§12003. Eligibility for loans
An applicant shall be eligible for a loan under this chapter when the chief executive officer, after consultation with the executive committee of the Maine Osteopathic Association, finds that the applicant: [PL 1989, c. 698, §29 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 698, §76 (AFF).]
1. Residency. Has been a resident of this State for a minimum of 3 years at any time prior to application;
[PL 1981, c. 693, §§5, 8 (NEW).]
2. Qualifications. Is attending or will immediately attend an osteopathic college or university accredited by the American Osteopathic Association;
[PL 1981, c. 693, §§5, 8 (NEW).]
3. Financial resources. Will, in the absence of a loan, be deterred by financial considerations from beginning or completing a course of study at an osteopathic college or university; and
[PL 1981, c. 693, §§5, 8 (NEW).]
4. Return to Maine. Shows a genuine interest in returning to this State to practice osteopathic medicine.
[PL 1981, c. 693, §§5, 8 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 698, §29 (AMD).
Structure Maine Revised Statutes
Part 5: POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION
Chapter 423: LOANS FOR CANDIDATES FOR PRACTICE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE
20-A §12002. State Osteopathic Loan Fund (REPEALED)
20-A §12002-A. State Osteopathic Loan Fund
20-A §12003. Eligibility for loans
20-A §12004. Repayment for pre-June 30, 1981 students
20-A §12005. Agreement for osteopathic loan students after July 1, 1981 and prior to January 1, 1993