Public Service Law Loan Repayment Assistance Program (LRAP)

 

New applications will be available July 1, 2008!

 

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 the LRAP 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 August 29. 

 

Click here to download the Employment Verification Form.