1. (1) Participant: Any person who applies for and is awarded a loan, as provided in Article 8 of Title 34, Chapter 21, Code of Ala. 1975.

2. (2) Eligible Person:

   1. (a) An applicant for admission to a qualified nursing education program approved by the board, who has signed a contract as provided in §34-21-152(b), Code of Ala. 1975.
   2. (b) A student attending a qualified nursing education program approved by the board who is pursuing, or has completed within the five years immediately preceding the current loan term, a graduate degree and expresses the intent to become a nurse educator in a qualified nursing education program, who has signed a contract as provided in in §34—21—152(b), Code of Ala. 1975.
3. (3) Qualified Nursing Education Program. An accredited prelicensure nursing education program conducted by a public two—year or four-year institution of higher education in this state.
4. (4) Immediate: Within six months of graduation or receipt of loan. The Executive Officer may extend the timeline, in adverse circumstances, according to established Board staff guidelines.
5. (5) Period of Obligation: period during which a participant is obligated to work in a qualified nursing education program; 24 months per loan received.

Author: Alabama Board of Nursing

Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §34-21-154.

History: New Rule: Published September 29, 2023; effective November 13, 2023.