Louisiana § RS 17:3724 - Loan repayment program
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 17:3724 — Loan repayment program, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 17:3724. Loan repayment program
A. The department shall administer a loan repayment program.
B. To be eligible for the loan repayment program, an applicant shall be an athletic trainer, be willing to work for a high school in a rural area, and meet any other requirements which may be established by the department.
C. Educational loans obtained by an eligible applicant for attending an accredited athletic trainer program shall be repaid retroactively after each term of service employed at a high school in a rural area for up to five years depending upon the applicant's length of service. Loans shall be repaid pursuant to the provisions of this Section at the following rates:
(1) Six thousand dollars per year of service if the applicant obtained his degree from a school or program in Louisiana.
(2) Four thousand dollars per year of service if the applicant obtained his degree from a school or program outside of Louisiana.
D. Within three months of the effective date of this Section, the department shall establish an implementation schedule for loan repayments.
Acts 2022, No. 495, §1, see Act.
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 17:3724
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 17:3724 cover?
Section RS 17:3724 ("Loan repayment program") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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