Public Service Law Loan Repayment Assistance Program (LRAP)

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Public Service Law Loan Repayment Assistance Program (LRAP)

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The purpose of the New Mexico Public Service Law Loan Repayment Assistance Program (LRAP) is to provide legal educational loan repayment assistance to individuals providing public service in state or local government or the non-profit sector in New Mexico to low income or underserved residents.

This is a service-based program, which requires a three (3) year commitment to work in Public Service Law.

Eligible Employers

an organization that is exempt from taxation pursuant to Section 501(c) (3) that provides for the care and maintenance of indigent persons in New Mexico through civil legal services
the Public Defender’s Department
a New Mexico district attorney's office

How much is the award?

Maximum of $7,200 per year
May be eligible for renewal

What are the eligibility requirements?

Annual salary may not exceed $45,000
Have student loans that were obtained for legal education expenses that are not in default
Must have applied to all available legal educational loan repayment programs offered by the applicant’s law school for which the applicant qualifies
Must be employed as a lawyer at an eligible employment site or be seeking employment at an eligible site

How do I apply?

Submit theLRAP Application to:

New Mexico Higher Education Department
Attn: Financial Aid Division
1068 Cerrillos Road
Santa Fe, NM 87505

When is the deadline? Application must be postmarked by February 28.