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ARRA Scholarships for Disadvantaged Students
Eligible health professions and nursing schools apply for funds to make scholarships to students
- National Health Service Corps Scholarship Program
- Health Professions Student Loans, Including Primary Care Loans/Loans for Disadvantaged Students
- Nursing Student Loans
- Nursing Education Loan Repayment Program
- Scholarships for Health Professions Students from Disadvantaged Backgrounds
Examples of Funded Projects
Fiscal Year 2008: Scholarships to students of schools of nursing and health professions schools.
Fiscal Year 2009: Scholarships to students of schools of nursing and health professions schools.
Fiscal Year 2010: Scholarships to students of schools of nursing and health professions schools.
The Department of Health and Human Services is the Federal government's principal agency for protecting the health of all Americans and providing essential human services, especially to those who are least able to help themselves.
Contact for ARRA funding: Jim Essel, Division of Health Careers Diversity and Development, Bureau of Health Professions.
Telephone: (301) 443-5799.
Andrea Stampone, Division of Health Careers Diversity and Development, Bureau of Health Professions, Health Resources and Services Administration, Public Health Service, Parklawn Building, Room 8-42, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857.
Telephone: (301) 443-4776.
Use the same numbers for FTS.
Selected Recipients for this Program
| Recipient | Amount | Start Date | End Date | |
| Arizona State University | $ 49,332 | 2010-07-01 | 2011-06-30 | |
| Universidad Interamericana De Puerto Rico, Inc. | $ 73,071 | 2010-07-01 | 2011-06-30 | |
| New York College Of Podiatric Medicine | $ 72,999 | 2010-07-01 | 2011-06-30 | |
| University Of The District Of Columbia | $ 153,680 | 2010-07-01 | 2011-06-30 | |
| University Of Medicine And Dentistry Of Nj (inc) | $ 297,318 | 2010-07-01 | 2011-06-30 | |
| University Of Washington | $ 188,577 | 2010-07-01 | 2011-06-30 | |
| The University Of South Dakota | $ 19,118 | 2010-07-01 | 2011-06-30 | |
| Ohio College Of Podiatric Medicine | $ 6,083 | 2010-07-01 | 2011-06-30 | |
| University Of California, Davis | $ 182,497 | 2010-07-01 | 2011-06-30 | |
| Roosevelt University | $ 60,832 | 2010-07-01 | 2011-06-30 |
Program Accomplishments
Fiscal Year 2008: Over 450 health professions and nursing schools received awards and over 15,000 students were assisted. Fiscal Year 2009: Over 450 health professions and nursing schools received awards and over 15,000 students were assisted. Fiscal Year 2010: Over 450 health professions and nursing schools received awards and over 15,000 students were assisted.
Uses and Use Restrictions
Scholarships may only be expended for tuition expenses, other reasonable educational expenses, and reasonable living expenses incurred while in attendance for the year.
The Secretary is required to make available at least 16 percent of the funds to schools that will provide scholarships only for nursing students.
Schools are required to agree that, in providing scholarships under this program, preference shall be given to students from disadvantaged backgrounds for who the costs of attending the school would constitute a severe financial hardship and disadvantaged students.
The Secretary may not make a grant to a school unless the school is carrying out a program for recruiting and retaining students from disadvantaged backgrounds and have met the eligibility criteria of demonstrating the success of outcome measures.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
Specialized group (e.g.
health professionals, students, veterans): Health/Medical
Beneficiary Eligibility
Specialized group (e.g. health professionals, students, veterans)
Credentials/Documentation
Applicants should review the individual HRSA Guidance documents issued under this CFDA program for any required proof or certifications which must be submitted prior to or simultaneous with submission of an application package. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-87.
Aplication and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
Preapplication coordination is not applicable.
Environmental impact information is not required for this program.
This program is excluded from coverage under E.O.
12372.
Application Procedures
This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-102. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-110. Application information may also be found by visiting www.grants.gov.
Award Procedures
Based upon the availability of funds notice of awards are issued to the eligible schools which in turn select and issue the awards to the eligible students.
Deadlines
Contact the headquarters or regional office, as appropriate, for application deadlines.
Authorization
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act) , Public Law 111-5.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
From 30 to 60 days.
Appeals
Not Applicable.
Renewals
Annual applications are required for all schools.
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
Statutory formulas are not applicable to this program.
Matching requirements are not applicable to this program.
MOE requirements are not applicable to this program.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Each scholarship award is made for 1 year. See the following for information on how assistance is awarded/released: Notice of Grant Award.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports