HCS HB 247 -- NURSING STUDENT LOAN PROGRAM (Loehner) COMMITTEE OF ORIGIN: Committee on Higher Education This substitute revises the definition of "eligible student" as it relates to the Nursing Student Loan Program to allow individuals seeking doctoral degrees in nursing or those with a master of science in nursing seeking a doctorate in education to participate in the loan program. Doctoral applicants may be part-time students. FISCAL NOTE: No impact on state funds in FY 2010, FY 2011, and FY 2012.Copyright (c) Missouri House of Representatives