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    Frequently asked questions

    Search eligibility, payments, employment, and how to apply. Each answer follows the program's published questions.

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    • About the program4
    • Financial benefits5
    • Employment and service6
    • Applying7

    About the program

    What the program is, who can receive funds, and whether students can start.

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    Financial benefits

    Which loans qualify, how the stipend works, when payments arrive, and taxes.

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    Employment and service

    Where you can work, leave, transfers, and what happens if you cannot finish three years.

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    Applying

    What to submit, how review works, and when the three-year commitment starts.

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    See whether you qualify

    Check eligibility in a few questions, or contact the team that supports your region.

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    The Nurses for Nursing Homes is a recruitment and retention program of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, supporting nurses who care for residents in Medicare- and Medicaid-certified long-term care facilities.

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