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10 U.S.C. § 16302 — Education loan repayment program: health professions officers serving in Selected Reserve with wartime critical medical skill shortages

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10 U.S.C. § 16302 — Education loan repayment program: health professions officers serving in Selected Reserve with wartime critical medical skill shortages

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**(a)** Under regulations prescribed by the Secretary of Defense and subject to the other provisions of this section, the Secretary concerned may repay— (1) a loan made, insured, or guaranteed under part B of title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ([20 U.S.C. 1071](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section1071&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.); (2) any loan made under part D of such title (the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program, [20 U.S.C. 1087a](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section1087a&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.); or (3) a loan made under part E of such title ([20 U.S.C. 1087aa](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section1087aa&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.) after October 1, 1975; (4) a health professions education loan made or insured under part A of title VII of the Public Health Service Act ([42 U.S.C. 292](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section292&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.) or under part B of title VIII of such Act ([42 U.S.C. 297](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section297&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.); and (5) a loan made, insured, or guaranteed through a recognized financial or educational institution if that loan was used to finance education regarding a basic professional qualifying degree (as determined under regulations prescribed by the Secretary of Defense) or graduate education in a health profession that the Secretary of Defense determines to be critically needed in order to meet identified wartime combat medical skill shortages. **(b)** The Secretary concerned may repay loans described in subsection (a) only in the case of a person who— (1) performs satisfactory service as an officer in the Selected Reserve of an armed force; and (2) possesses professional qualifications, or is enrolled in a program of education leading to professional qualifications, in a health profession that the Secretary of Defense has determined to be needed critically in order to meet identified wartime combat medical skill shortages. **(c)** (1) The amount of any repayment of a loan made under this section on behalf of any person shall be determined on the basis of each complete year of service that is described in subsection (b)(1) and performed by the person after the date on which the loan was made. (2) The annual maximum amount of a loan that may be repaid under this section shall be the same as the maximum amount in effect for the same year under subsection (e)(2) of [section 2173 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title10-section2173&num=0&edition=prelim) for the education loan repayment program under such section. **(d)** The authority provided in this section shall apply only in the case of a person first appointed as a commissioned officer on or before December 31, 2026.

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10 U.S.C. § 2173 — Education loan repayment program: commissioned officers in specified health professions

**(a) Authority To Repay Education Loans.—** For the purpose of maintaining adequate numbers of commissioned officers of the armed forces on active duty who are qualified in the various health professions, the Secretary of a military department may repay, in the case of a person described in subsection (b), a loan that— (1) was used by the person to finance education regarding a health profession; and (2) was obtained from a governmental entity, private financial institution, school, or other authorized entity. **(b) Eligible Persons.—** To be eligible to obtain a loan repayment under this section, a person must— (1) satisfy one of the requirements specified in subsection (c); (2) be fully qualified for, or hold, an appointment as a commissioned officer in one of the health professions; and (3) sign a written agreement to serve on active duty, or, if on active duty, to remain on active duty for a period in addition to any other incurred active duty obligation. **(c) Academic and Professional Requirements.—** One of the following academic requirements must be satisfied for purposes of determining the eligibility of a person for a loan repayment under this section: (1) The person is fully qualified in a health care profession that the Secretary of the military department concerned has determined to be necessary to meet identified skill shortages. (2) The person is enrolled as a full-time student in the final year of a course of study at an accredited educational institution leading to a degree in a health profession other than medicine or osteopathic medicine. (3) The person is enrolled in the final year of an approved graduate program leading to specialty qualification in medicine, dentistry, osteopathic medicine, or other health profession. (4) The person is

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10 U.S.C. § 2172 — Renumbered § 16302]

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20 U.S.C. § 1087a — Program authority

**(a) In general** There are hereby made available, in accordance with the provisions of this part, such sums as may be necessary (1) to make loans to all eligible students (and the eligible parents of such students) in attendance at participating institutions of higher education selected by the Secretary, to enable such students to pursue their courses of study at such institutions during the period beginning July 1, 1994; and (2) for purchasing loans under [section 1087i–1 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section1087i-1&num=0&edition=prelim). Loans made under this part shall be made by participating institutions, or consortia thereof, that have agreements with the Secretary to originate loans, or by alternative originators designated by the Secretary to make loans for students in attendance at participating institutions (and their parents). **(b) Designation** (1) **Program** — The program established under this part shall be referred to as the “William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program”. (2) **Direct loans** — Notwithstanding any other provision of this part, loans made to borrowers under this part that, except as otherwise specified in this part, have the same terms, conditions, and benefits as loans made to borrowers under [section 1078 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section1078&num=0&edition=prelim), shall be known as “Federal Direct Stafford/Ford Loans”. **(c) Maximum aid** The maximum dollar amount of financial assistance provided under this part to a student shall not exceed the cost of attendance for such student.

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20 U.S.C. § 1071 — Statement of purpose; nondiscrimination; and appropriations authorized

**(a) Purpose; discrimination prohibited** (1) **Purpose** — The purpose of this part is to enable the Secretary— (A) to encourage States and nonprofit private institutions and organizations to establish adequate loan insurance programs for students in eligible institutions (as defined in [section 1085 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section1085&num=0&edition=prelim)), (B) to provide a Federal program of student loan insurance for students or lenders who do not have reasonable access to a State or private nonprofit program of student loan insurance covered by an agreement under [section 1078(b) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section1078/b&num=0&edition=prelim), (C) to pay a portion of the interest on loans to qualified students which are insured under this part, and (D) to guarantee a portion of each loan insured under a program of a State or of a nonprofit private institution or organization which meets the requirements of [section 1078(a)(1)(B) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section1078/a/1/B&num=0&edition=prelim). (2) **Discrimination by creditors prohibited** — No agency, organization, institution, bank, credit union, corporation, or other lender who regularly extends, renews, or continues credit or provides insurance under this part shall exclude from receipt or deny the benefits of, or discriminate against any borrower or applicant in obtaining, such credit or insurance on the basis of race, national origin, religion, sex, marital status, age, or handicapped status. **(b) Authorization of appropriations** For the purpose of carrying out this part— (1) there are authorized to be appropriated to

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20 U.S.C. § 1001 — General definition of institution of higher education

**(a) Institution of higher education** For purposes of this chapter, other than subchapter IV, the term “institution of higher education” means an educational institution in any State that— (1) admits as regular students only persons having a certificate of graduation from a school providing secondary education, or the recognized equivalent of such a certificate, or persons who meet the requirements of [section 1091(d) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section1091/d&num=0&edition=prelim); (2) is legally authorized within such State to provide a program of education beyond secondary education; (3) provides an educational program for which the institution awards a bachelor’s degree or provides not less than a 2-year program that is acceptable for full credit toward such a degree, or awards a degree that is acceptable for admission to a graduate or professional degree program, subject to review and approval by the Secretary; (4) is a public or other nonprofit institution; and (5) is accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting agency or association, or if not so accredited, is an institution that has been granted preaccreditation status by such an agency or association that has been recognized by the Secretary for the granting of preaccreditation status, and the Secretary has determined that there is satisfactory assurance that the institution will meet the accreditation standards of such an agency or association within a reasonable time. **(b) Additional institutions included** For purposes of this chapter, other than subchapter IV, the term “institution of higher education” also includes— (1) any school that provides not less than a 1-year program of training to prepare students for gainful employment in a re

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20 U.S.C. § 1087aa — Appropriations authorized

**(a) Program authority** The Secretary shall carry out a program assisting in the maintenance of funds at institutions of higher education for the making of loans to undergraduate students in need to pursue their courses of study in such institutions or while engaged in programs of study abroad approved for credit by such institutions. Loans made under this part shall be known as “Federal Perkins Loans”. **(b) Authority to make loans** (1) **In general** (A) *Loans for new undergraduate Federal Perkins Loan borrowers* — Through September 30, 2017, an institution of higher education may make a loan under this part to an eligible undergraduate student who, on the date of disbursement of a loan made under this part, has no outstanding balance of principal or interest on a loan made under this part from the student loan fund established under this part by the institution, but only if the institution has awarded all Federal Direct Loans, as referenced under subparagraphs (A) and (D) of [section 1087e(a)(2) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section1087e/a/2&num=0&edition=prelim), for which such undergraduate student is eligible. (B) *Loans for current undergraduate Federal Perkins Loan borrowers* — Through September 30, 2017, an institution of higher education may make a loan under this part to an eligible undergraduate student who, on the date of disbursement of a loan made under this part, has an outstanding balance of principal or interest on a loan made under this part from the student loan fund established under this part by the institution, but only if the institution has awarded all Federal Direct Stafford Loans as referenced under [section 1087e(a)(2)(A) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=g

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42 U.S.C. § 294 — General provisions

**(a) Collaboration** To be eligible to receive assistance under this part, an academic institution shall use such assistance in collaboration with 2 or more disciplines. **(b) Activities** An entity shall use assistance under this part to carry out innovative demonstration projects for strategic workforce supplementation activities as needed to meet national goals for interdisciplinary, community-based linkages. Such assistance may be used consistent with this part— (1) to develop and support training programs; (2) for faculty development; (3) for model demonstration programs; (4) for the provision of stipends for fellowship trainees; (5) to provide technical assistance; and (6) for other activities that will produce outcomes consistent with the purposes of this part.

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42 U.S.C. § 201 — Funding

Beginning with fiscal year 2010, the Secretary shall transfer from the Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund such sums as may be necessary to carry out this part.

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10 U.S.C. § 2130a — Financial assistance: nurse officer candidates

**(a) Bonus Authorized.—** (1) A person described in subsection (b) who, during the period beginning on November 29, 1989, and ending on December 31, 2026, executes a written agreement in accordance with subsection (c) to accept an appointment as a nurse officer may, upon the acceptance of the agreement by the Secretary concerned, be paid an accession bonus of not more than $40,000. The bonus shall be paid in periodic installments, as determined by the Secretary concerned at the time the agreement is accepted, except that the first installment may not exceed $20,000. (2) In addition to the accession bonus payable under paragraph (1), a person selected under such paragraph shall be entitled to a monthly stipend in an amount not to exceed the stipend rate in effect under [section 2121(d) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title10-section2121/d&num=0&edition=prelim) for each month the individual is enrolled as a full-time student in an accredited baccalaureate degree program in nursing at a civilian educational institution by the Secretary selecting the person. The continuation bonus may be paid for not more than 24 months. **(b) Eligible Students.—** A person eligible to enter into an agreement under subsection (a) is a person who— (1) is enrolled as a full-time student in an accredited baccalaureate degree program in nursing at a civilian educational institution that does not have a Senior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps program established under [section 2102 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title10-section2102&num=0&edition=prelim) by the Secretary selecting the person or that has a Senior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps program for which the student is ineligible; (2) has comple

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42 U.S.C. § 292 — Statement of purpose

The purpose of this subpart is to enable the Secretary to provide a Federal program of student loan insurance for students in (and certain former students of) eligible institutions (as defined in section 292o of this title).

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