Sec. 20. Eligibility.
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Sec. 20. Eligibility.
(a)The Commission shall, on an annual basis, receive and consider applications for grant assistance under the program. An applicant is eligible for a grant under the program if the Commission finds that the applicant:
(1)is a United States citizen or permanent resident;
(2)is a resident of Illinois;
(3)is working as a physician, certified nurse practitioner, registered professional
nurse, certified nursing assistant, or licensed practical nurse in a State veterans' home;
(4)is a borrower with an outstanding balance due on an educational loan; and
(5)has not defaulted on an educational loan.
(b)Preference may be given to previous recipients of a grant under the program, provided that the recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements set forth in this Section.
(c)For each year during which an individual receives a grant under this program, he or she must fulfill a separate 12-month period as a physician, certified nurse practitioner, registered professional nurse, certified nursing assistant, or licensed practical nurse in a State veterans' home.