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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a)Eligibility.--An individual is eligible to participate in the Specialty Education Loan Repayment Program if the individual--
(1) will be eligible for appointment under section 7401 of this title to work in an occupation described in section 7692 of this title;
(2) owes any amount of principal or interest under a loan, the proceeds of which were used by or on behalf of that individual to pay costs relating to a course of education or training which led to a degree that qualified the individual for the position referred to in paragraph (1); and
(3) is--
(A) recently graduated from an accredited medical or osteopathic school and matched to an accredited residency program in a medical specialty described in section 7692 of this title; or
(B) a physician in training in a medical specialty described in section 7692 of this title with more than 2 years remaining in such training.
(b)Preferences.--In selecting individuals for participation in the Specialty Education Loan Repayment Program under this subchapter, the Secretary may give preference to the following:
(1) Individuals who are, or will be, participating in residency programs in health care facilities--
(A) located in rural areas;
(B) operated by Indian tribes, tribal organizations, or the Indian Health Service; or
(C) affiliated with underserved health care facilities of the Department.
(2) Veterans.
(c)Covered costs.--For purposes of subsection (a)(2), costs relating to a course of education or training include--
(1) tuition expenses;
(2) all other reasonable educational expenses, including expenses for fees, books, equipment, and laboratory expenses; and
(3) reasonable living expenses.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - 38 U.S.C. § 7693 - U.S. Code - Unannotated Title 38. Veterans' Benefits § 7693. Eligibility; preferences; covered costs - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/us/title-38-veterans-benefits/38-usc-sect-7693/
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