Florida Reimbursement Assistance for Medical Education Program (FRAME)

The 2024 FRAME application cycle is closed. Big changes are coming for the 2024-25 award year. Please check back here for updates

Visit the FRAMEworks portal for more information.

The Florida Reimbursement Assistance for Medical Education (FRAME) program aims to promote the practice of qualified medical professionals in underserved areas of the state. The FRAME program offers annual payments to offset loans and educational expenses incurred during the pursuit of medical, dental, mental health, or nursing degrees and licensure.

New for 2024-25

On March 21, 2024, Governor Ron DeSantis signed components of the 2024 ‘Live Healthy’ legislation package, which bolsters Florida’s health care workforce, broadens access to quality health care, and fosters innovation in the industry. This package included SB 7016, which creates and expands training programs that will help to develop and retain Florida’s health care workforce in order to meet the needs of our growing state.

Specific to the FRAME programs, this legislation expands eligibility for the programs, establishes limits for program participation and awards, and sets forth new volunteer service requirements for program participation.

• Mental health professionals, including licensed clinical social workers, licensed marriage and family therapists, licensed mental health counselors, and licensed psychologists are eligible to participate in the FRAME program.
• Autonomous Practice Advanced Practice Registered Nurses practicing in a health professional shortage area (HPSA) with a score of less than 18 are eligible to participate.
• Dental Hygienists are eligible to participate in the FRAMEdental program.
• The eligible practice settings for the FRAMEdental program have been expanded to include private practice settings.
• The total program funding available for award has significantly increased.
• All applicants must provide 25 hours of volunteer primary care services in a free clinic or through another volunteer program operated by the state to be eligible for an award.

Application Process

Applications will be accepted starting February 15 through March 31, of each calendar year. Mail-in applications will not be accepted.

Please visit the FRAMEworks portal at www.FDOHFRAME.com to begin your application.

Award Amounts

• Physicians: Up to 25 percent of the principal loan amount at time of original application per year (max of four years and $150,000)
• AP APRNs: Up to 25 percent of the principal loan amount at time of original application per year (max of four years and $90,000)
• PAs and RNs: Up to 25 percent of the principal loan amount at time of original application per year (max of four years and $75,000)
• LPNs and RNs: Up to 25 percent of the principal loan amount at time of original application per year (max of four years and $45,000)
• Dentists: Up to 20 percent of the principal loan amount at time of original application per year (max of five years and $50,000 per year)
• Mental Health Professionals: Up to 25 percent of the principal loan amount at time of original application per year (max of four years and $75,000)
• Dental Hygienists: Up to 20 percent of the principal loan amount at time of original application per year (max of five years and $7,500 per year)

All providers must have a license in clear/active status.

All payments are contingent on continued proof of primary care practice in an area defined in section 395.602(2)(b), Florida Statutes, or an underserved area designated by the Florida Department of Health, provided the practitioner accepts Medicaid reimbursement, if eligible.

Eligible Practitioners

• Physicians with primary care specialties, including psychiatrists
• Physician Assistants (PA)
• Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN) with primary care specialties
• APRNs registered to engage in autonomous practice under section 464.0123, Florida Statutes (AP APRN)
• Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN)
• Registered Nurses (RN)
• Licensed clinical social workers, licensed marriage and family therapists, licensed mental health counselors, and licensed psychologists
• Dentists
• Dental Hygienists

All applicants must hold a clear/active Florida license throughout the entire cycle from application submission to receipt of awards if selected.

Visit the FRAMEworks portal for more information.