly Nursing
				  Scholarship, an applicant shall:
1. Be
				a United States citizen, a United States national, or a qualified alien
				pursuant to 8 USC §
										1621;
2. Be 23-7.4 a bona fide resident of Virginia
				by being domiciled in the Commonwealth for at least one year as defined by
				§ 23-7.4 of the Code of Virginia;
3. Be accepted for enrollment or enrolled in
				an approved nurse education program in the Commonwealth of Virginia preparing
				him for examination for licensure as a practical nurse or a registered nurse;
4. If already enrolled in an
				approved nurse education program in the Commonwealth of Virginia, the applicant
				must demonstrate a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.5 in core
				nursing classes;
5. Submit a
				completed application form and appropriate grade transcript prior to the
				established deadline dates;
6.
				Demonstrate financial need, which is verified by the school's financial aid
				officer or authorized person as part of the application process; and
7. Not have an active military obligation.
An applicant who fails to meet all of these requirements
				  shall be ineligible for a scholarship.
Statutory Authority: § 32.1-122.6:01 of the Code of
					 Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 510 - REGULATIONS FOR GENERAL ASSEMBLY NURSING SCHOLARSHIPS › Section 12VAC5-510-30 - Conditions of scholarships

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A.
				Prior to becoming a participant in the General Assembly Nursing Scholarship
				program, the applicant shall enter into a contract with the commissioner
				agreeing to the terms and conditions upon which the scholarship is
				granted.
B. For each $2,000 of
				scholarship money received, the participant agrees to engage in the equivalent
				of one year of full-time nursing practice in a region with a critical shortage
				of nurses in the Commonwealth. The recipient shall notify the department,
				within 180 days of being awarded a nursing diploma or degree, of the type of
				nursing practice to be performed and give the name and address of the employer
				for approval. Voluntary military service, even if stationed in Virginia, cannot
				be used to repay the service obligation required when a scholarship is awarded.
The participant may request approval of a change of practice
				  site. Such requests shall be made in writing. The department in its discretion
				  may approve such a request.
C. If a participant fails to complete his
				studies, the full amount of the scholarships or scholarships received, plus the
				applicable interest charge, shall be repaid. A recipient may terminate a
				contract while enrolled in school after notice to the board and upon repayment
				within 90 days of the entire amount of the scholarship plus interest.
D. If upon graduation a participant leaves
				the Commonwealth or fails to engage or ceases to engage in nursing practice in
				a region with a critical shortage of nurses in the Commonwealth before all
				employment conditions of the scholarship award are fulfilled, the participant
				shall repay the award amount reduced by the proportion of obligated years
				served plus the applicable interest and penalty.
E. All default payments shall be made payable
				to the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Statutory Authority: § 32.1-122.6:01 of the Code of
					 Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 510 - REGULATIONS FOR GENERAL ASSEMBLY NURSING SCHOLARSHIPS › Section 12VAC5-510-40 - Number of applications per student

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Scholarships shall be awarded for single academic years.
				  However, the same student may, after demonstrating satisfactory progress in his
				  studies, which is demonstrated by a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 in
				  core nursing classes, apply for and receive scholarship awards for a succeeding
				  academic year or years. No student shall receive scholarships for more than a
				  total of four years.
Statutory Authority: § 32.1-122.6:01 of the Code of
					 Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 510 - REGULATIONS FOR GENERAL ASSEMBLY NURSING SCHOLARSHIPS › Section 12VAC5-510-50 - Amounts of scholarships

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The number of scholarships awarded shall be dependent upon
				  the amount of money appropriated by the General Assembly, the amount of the
				  funds available within the Nursing Scholarship and Loan Repayment Fund
				  administered by the Board of Nursing pursuant to § 54.1-3011.2 of the Code
				  of Virginia, and the number of qualified applicants. Each recipient shall
				  receive an award of $2,000 per year.
Statutory Authority: § 32.1-122.6:01 of the Code of
					 Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 510 - REGULATIONS FOR GENERAL ASSEMBLY NURSING SCHOLARSHIPS › Section 12VAC5-510-60 - How to apply

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Eligible applicants shall submit a complete application made
				  available by the department on the department's website. A complete application
				  shall include documentation of all eligibility requirements. The deadline for
				  submission of the application shall be announced by the department on the
				  department's website.
Statutory Authority: § 32.1-122.6:01 of the Code of
					 Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 510 - REGULATIONS FOR GENERAL ASSEMBLY NURSING SCHOLARSHIPS › Section 12VAC5-510-80 - Scholarship contract

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Applicants selected to receive scholarship awards by the
				  Advisory Committee shall sign and return a written contract to the department
				  by the specified deadline date. Failure to return the contract by the specified
				  deadline date may result in the award being rescinded. At minimum, the
				  scholarship contract shall include the following elements:
1. The total amount of the award and the
				award period;
2. Agreement to
				pursue an LPN or RN degree in nursing at a school of nursing in the
				Commonwealth of Virginia that is approved by the Board of Nursing;
3. Agreement to begin continuous full-time
				employment in a region with a critical shortage of nurses in the Commonwealth
				within 180 days of the recipient's graduation;
4. Agreement to comply with all reporting
				requirements;
5. Agreement to the
				terms of service requiring continuous full-time nursing practice in the
				Commonwealth for a specified period of time and the terms and conditions
				associated with a breach of contract;
6. Signature of the applicant;
7. Signature of the commissioner or his
				designee; and
8. Other provisions
				as the commissioner may deem appropriate.
Statutory Authority: § 32.1-122.6:01 of the Code of
					 Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 510 - REGULATIONS FOR GENERAL ASSEMBLY NURSING SCHOLARSHIPS › Section 12VAC5-510-85 - Practice site selection

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Each recipient shall perform his service obligation in a
				  region of the Commonwealth with a critical shortage of nurses. A recipient
				  shall perform his service obligation at a practice site in either a health
				  professional shortage area or a medically underserved area. Maps of health
				  professional shortage areas and medically underserved areas shall be available
				  on the department's website.
Statutory Authority: § 32.1-122.6:01 of the Code of
					 Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 510 - REGULATIONS FOR GENERAL ASSEMBLY NURSING SCHOLARSHIPS › Section 12VAC5-510-90 - Reporting requirements

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Each participant shall provide information as required by
				  the department to verify compliance with all requirements of the nursing
				  scholarship program (e.g., verification of employment by submitting a
				  verification of employment form once every six months).
The recipient shall notify the department in writing within
				  30 days if any of the following events occur:
1. Recipient changes name;
2. Recipient changes address;
3. Recipient changes nursing
				program;
4. Recipient changes
				practice site (a recipient is required to request in writing and obtain prior
				approval of changes in practice site) ;
5. Recipient no longer intends or is unable
				to fulfill service obligation as a nurse in the Commonwealth;
6. Recipient ceases to practice as an RN or
				LPN ; or
7. Recipient ceases or no
				longer intends to complete his nursing program.
Statutory Authority: § 32.1-122.6:01 of the Code of
					 Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 510 - REGULATIONS FOR GENERAL ASSEMBLY NURSING SCHOLARSHIPS › Section 12VAC5-510-100 - Breach of contract

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The following may constitute a breach of contract:
1. The recipient fails to complete his
				nursing studies;
2. The recipient
				fails to begin or complete the term of obligated service under the terms and
				conditions of the scholarship contract;
3. The recipient falsifies or misrepresents
				information on the program application, the verification of employment forms,
				or other required documents; or
4.
				The recipient's employment is terminated for good cause as determined by the
				employer and confirmed by the department. If employment is terminated for
				reasons beyond the participant's control (e.g., closure of site), the
				participant shall transfer to another site approved by the board in the
				Commonwealth within six months of termination. Failure of the participant to
				transfer to another site shall be deemed to be a breach of the contract.
In the event of a breach of contract and in accordance with
				  the terms of the contract, the recipient shall make default payments as
				  described in
				  12VAC5-510-30. In the event of a
				  breach of contract where the recipient has partially fulfilled his obligation,
				  the total amount of reimbursement shall be prorated by the proportion of
				  obligation completed.
Statutory Authority: § 32.1-122.6:01 of the Code of
					 Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 510 - REGULATIONS FOR GENERAL ASSEMBLY NURSING SCHOLARSHIPS › Section 12VAC5-510-110 - Deferment and waivers

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A. The
				requirement for continuous engagement in full-time nursing practice may be
				deferred by the board if the scholarship recipient requests a deferment to
				pursue an undergraduate or graduate degree in nursing or related to nursing
				activities. This deferment, if granted, shall not relieve the recipient of the
				responsibility to complete the remaining portion of the obligation upon
				completion of the degree.
B. If the
				participant is in default due to death or permanent disability so as not to be
				able to engage in nursing practice in a region with a critical shortage of
				nurses in the Commonwealth, the participant or his personal representative may
				be relieved of his obligation under the contract to engage in nursing practice
				upon repayment of the total amount of scholarship received plus applicable
				interest. For participants completing part of the nursing obligation prior to
				becoming permanently disabled or in the event of death, the total amount of
				scholarship funds owed shall be reduced by the proportion of obligated years
				served. The obligation to make restitution may be waived by the board upon
				application of the participant or the participant's personal representative to
				the board.
C. Individual cases may
				be considered by the board for a variance of payment or service, pursuant to
				§ 32.1-12 of the Code of Virginia, if the board finds compliance with the
				applicable service requirements or default repayment would pose an undue
				hardship on the recipient.
D. All
				requests for deferments, waivers, or variances shall be submitted in writing to
				the department for consideration and final disposition by the board.
Statutory Authority: § 32.1-122.6:01 of the Code of
					 Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 510 - REGULATIONS FOR GENERAL ASSEMBLY NURSING SCHOLARSHIPS › Form - FORMS (12VAC5-510)

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Verification
				  of Employment for Mary Marshall Nursing Scholarship Program & Virginia
				  Nurse Educator Scholarship Program (rev. 6/2015)
Statutory Authority: § 32.1-122.6:01 of the Code of
					 Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 520 - REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE DENTAL SCHOLARSHIP AND LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAMS › Part I - Definitions › Section 12VAC5-520-20 - Administration of program

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The State Health Commissioner, as executive officer of the
					 Board of Health, shall administer this program. Any requests for deviation from
					 the prescribed definitions shall be considered on an individual basis by the
					 board in regular session.
Statutory Authority
§§ 32.1-122.9 and 32.1-122.9:1 of the Code of
						Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 520 - REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE DENTAL SCHOLARSHIP AND LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAMS › Part II - Dental Underserved Area › Section 12VAC5-520-80 - Population and dentist data

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In order to determine the population-to-dentist ratio, the
					 commissioner shall:
1. Use the
				  population data or projections from the United States Census for independent
				  cities, counties and counties with independent cities within their
				  boundaries;
2. Determine the number
				  of practitioners of dentistry from data secured from the Virginia State Board
				  of Dentistry and the American Dental Association, adjusting for those dentists
				  licensed in Virginia but practicing in other states, the military and retired
				  dentists with active licenses;
3.
				  Calculate this ratio every five years; and
4. Include as dental underserved areas those
				  cities and counties determined to be dental health professions shortage areas
				  as defined by the Department of Health and Human Services or designated a
				  federal shortage area for the practice of dentistry as outlined in
				  42 CFR
				  5.1.
Statutory Authority
§§ 32.1-122.9 and 32.1-122.9:1 of the Code of
						Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 520 - REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE DENTAL SCHOLARSHIP AND LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAMS › Part III - Scholarship and Loan Repayment Awards › Section 12VAC5-520-130 - Eligible applicants

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A. Any
				  currently enrolled dental student in good standing and full-time attendance at
				  Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry who has not entered the
				  first year of an accredited residency shall be eligible for the Virginia Dental
				  Scholarship Program. Preference for the scholarship award shall be given to
				  residents of the Commonwealth, students who are residents of a dental
				  underserved area, and students from economically disadvantaged
				  backgrounds.
B. Any graduate of an
				  accredited dental school in the United States who is establishing a practice in
				  general or specialty dentistry in an underserved area or practicing dentistry
				  in a designated state facility shall be eligible to apply for the Virginia
				  Dentist Loan Repayment Program. General practice dentists will be within five
				  years of graduation from an accredited undergraduate dental program and have
				  existing loans accumulated as a result of their undergraduate dental program.
				  Specialty practice dentists will be within five years of completion of their
				  specialty training and have existing loans accumulated as a result of their
				  undergraduate dental program. Dentists who received Virginia scholarship awards
				  or other scholarships that paid their full tuition and fees are not eligible
				  for the Dentist Loan Repayment Program for the years they received those
				  awards.
Statutory Authority
§ 32.1-122.9 of the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 520 - REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE DENTAL SCHOLARSHIP AND LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAMS › Part III - Scholarship and Loan Repayment Awards › Section 12VAC5-520-140 - Scholarship and loan repayment award

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A Virginia dental scholarship or loan repayment shall be
					 awarded to the recipient upon or following the recipient's execution of a
					 contract with the commissioner for scholarship or loan repayment by practicing
					 dentistry in an underserved area or designated state facility as defined in
					 this chapter.
Statutory Authority
§§ 32.1-122.9 and 32.1-122.9:1 of the Code of
						Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 520 - REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE DENTAL SCHOLARSHIP AND LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAMS › Part III - Scholarship and Loan Repayment Awards › Section 12VAC5-520-150 - Distribution of scholarships and loan repayment awards

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The Virginia General Assembly establishes the total
					 combined appropriation for the dental scholarship and dentist loan repayment
					 programs. Funds shall be awarded for these programs based on the following
					 criteria:
1. Virginia Commonwealth
				  University School of Dentistry shall use the application procedure established
				  by the commissioner and annually submit the names of qualified students to
				  receive scholarships in accordance with the criteria for preference enumerated
				  in 12VAC5-520-130. The total number
				  of scholarship awards will be based on availability of funds. Scholarship
				  awards will be made annually by October 30 to third-year and fourth-year dental
				  students. First-year and second-year students will be considered for an award
				  only in the event of extreme financial need. Individual scholarship recipients
				  may receive a maximum of five scholarship awards.
2. The application period for the Dentist
				  Loan Repayment Program will begin in October with awards made by the end of
				  each fiscal year. Preference for loan repayment awards will be given to
				  graduates of Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry. Individual
				  loan repayment recipients may receive a maximum of four awards upon graduation
				  from dental school. All awards will be competitive and will be based on
				  availability of funds.
Statutory Authority
§ 32.1-122.9 of the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 520 - REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE DENTAL SCHOLARSHIP AND LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAMS › Part IV - Special Requests › Section 12VAC5-520-170 - Special requests for approval

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Special requests for approval of the practice of dentistry
					 in an area in which the ratio does not meet the definition of an area of need
					 shall be considered by the Board of Health on an individual basis. To obtain
					 the board's approval, the scholarship or loan repayment recipient shall
					 substantiate to the board's satisfaction that the ratio does not correctly
					 depict the provision of dental services in the city or county and that
					 additional practitioners are necessary. Examples of situations deserving
					 special consideration may include topography, age or physical health of dental
					 practitioners in the area, and sub-areas of high density population that can be
					 geographically identified and shown to have a ratio less than the state
					 ratio.
Statutory Authority
§§ 32.1-122.9 and 32.1-122.9:1 of the Code of
						Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 520 - REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE DENTAL SCHOLARSHIP AND LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAMS › Part V - Special Circumstances › Section 12VAC5-520-180 - Fractional need

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The Board of Health recognizes that instances will occur
					 when the ratio of dental practitioners to population reflects a fractional
					 share of need. In such instances and in recognition of the advantages that
					 accrue to the dentist and the community from two or more dentists working in an
					 associated or cooperative basis, the commissioner may in his discretion
					 favorably consider the approval of an additional dentist in order to facilitate
					 such an arrangement.
Statutory Authority
§ 32.1-122.9 of the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 520 - REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE DENTAL SCHOLARSHIP AND LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAMS › Part VII - Repayment › Section 12VAC5-520-200 - Repayment

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Repayment requirements for scholarship and loan repayment
					 recipients are as follows:
1. Payment
				  of restitution or repayment of award plus interest shall be due on the date
				  that the recipient is deemed by the commissioner to be in default.
2. The commissioner in his discretion shall
				  permit extension of the period of repayment for up to 24 months from the date
				  that the recipient is deemed to be in default.
3. Partial fulfillment of the recipient's
				  contractual obligation by the practice of dentistry as provided for in this
				  contract shall reduce the amount of restitution by a percentage based on the
				  number of whole months that the recipient has practiced dentistry in an
				  approved location and the total number of months of the contractual obligation
				  the recipient has incurred.
4.
				  Failure of a recipient to make any payment on his debt when it is due shall be
				  cause for the commissioner to refer the debt to the Attorney General of the
				  Commonwealth of Virginia for collection. The recipient shall be responsible for
				  any costs of collection as may be provided in Virginia law.
Statutory Authority
§ 32.1-122.9 of the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 520 - REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE DENTAL SCHOLARSHIP AND LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAMS › Part VIII - Records and Reporting › Section 12VAC5-520-210 - Reporting requirements

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Reporting requirements of Virginia Commonwealth University
					 School of Dentistry scholarship and loan repayment recipients are as
					 follows:
1. Virginia Commonwealth
				  University School of Dentistry shall maintain accurate records of the status of
				  scholarship recipients until the recipient's graduation from dental school. The
				  dental school shall provide a report listing the status of each recipient
				  annually to the commissioner.
2.
				  Each scholarship and loan repayment recipient shall at any time provide
				  information as requested by the commissioner to verify compliance with the
				  practice requirements of the scholarship or loan repayment contract. The
				  recipient shall report any changes of mailing address, change of academic
				  standing, change of intent to fulfill his contractual obligation and any other
				  information that may be relevant to the contract at such time as changes or
				  information may occur. The recipient shall respond within 30 days with such
				  information as may be requested by the commissioner.
Statutory Authority
§ 32.1-122.9 of the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 525 - REGULATIONS FOR PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT SCHOLARSHIPS › Section 12VAC5-525-10 - Definitions

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The following words and terms when used in this chapter shall
				  have the following meanings:
"Approved physician assistant program" means a fully
				  accredited physician assistant school in Virginia as approved by the
				  board.
"Board" or "Board of Health" means the State Board of
				  Health.
"Commissioner" means the State Health Commissioner.
"Department" means Virginia Department of Health.
"Full-time" means at least 32 hours per week for 45 weeks per
				  year.
"Health professional shortage area" or "HPSA" means an area
				  in Virginia designated by the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services as
				  having a shortage of health professionals in accordance with the procedures of
				  the Public Health Service Act (42 USC §
										254e) and implementing regulations ( 42 CFR
				  Part 5 ).
"Interest" means the legal rate of interest pursuant to
				  § 6.2-302 of the Code of Virginia.
"Penalty" means twice the amount of all monetary payments to
				  the scholarship award recipient, less any service obligation completed.
"Physician assistant" or "PA" means an individual who has met
				  the requirements of the Board of Medicine for licensure and who works under the
				  supervision of a licensed doctor of medicine, osteopathy, or podiatry as
				  defined in § 54.1-2900 of the Code of Virginia.
"Practice" means the practice of medicine by a recipient in
				  one of the defined primary care specialties in a location within Virginia that
				  is designated as a health professional shortage area or a Virginia medically
				  underserved area to fulfill the recipient's service obligation.
"Primary care" means the specialties of family practice
				  medicine, general internal medicine, pediatric medicine, and obstetrics and
				  gynecology.
"Recipient" means an eligible registered physician assistant
				  student of an approved physician assistant program who enters into a contract
				  with the commissioner and participates in the scholarship program.
"Virginia medically underserved area" or "VMUA" means an area
				  in Virginia designated by the State Board of Health in accordance with the
				  Rules and Regulations for the Identification of Medically Underserved Areas in
				  Virginia (12VAC5-540) or § 32.1-122.5 of the Code of
				  Virginia.
Statutory Authority: § 32.1-122.6:03 of the Code of
					 Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 525 - REGULATIONS FOR PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT SCHOLARSHIPS › Section 12VAC5-525-20 - Physician assistant scholarship committee

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All scholarship awards shall be made by the physician
				  assistant scholarship committee appointed by the board. The physician assistant
				  scholarship committee shall consist of eight members: four deans or directors
				  of physician assistant programs or their designees, two former scholarship
				  award recipients, and two members with experience in the administration of
				  student financial aid programs. Committee appointments shall be for two-year
				  terms, and members shall not serve for more than two successive
				  terms.
Statutory Authority: § 32.1-122.6:03 of the Code of
					 Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 525 - REGULATIONS FOR PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT SCHOLARSHIPS › Section 12VAC5-525-30 - Eligibility for scholarships

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In order to be considered for a scholarship award, an
				  applicant shall:
1. Be a United States
				citizen, national, or a qualified alien pursuant to
				8
				USC §
										1621;
2. Be accepted for enrollment or enrolled in
				an approved PA program in the Commonwealth of Virginia preparing him for
				examination for licensure as a PA in the Commonwealth of Virginia;
3. If already enrolled in an approved PA
				program in the Commonwealth, the student must have a cumulative grade point
				average of at least 3.0;
4. Submit
				a completed application form and appropriate grade transcript prior to the
				established deadline dates;
5.
				Demonstrate financial need, which is verified by the school's financial aid
				officer or authorized person, as part of the application process; and
6. Not have an active military obligation.
An applicant who fails to meet all of these requirements
				  shall be ineligible for a scholarship.
Statutory Authority: § 32.1-122.6:03 of the Code of
					 Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 525 - REGULATIONS FOR PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT SCHOLARSHIPS › Section 12VAC5-525-40 - Conditions of scholarships

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A.
				Prior to becoming a recipient in the PA scholarship program, the applicant
				shall enter into a contract with the commissioner agreeing to the terms and
				conditions upon which the scholarship is granted.
B. For each $5000 of scholarship money
				received, the recipient agrees to engage in the equivalent of one year of
				full-time primary care medical practice in a HPSA or VMUA within the
				Commonwealth. The recipient shall notify the department, within 180 days of
				being awarded a PA degree, of the type of practice to be performed and give the
				name and address of the employer for approval. Voluntary military service, even
				if stationed in Virginia, cannot be used to repay the service obligation
				required when a scholarship is awarded.
C. If a recipient fails to complete his
				studies, the full amount of the scholarship or scholarships received, plus the
				applicable interest charge, shall be repaid.
D. If upon graduation a recipient leaves the
				Commonwealth or fails to engage or ceases to engage in primary care medical
				practice in Virginia before all employment conditions of the scholarship award
				are fulfilled, the recipient shall repay the award amount reduced by the
				proportion of obligated years served plus the applicable interest and penalty.
				The penalty is twice the amount of the scholarship award received plus
				interest, less any service obligation completed.
E. If the recipient is in default due to
				death or permanent disability so as not to be able to engage in medical
				practice, the recipient or his personal representative may request the board
				waive his obligation under the contract as described in
				12VAC5-525-130.
F. All default
				payments shall be made payable to the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Statutory Authority: § 32.1-122.6:03 of the Code of
					 Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 525 - REGULATIONS FOR PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT SCHOLARSHIPS › Section 12VAC5-525-50 - Number of applications per student

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Scholarships are awarded for single academic years. However,
				  the same student may, after demonstrating satisfactory progress in his studies,
				  which is demonstrated by a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0,
				  apply for and receive scholarship awards for a succeeding academic year or
				  years. No student shall receive scholarships for more than a total of three
				  years.
Statutory Authority: § 32.1-122.6:03 of the Code of
					 Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 525 - REGULATIONS FOR PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT SCHOLARSHIPS › Section 12VAC5-525-60 - Amounts of scholarships

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The amount and number of scholarship awards shall be
				  determined annually as provided in the Appropriation Act and based on the
				  number of qualified applicants. Each recipient shall receive an award of $5,000
				  per year, based upon the availability of funds.
Statutory Authority: § 32.1-122.6:03 of the Code of
					 Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 525 - REGULATIONS FOR PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT SCHOLARSHIPS › Section 12VAC5-525-70 - How to apply

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Eligible applicants shall submit a complete application made
				  available by the department on the department's website at
http://www.vdh.virginia.gov
. A
				  complete application shall include documentation of all eligibility
				  requirements. The deadline for submission of the application shall be announced
				  by the department on the department's website.
Statutory Authority: § 32.1-122.6:03 of the Code of
					 Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 525 - REGULATIONS FOR PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT SCHOLARSHIPS › Section 12VAC5-525-80 - Selection criteria

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Applicants shall be competitively reviewed and selected for
				  participation in the Physician Assistant Scholarship Program based upon the
				  following criteria pursuant to § 32.1-122.6:03 of the Code of
				  Virginia:
1. Qualifications. All of an
				individual's professional qualifications and competency to practice in an
				underserved area will be considered, including eligibility for Virginia
				licensure, professional achievements, and other indicators of competency
				received from supervisors, program directors, or other individuals who have
				previously entered into an employment contract with the individual.
2. Virginia residents. Preferential
				consideration shall be given to individuals who are or have been Virginia
				residents (verification will be obtained by the Virginia Physician Assistant
				Scholarship Program).
3. Residents
				of medically underserved areas. Preferential consideration shall be given to
				individuals who reside in rural, Virginia medically underserved areas, or
				health professional shortage areas (verification shall be obtained by the
				Virginia Physician Assistant Scholarship Program).
Statutory Authority: § 32.1-122.6:03 of the Code of
					 Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 525 - REGULATIONS FOR PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT SCHOLARSHIPS › Section 12VAC5-525-90 - Scholarship contract

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Applicants selected to receive scholarship awards by the
				  physician assistant scholarship committee shall sign and return a written
				  contract to the department by the specified deadline date. Failure to return
				  the contract by the specified deadline date may result in the award being
				  rescinded. At minimum, the scholarship contract shall include the following
				  elements:
1. The total amount of the
				award and the award period;
2.
				Agreement to pursue a degree at an accredited PA program in the Commonwealth of
				Virginia that is approved by the board;
3. Agreement to begin continuous full-time
				employment within 180 days of the recipient's completion of training;
4. Agreement to comply with all reporting
				requirements;
5. Agreement to the
				terms of service requiring continuous full-time primary care medical practice
				in the Commonwealth for a specified period of time and the terms and conditions
				associated with a breach of contract;
6. Signature of the applicant; and
7. Signature of the commissioner or his
				designee.
A recipient may terminate a contract while enrolled in school
				  after notice to the board and upon repayment within 90 days of the entire
				  amount of the scholarship award plus interest.
Statutory Authority: § 32.1-122.6:03 of the Code of
					 Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 525 - REGULATIONS FOR PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT SCHOLARSHIPS › Section 12VAC5-525-100 - Practice site selection

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Each recipient shall perform his service obligation at a
				  practice site in either a health professional shortage area or a Virginia
				  medically underserved area. The recipient shall agree to provide health
				  services without discrimination, regardless of a patient's ability to pay. Maps
				  of health professional shortage areas and Virginia medically underserved areas
				  shall be available on the department's website at
http://www.vdh.virginia.gov
.
Statutory Authority: § 32.1-122.6:03 of the Code of
					 Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 525 - REGULATIONS FOR PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT SCHOLARSHIPS › Section 12VAC5-525-105 - Change of practice site

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Should any recipient find that he is unable to fulfill the
				  service commitment at the practice site to which he has committed to practice,
				  he may request approval of a change of practice site. Such requests shall be
				  made in writing. The department in its discretion may approve such a request.
				  All practice sites, including changes of practice sites, shall be selected with
				  the approval of the commissioner.
Failure of the recipient to transfer to another site shall be
				  deemed to be a breach of the contract.
In the event of a breach of contract and in accordance with
				  the terms of the contract, the recipient shall make default payments as
				  described in
				  12VAC5-510-30.
In the event of a dispute between the recipient and the
				  practice site, every effort shall be made to resolve the dispute before
				  reassignment will be permitted.
Statutory Authority: § 32.1-122.6:03 of the Code of
					 Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 525 - REGULATIONS FOR PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT SCHOLARSHIPS › Section 12VAC5-525-110 - Reporting requirements

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A. Each
				recipient shall provide information as required by the department to verify
				compliance with the practice requirements of the PA scholarship program (e.g.,
				verification of employment in a primary care setting form once every 180
				days).
B. Each recipient shall
				promptly notify the department in writing within 30 days if any of the
				following events occur:
1. Recipient changes
				name;
2. Recipient changes
				address;
3. Recipient changes
				practice site. Recipient is required to request in writing and obtain prior
				approval of changes in practice site;
4. Recipient no longer intends or is able to
				fulfill service obligation as a PA in the Commonwealth;
5. Recipient ceases to practice as a PA;
				or
6. Recipient ceases or no longer
				intends to complete his PA academic program.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 525 - REGULATIONS FOR PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT SCHOLARSHIPS › Section 12VAC5-525-120 - Breach of contract

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The following shall constitute a breach of contract:
1. The recipient fails to complete his PA
				studies;
2. The recipient leaves
				the Commonwealth of Virginia prior to completing studies or service
				obligation;
3. The recipient fails
				to begin or complete the term of obligated service under the terms and
				conditions of the scholarship contract;
4. The recipient falsifies or misrepresents
				information on the program application, the verification of employment forms,
				or other required documents; and
5.
				The recipient's employment is terminated for good cause as determined by the
				employer and confirmed by the department. If employment is terminated for
				reasons beyond the recipient's control (e.g., closure of site), the recipient
				shall transfer to another site approved by the board in the Commonwealth within
				180 days of termination. Failure of recipient to transfer to another site shall
				be deemed to be a breach of the contract.
In the event of a breach of contract and in accordance with
				  the terms of the contract, the recipient shall make default payments as
				  described in 12VAC5-525-40. In the event of a breach of contract where the
				  recipient has partially fulfilled his obligation, the total amount of
				  reimbursement shall be prorated by the proportion of obligation
				  completed.
Statutory Authority: § 32.1-122.6:03 of the Code of
					 Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 525 - REGULATIONS FOR PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT SCHOLARSHIPS › Section 12VAC5-525-130 - Deferments, waivers, and variances

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A. In the event that a recipient is unable to
				find employment at an approved practice site or complete physician assistant
				school, a recipient may request a deferment of service obligation to secure
				employment at an approved practice site or to complete physician assistant
				school in Virginia.
If the recipient is in default due to death or permanent
				  disability so as not to be able to engage in primary care practice in a region
				  designated as a HPSA or VMUA in the Commonwealth, the recipient or his personal
				  representative may be relieved of his obligation under the contract to engage
				  in practice, upon repayment of the total amount of scholarship award received
				  plus applicable interest. For recipients completing part of the obligation
				  prior to becoming permanently disabled or in the event of death, the total
				  amount of scholarship funds owed shall be reduced by the proportion of
				  obligated years served. The obligation to make restitution may be waived by the
				  board upon application of the recipient or the recipient's personal
				  representative to the board.
B. Individual cases of undue hardship may be
				considered for a variance by the board of payment or service pursuant to §
				32.1-12 of the Code of Virginia.
C.
				A variance, waiver, or deferment request must be submitted in writing to the
				department and be approved by the board. These requests shall be submitted on a
				Variance/Hardship Form.
Statutory Authority: § 32.1-122.6:03 of the Code of
					 Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 525 - REGULATIONS FOR PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT SCHOLARSHIPS › Section 12VAC5-525-140 - Fulfillment after default payments

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In the event that a recipient, in accordance with the terms
				  of the contract, fully repays the Commonwealth for part or all of any
				  scholarship award because of breach of contract and later fulfills the terms of
				  the contract after repayment, the Commonwealth shall reimburse the award amount
				  repaid by the recipient minus applicable interest and fees.
Statutory Authority: § 32.1-122.6:03 of the Code of
					 Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 525 - REGULATIONS FOR PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT SCHOLARSHIPS › Form - FORMS (12VAC5-525)

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Verification
				  of Employment form (rev. 1/2022)
Physician
				  Assistant Scholarship Program Application (includes Application Checklist and
				  Requirements) (rev. 1/2022)
Variance/Hardship
				  Form (rev. 1/2022)
Statutory Authority: § 32.1-122.6:03 of the Code of
					 Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 530 - REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE VIRGINIA MEDICAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM › Part I - General Information › Section 12VAC5-530-10 - Purpose

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This chapter sets forth the criteria for eligibility,
					 circumstances under which awards will be made, and the process for awarding
					 Virginia medical scholarships to medical students; the general terms and
					 conditions applicable to the obligation of each recipient of a medical
					 scholarship to practice medicine in a medically underserved area of Virginia,
					 as identified by the Board of Health by regulation, or to practice medicine in
					 a designated state facility as defined in this chapter regulations; and
					 penalties for a recipient's failure to fulfill the practice requirements of the
					 Virginia Medical Scholarship Program.
Statutory Authority
§§ 32.1-12, 32.1-122.5, 32.1-122.5:1,
						32.1-122.6, and 32.1-122.6:01 of the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 530 - REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE VIRGINIA MEDICAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM › Part I - General Information › Section 12VAC5-530-20 - Administration

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The State Health Commissioner, as executive officer of the
					 Board of Health, shall administer this program. Any requests for variance from
					 this chapter shall be considered on an individual basis by the board in regular
					 session.
Statutory Authority
§§ 32.1-12, 32.1-122.5, 32.1-122.5:1,
						32.1-122.6, and 32.1-122.6:01 of the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 - HEALTH › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 530 - REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE VIRGINIA MEDICAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM › Part I - General Information › Section 12VAC5-530-30 - Applicability

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This chapter shall apply to all recipients who begin
					 fulfillment of their scholarship obligation on July 1, 1990, or later; provided
					 that approval given by the commissioner prior to the effective date of this
					 chapter shall remain in full force and effect.
Statutory Authority
§§ 32.1-12, 32.1-122.5, 32.1-122.5:1,
						32.1-122.6, and 32.1-122.6:01 of the Code of Virginia.