5.   To be eligible to participate in the program, a direct care professional shall:

   a.   be a resident of the State and maintain domicile in the State during participation in the program;

   b.   have successfully completed an approved course of study within a one-year period prior to being hired as a full-time direct care professional at a qualified facility;

   c.   have been initially hired as a full-time direct care professional at a qualified facility on or after the date of enactment of this act; and

   d.   have an outstanding balance with a State or federal student loan program and not be in default on any student loan.

   L.2005,c.157,s.5.