Stanford Health Care (SHC) is a qualified tax-exempt employer under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC). Stanford Graduate Medical Education (GME) House Staff’s loan deferment/forbearance/certification forms can be completed by the SHC GME Dept.

• SHC EIN is: 946174066
• Pls. allow 5-10 business days for processing.
• House Staff’s workhours average reported should match your recent academic workhours average. Pls. use the Step-by-Step Guideline below to submit your accurate workhours average if required.
• House Staff is responsible for communicating and submitting your forms to their lenders.
• GME only processes House Staff (Residents/Fellows) requests:
  • Postdoctoral Scholars will need to reach out to Stanford University Office of Postdoctoral Affairs.
  • Non GME House Staff such as SHC employees, need to contact their Stanford Human Resources for assistance.

The Process

• House Staff to submit completed and signed form for their Stanford Health Care training period to StanfordGMELoans@stanford.edu in a secure email. Forms can be submitted in either:
  • PDF Format
  • Use an active form from the lender.
  • Complete only the employee’s portion of the form, sign, date it and send it in a secure email to StanfordGMELoans@stanford.edu.
  • The GME office will complete the employer’s portion of the form and return it to the House Staff in a secure email to upload or share with their lender.
  • Should the lender require the employer’s seal, the seal will be added. The original document with the seal will be kept for the period of one (1) month in the GME office should the House Staff like to pick up the original.
  • e-Format via an electronic system such as DocuSign
  • GME completes the completed form, verifies and processes the request electronically.
  • Borrowers should receive an automatic confirmation from their lender. To check on the status of your form, House Staff are to contract their lender.

GME responsibilities

Will complete the submitted form (PDF or e-formats) for the duration of the House Staff’s training with SHC/GME within 5-10 business days. The completed PDF forms will be returned to the House Staff in a secure email to be uploaded/submitted to their lender.

Loan Certification/Verification Letter
House Staff requiring a loan certification/verification letter, need to send an email to StanfordGMELoans@stanford.edu along with the lender’s requirements and the lender’s full contact information. The GME will write the letter within 5-10 business days and return it to the House Staff in a secure email to be uploaded or shared with their lender.

Useful hints and links:
What does Loan Forgiveness Mean?
In the simplest terms, loan forgiveness, is the removal of a borrower's obligation to repay all or a portion of their loan. The program is designed to encourage and keep skilled employees in the public sector by forgiving some of their student loan balances upon meeting certain requirements.

How do I know if I qualify?
House Staff to contact their lender to see if they qualify.

How does the program work?
Stanford Health Care is a qualifying employer. As House Staff you are eligible to submit loan forgiveness/deferment/certification to the StanfordGMELoans@stanford.edu in a secure email for processing.

When is the best time to enroll?
House Staff can enroll in a loan forgiveness program prior to their Stanford appointment start date. The best time to submit their form is any time after their SHC training.
 

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