Possible Loan Relief for PT’s
To piggy back our previous entries on student loans, it is worth mentioning that there is a new bill (not approved yet) specifically for PT Student Loan Relief. The bill was introduced by Senator Jon Tester (D-MT) on December 14, 2007 and will aide Physical Therapists who agree to work in rural areas of America after schooling.
A full article on the bill can be found on Medical News Today. In the article APTA president Scott Ward is quoted saying:
"As a result of the extensive education and clinical training required
to become a physical therapist, students often begin their careers with
significant levels of debt," said American Physical Therapy Association
(APTA) President R Scott Ward, PT, PhD. "By relieving some of that
burden to bring more physical therapists to clinically underserved
communities, this legislation will provide lasting benefits for years
to come."
What are your thoughts on the proposed bill? From my view, this would be a great asset for students who grew up in rural America and want to return home to work, as well as, for students who just want to increase access to Physical Therapists throughout the US.
