# Distance Learning and Telemedicine Loan and Grant Program
> **Rural Utilities Service** · Direct final rule. · Published 1999-03-25 · Effective 1999-05-10 · 64 FR 14355
## Document
- **Document number:** 99-6995
- **Category:** rural-development
- **Sub-agency:** Rural Utilities Service
- **Federal Register citation:** 64 FR 14355
- **CFR reference:** 7 CFR 1703
- **Publication date:** 1999-03-25
- **Effective date:** 1999-05-10
## Abstract

The Rural Utilities Service (RUS) is amending its regulations for its Distance Learning and Telemedicine (DLT) Loan and Grant Program. These amendments will clarify the requirements for the different types of financial assistance offered; streamline policies and procedures for obtaining loans and expanding the purposes for which loan funds can be used; and award grants on a competitive basis.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1999/03/25/99-6995/distance-learning-and-telemedicine-loan-and-grant-program)
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