SB1256 - Tennessee: Scholarships And Financial Aid

Companion Bill HB1957. Scholarships and Financial Aid - Creates a medical school scholarship-loan program for students studying in Tennessee public or 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 *SB1256 / HB1957 (CORRECTED Increase State Expenditures - $1,659,600 FY07-08 $3,260,800 FY08-09 Bill Summary for *SB1256 / HB1957 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 [...]

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