House Feb. 16 – “Karam” reveals that the Student Loan Fund signed an MOU with the Dental Institute, Department of Medical Services, to pilot a loan to study a dental assistant course. Hoping to create advanced skilled personnel Have a stable career
Mr. Karom Phonphonklang, Deputy Spokesperson of the Prime Minister’s Office, revealed that the government, through the Student Loan Fund (SLF) and the Dental Institute, Department of Medical Services, signed a memorandum of understanding for cooperation in implementing the pilot project for student loans. Study in a vocational course or to upgrade skills, competencies, or learning. (Reskill/Upskill) Expand educational opportunities for the general public according to the new Student Loan Fund Act to produce dental assistants with advanced knowledge and skills. Able to manage dental work by assisting general dentists. and dentists in specialized fields effectively and also have the opportunity to enter the position of dental public health officer in government age
ncies It is beneficial to the public health system of the country.
Mr. Karom said that signing the said memorandum of understanding Open to students who wish to study the dental assistant program at the advanced professional certificate level. To lead to opportunities to have a stable career Including in order to create quality personnel to enter the labor market according to needs. There will be a pilot project implementation period of 2 years (academic year 2023-2024), providing loans for tuition fees not exceeding 50,000 baht/course/person/time. The interest rate is set at 1% per year and the repayment period is not more than 2 years.
‘Student qualifications Students applying to borrow student loans Required to be 18 – 60 years of age, studying in the curriculum/field of study as announced by the Fund Committee, must have made contributions to society or the public for not less than 18 hours within a period of 2 years before applying for a loan. and must not duplicate loans with other characteristics as
of that academic year. Those interested can follow the announcement and additional details of conditions at www.studentloan.or.th,’ Mr. Karom said. .515 .-Thai News Agency
Source: Thai News Agency