SB1255 - Tennessee: Scholarships And Financial Aid

Companion Bill HB1955. Scholarships and Financial Aid - Creates a medical school scholarship-loan program for students studying in Tennessee private medical schools who agree to practice in Tennessee one year for each year of the scholarship. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 4. Fiscal Summary for *SB1255 / HB1955 (CORRECTED) Increase State Expenditures - $ 874,400 FY07-08 $1,690,600 FY08-09 Bill Summary for *SB1255 / HB1955 This bill establishes a scholarship program for students to attend in-state medical schools, including allopathic and osteopathic medical schools. The Tennessee student assistance corporation (TSAC) would award scholarships, to the extent funds are available, to persons who declare an intent to become physicians and practice medicine in this state and who: (1) Are U.S. citizens and Tennessee residents;[...]

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