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NURSING SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMNURSING SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMProgram Guidance for Program Guidance for
New Scholarship RecipientsNew Scholarship Recipients
October 5October 5thth & 6 & 6thth, 2010, 2010
CAPT Sheila K. Norris, R.Ph, MBACAPT Sheila K. Norris, R.Ph, MBAU.S. Department of Health and Human ServicesU.S. Department of Health and Human ServicesHealth Resources and Services AdministrationHealth Resources and Services AdministrationBureau of Clinician Recruitment and ServiceBureau of Clinician Recruitment and Service
Division of Nursing and Public HealthDivision of Nursing and Public Health
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As a recipient of the Nursing scholarship award,
HRSA is proud to welcome you to the NSP family of
dedicated nursing professionals.
Your nursing training willpave the way to a rewarding careerat an eligible health care facilitywith a critical shortage of nurses.
Welcome FY 2010 NSP Welcome FY 2010 NSP Scholars!Scholars!
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Total of 458 awards made this year! Purpose is to alleviate the critical
shortage of registered nurses in the US.
Eligible Facilities Federally Qualified Health Centers Hospitals Rural Health Clinics State or local Public Health Departments
Ineligible Facilities Assisted Living Facilities Free Standing Clinics that do not qualify as
a critical shortage facilities Private Practice Offices Renal Dialysis Centers
Nursing Scholarship Program OverviewNursing Scholarship Program Overview
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1. Contents of the Welcome Packet
2. Tuition, Stipend, ORC payments
3. NSP Program Requirements
4. Invoicing guidelines for your school
5. Service obligation requirements
Top 5 Things Recipients Top 5 Things Recipients Need To Know:Need To Know:
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Contains important official documents:
NSP Award Letter (already emailed to NSP award recipients)
NSP Program Contract
NSP Program Worksheet
NSP Welcome PacketNSP Welcome Packet
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Tuition and required fees are paid directly to the educational institution.
During the 2010-2011 school year, the NSP will pay a full-time student a monthly amount of $1,289 (before Federal taxes).
FY 2010-2011 ORC payment is $1,931.
Tracking of Stipend/ORC payments operated by Lyceum payment reporting system Web Link: http://pay.lyceum.com
NSP Tuition, Stipend, NSP Tuition, Stipend, & ORC Payments& ORC Payments
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Maintain Full-Time enrollment in program for the duration of the contract term.
Have school/program submit Enrollment Verification forms to the NSP as requested by due date.
Maintain a good academic standing as defined by the institution’s academic policies.
Contact the NSP prior to entering your service commitment.
NSP Program Requirements NSP Program Requirements
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Contact the NSP immediately if any of the following events are anticipated or have occurred:
A. Requests for School Transfers
B. Voluntary Withdrawals or Dismissal from School/Program
C. Leave of Absences (LOA)
NSP Program RequirementsNSP Program Requirements
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Register on the Central Contractor registration (CCR) website.
https://www.bpn.gov/ccr/default.aspx
Create a new account (if one does not already exist).
Obtain a DUNS (Data Universal Numbering System) number.
NSP Invoicing Guidelines NSP Invoicing Guidelines for Educational Institutionsfor Educational Institutions
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Educational Institutions must include the following onInvoices: School Tax ID number DUNS number Invoice number or student's ID number Student's name and last 4 digits of the social security
number School term and term dates Name of school contact responsible for invoicing
and their e-mail address School address to remit payments (must be same as
CCR information) School’s Bank name, address, account and routing
number for electronic payment A breakdown of each required fee (see listing of
eligible/ineligible tuition and required fees)
NSP Invoicing Guidelines for NSP Invoicing Guidelines for Educational Institutions: InvoicingEducational Institutions: Invoicing
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Alternative Sources of Funding (other than the NSP):1. If tuition/or fees are paid in full or partially by other grants
(e.g. Pell Grants) or scholarships, recipients should:A. Return or Cancel payments to the funding source and
invoice the NSP for the tuition and fees owed. ORB. Continue the other source of funding and submit an
invoice to the NSP for any portion of the tuition and/or fees that were not paid. Please send itemized invoice. ORExample -If a recipient’s tuition/fees totals $12,500 and the recipient accepts a Pell Grant in the amount of $2,500, than the total amount billed to the NSP should equal $10,000.
C. If the other funding source pays for full tuition and fees, do not invoice the NSP. Please send an e-mail to the designated NSP Service Team stating that no payment is being requested for the student for the particular term/semester.
NSP Guidelines for NSP Guidelines for Educational Institutions: Invoicing Educational Institutions: Invoicing
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Scholarship Recipients are responsible for thefollowing Service Requirements within 6 months fromdate of graduation:
1. Take nursing examination & obtain permanent licensure/certification.
2. Submit proof of licensure/certification
3. Receive approval from the NSP of an eligible site.
Failure to provide documentation and receive priorapproval for site will delay credit for time toward serviceobligation.
NSP Service Obligation: NSP Service Obligation: PreparationPreparation
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How long do I have to serve after graduation?
Full-Time Contract signed: Recipients incur a 1 year full-time
service obligation for each full or partial school year of support given with a minimum of 2 year service commitment.
NSP Service Obligation NSP Service Obligation RequirementsRequirements
Any Questions??Any Questions??
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Nursing Scholarship Program Nursing Scholarship Program Contact ListContact List
General Contact Number (301) 594-4098
RED TEAM
States Analysts are assigned to:
Email: [email protected]
DC, DE, HI, ID, KS, MA, ME, MN, MS, ND, NM, RI, UT, VI, VT, WA, GA, FL, PA, OK, TX
GREEN TEAM
States Analysts are assigned to:
Email: [email protected] AL, AR, CT, IA, IL, IN, KY, MI, NJ, SC, TN, VA, WI, W, AK, LA, NE, NV, NY, WV
SILVER TEAM States Analysts are assigned to:
Email: [email protected] AZ, CA, CO, MO, MT, NC, NH, OH, OR, PR, SD, MD
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Reference InformationReference Information
NSP Web Site - http://www.hrsa.gov/loanscholarships/scholarships/Nursing/
NSP General Mailbox – [email protected]
General Contact Number(301) 594-4098 or (301) 594-4400
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