REWARDS

FOR NURSES & INTERNSHIPS

More ways to help pay for college.

NURSING REWARD PROGRAM
NURSING REWARD PROGRAM

Pay zero interest on your loan for up to four years when you are a new nurse working in RI. 

INTERNSHIP REWARD PROGRAM
INTERNSHIP REWARD PROGRAM

Earn $2,000 in student loan forgiveness on your non-federal RISLA loans for completing either a one, 3 credit internship or three, 1 credit internships.

NURSING REWARD PROGRAM

is designed to lower interest rates to ZERO percent for 48 months of loan repayment following acceptance into the Nursing Reward Program for qualifying borrowers who have one or more RISLA Student Loans and/or RISLA Parent Loans.  

 

Low Fixed Rate

The RISLA Student Loans and RISLA Parent Loans are low fixed-rate state-based education loans.

Nursing in Rhode Island

The nursing reward program is available to nursing graduates working in direct patient care at a nursing facility in Rhode Island.

 

 

Interest Forgiveness

While interest forgiveness is in effect, a borrower’s entire payment is applied to principal, reducing the monthly payment amount for 48 months during repayment and lowering the total finance charges the borrower pays over the life of the loan.

Payment Reduction

This payment reduction eases the financial burden faced after graduation. In addition, it offers the opportunity for new nurses to provide Rhode Islanders with the top-notch medical care they deserve.

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HOW TO APPLY

NURSES REWARDS PROGRAM APPLICATION.

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ELIGIBILITY

If you have graduated and want to apply for RISLA’s Nursing Rewards, here is a list of eligibility requirements.

For any questions, please contact RISLA at 800-758-7562 or email us, and a representative will be available to assist you.

NOTE: Certain loans may qualify for a loan forgiveness program. The FlexCredit education loan program is a state-based loan that does not currently qualify for any loan forgiveness programs. It is not a federal student loan. As a non-federal loan, FlexCredit does not qualify for federal forgiveness programs.

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  • Borrowers must have a RISLA Student Loan or student's parent must have a RISLA Parent Loan on behalf of the student with RISLA issued on or after July 1, 2011.

  • The student must become a licensed registered nurse.

  • The student must be employed by a licensed healthcare facility in Rhode Island and work at least 20 hours per week with the responsibility of direct patient care.

  • Individuals who were licensed registered nurses prior to taking out a RISLA Student Loan or RISLA Parent Loan are NOT eligible for any rewards under this program.

  • Please note that federal loans are not eligible for this program.

  • Other restrictions may apply.

REWARDS FOR INTERNSHIPS

Loan Forgiveness for Internships

RISLA’s Loan Forgiveness for Internship programs aim to help reduce student loan indebtedness while helping students improve their marketability to employers after college.

Even when Internships don't lead to full-time employment, they are an excellent way for students to make professional connections, learn skills needed in the workplace, and add relevant work experience to their resumes. 

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HOW IT WORKS

Students

Students can earn loan forgiveness up to $2,000 by completing eligible internship(s) and applying for RISLA’s Loan Forgiveness for Internships program within one year of graduation

Loan Forgiveness

Will be awarded to qualifying borrowers on non-federal education loans held by RISLA with an outstanding balance.

Application Process

Students must apply to RISLA within one year of college graduation in order to be considered for this program

Award Amount

If eligible, applicants will be awarded loan forgiveness up to $2,000 after graduation.

Outstanding Balance

In cases where the outstanding RISLA Student Loan balance is less than $2,000 at the time the student becomes eligible for this program, the student shall receive a credit on their outstanding balance only. 

ELIGIBILITY

Internships Applicants
  • The internship must be after 5/1/13, maybe in RI or out-of-state, and may be paid or unpaid.

  • Students must be a Rhode Island resident or attend an RI institution of higher education.

  • The internship award is only applicable once per student. 

  • Internship(s) can either be one 3 credit internship or three 1 credit internships and be on the transcript, validated, and certified by an institution of higher education.
  • The borrower may not use an internship that was required to graduate.

  • The borrower may not use an internship required to graduate. Forgiveness will be awarded after graduation.

  • Students must apply for loan forgiveness within one year of graduation date from college.

  • Internship award may only be applied to one RISLA Student Loan, RISLA Graduate Student Loan, or RISLA Parent Loan.
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