WHAT IS THE PHARMACY REWARD PROGRAM?

Qualified Stafford Loan borrowers can receive an interest free loan during the first 48 months of repayment. That means that all payments made on the loan will be applied to principal, no interest is due during the first 48 months of repayment. The goal in this program is simple... to encourage students to study pharmacy and keep prospective pharmacists in Rhode Island where they can make a difference in the lives of many Rhode Islanders.

HOW DO I QUALIFY FOR THE PHARMACY REWARD PROGRAM?

• You have a Stafford loan with the Rhode Island Student Loan Authority or one of our participating lenders.
• Your loans were issued after July 1, 2000.
• You are a licensed pharmacist in Rhode Island.
• You are employed full time by a licensed pharmacy in Rhode Island.
• Consolidation loans are not eligible for this program.

HOW DO I APPLY FOR THE PHARMACY REWARD PROGRAM?

If you are starting college or still in school, contact us at 800-758-7562 for a Stafford Loan application. If you want to start the loan application process right now, press here . If you want us to mail you an application, press here. If you have graduated and are working, contact our College Planning Center of Rhode Island at 401-736-3170 and ask for certification instructions for the Pharmacy Reward Program. You can also request a certification from the College Planning Center by sending an email to ddeblois@cpcri.org.

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