Heard about the FRAME program? APRN opportunities w/ loan offset
Posted 3 months ago by Jean Aertker
2/19/24: Florida BON Administrative office shared this information:
The Department will be accepting applications on the FRAMEworks Portal, starting February 15, through March 31, 2024.
Visit the FRAMEworks portal for more information.
Florida Reimbursement Assistant for Medical Education (FRAME) aims to encourage qualified health care providers to practice in underserved locations of the state. FRAME provides annual payments to offset loans and educational expenses for studies leading to medical, dental, or nursing degrees and licensure.
Application Process
Applications will be accepted starting February 15 through March 31, of each calendar year. Mail-in applications will not be accepted.
Please visit the FRAMEworks portal atwww.FDOHFRAME.com to begin your application.
Award Amounts
- Up to $20,000 per year for physicians and psychiatrists.
- Up to $15,000 per year for advanced practice registered nurses practicing under section 464.0123, Florida Statutes.
- Up to $10,000 per year for advanced practice registered nurses and physician assistants.
- Up to $4,000 per year for licensed practical nurses and registered nurses.
- Up to $50,000 per year for dentists.
Eligible Practitioners
- Medical Doctors with primary care specialties.
- Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine with primary care specialties.
- Dentists.
- Psychiatrists.
- Physician Assistants.
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN) with primary care specialties.
- APRNs registered to engage in autonomous practice under section 464.0123, F.S.
- Licensed Practical Nurses.
- Registered Nurses.
FRAME Program Required Forms
- FRAME Employment Verification Form
- FRAME Loan Certification Form
- FRAME Dental Employment Verification Form
- FRAME Dental Loan Certification Form
- FRAME New Lender Registration Form
All applicants must hold a clear/active Florida license throughout the entire cycle from application submission to receipt of awards if selected.
Visit the FRAMEworks portal for more information.
About FRAME:
The Florida Reimbursement Assistance for Medical Education (FRAME) program aims to promote the practice of qualified medical professionals in underserved areas of the state. The FRAME program offers annual payments to offset loans and educational expenses incurred during the pursuit of medical, dental, or nursing degrees and licensure.
Application Process
Applications will be accepted starting February 15 through March 31, of each calendar year.
Please let us know if you’re interested, and if you secure a position would like to highlight any of our members who accept this opportunity! It’s a winning combination for the NP in the community, they may serve!