Or. Admin. Code § 575-073-0040

Current through Register Vol. 64, No. 1, January 1, 2025

Section 575-073-0040 - Terms of Agreement

Nurses or prospective nurses who are selected to participate in the Nursing Services Program shall agree that:

(1) For each year of nursing school, the applicant shall designate an amount from the student loans borrowed by the student, not to exceed $8,800, or the amount determined under section (4) of this rule, as a qualifying loan subject to repayment through this program.

(2) Within the four years following the execution of a Nursing Services Agreement, a participant agrees to practice for at least two years in a nursing critical shortage area in Oregon.

(3) For not less than two, nor more than four years, that a participant in the Nursing Services Program serves in a nursing critical shortage area in Oregon, the Commission shall annually pay:

(a) For full-time practice, an amount equal to 25 percent of the total of all qualifying loans made to the nurse.

(b) For part-time practice, a prorated amount equal to between 12.5 percent and 24 percent of the total of all qualifying loans made to the participant.

(4) On July 1 of each year, beginning in 2002 and ending in 2007, the Commission shall adjust the maximum dollar amount allowed under section (1) of this rule as a qualifying loan as specified in ORS 348.115.

Or. Admin. Code § 575-073-0040

OSAC 2-2002, f. & cert. ef. 2-6-02

Stat. Auth.: ORS 348

Stats. Implemented: SB 331, 2001 OLA