NHSC Students to Service Q & A Session

NHSC Students to Service Loan Repayment Program Virtual Q&A Session

Thursday, October 19, 2023
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. ET

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Preparing Your Application 

You will need the following documents to submit an application:

• Proof of Status as a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National – submit a copy of a valid U.S. passport, passport card, U.S. birth certificate, or U.S Naturalization Certificate. A driver’s license or a Social Security card are not acceptable.
• Authorization to Release Information Form – authorizes entities identified on the form to disclose information regarding those who have been selected and accept the scholarship award; must be dated and signed.
• Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume – should outline relevant work/volunteer experience and be no more than five pages.
• Proof of Passage of Required Licensing Examinations – medical students must submit documentation verifying they have passed Step 1/Level 1 of the USMLE or the COMLEX; dental students must submit documentation verifying they have passed Part I of the National Board Dental Examination.
• Acceptance Report/Verification of Good Standing – documentation from the school verifying your acceptance or enrollment in good standing; completed and signed by the school official.
• Preceptor Letter of Recommendation – from a primary care preceptor or another individual who can discuss your interest in and commitment to a career in primary care and service to underserved populations and communities; should include a handwritten or digital signature.
• Additional Letter of Recommendation – from an individual who is familiar with your academic, professional, community, and/or civic activities, especially those related to primary care and underserved communities; the letter may include a personal address or organization if letterhead is unavailable and include a handwritten or digital signature. 
• Essay Question – detailed in the Application and Program Guidance, the response should be limited to a 500-word count or less.
• Transcript – from your current educational institution showing at least two semesters of grades; an unofficial transcript is acceptable as long as it has your name, school name, and grade point average (GPA) or may be pass/fail.
• Loan Information Verification – which includes an account statement and a disbursement report.

Additional supporting documentation may also be needed (if applicable) and includes the following: Verification of Disadvantaged Background and Statement Regarding Existing Service Obligation. For additional information, see pages 45-47 of the Application and Program Guidance.

Application Tip: 

While PDFs are preferred, Microsoft Word documents are also accepted. When scanning items, make sure they’re legible and clear.