Section 577.210  Eligibility for Application

a)         Individuals eligible to apply for a Psychiatric Medical Student Scholarship shall meet the following requirements:

1)         Be a lawful US and Illinois resident at the time of application;

2)         Be studying medicine, or accepted for enrollment, in an accredited medical school or school of osteopathy located in Illinois;

3)         Exhibit financial need as determined by the Department, using financial analysis information provided by the applicant and accepted by his or her school of medicine or school of osteopathy.  The Department shall find a financial need when the information provided reveals a deficit in available funds for tuition and fees;

4)         Agree to practice full-time in a designated shortage area as a psychiatrist for one year for each year of assistance received;

5)         Agree to accept medical payment; and

6)         Serve targeted populations on a full-time basis. (Section 10 of the Act)

b)         Students receiving monies from other scholarship or loan funds requiring service commitments that prevent the applicant from meeting the requirements of the Psychiatric Medical Student Scholarship shall be ineligible for scholarships described in this Part.