12VAC5-507-90: Eligibility for the nursing loan repayment program

An eligible applicant for the nursing loan repayment program shall:

1. Be a United States citizen, a United States national, or a qualified alien pursuant to 8 USC § 1621;

2. Be domiciled in Virginia for at least one year as defined in § 23-7.4 of the Code of Virginia;

3. Be a registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, or certified nurse aide;

4. Have graduated from an approved nurse education program pursuant to Chapter 30 (§ 54.1-3000 et seq.) of Title 54.1 of the Code of Virginia;

5. Have a valid unrestricted Virginia license to practice nursing as an RN, LPN, or CNA, a copy of which shall be furnished to the nursing loan repayment program;

6. Have submitted a completed application to participate in the nursing loan repayment program;

7. Have no other contractual service obligation unless completely satisfied before the nursing loan repayment program contract has been signed;

8. Not have an active military obligation;

9. Be employed or have a contract for employment in a long-term care facility within a month of the application date;

10. Not have a history of failing to comply with, or inability to comply with, service or payment obligations;

11. Not have a history of noncompliance within any other state or federal scholarship or loan repayment program; and

12. Have an educational loan balance that can be verified.