Mo. Rev. Stat. § 191.607: Qualifications for eligibility established by department.

The department shall adopt and promulgate regulations establishing standards for determining eligible persons for loan repayment pursuant to sections 191.600 to 191.615. These standards shall include, but are not limited to the following:

(1) Citizenship or permanent residency in the United States;

(2) Residence in the state of Missouri;

(3) Authorization to practice as any type of health professional designated in section 191.600;

(4) Practice in an area of defined need; and

(5) Submission of an application for loan repayment.