Loan Repayment

Pay off your student loans while serving communities in need.

The 2012 NHSC Loan Repayment Program (LRP) application cycle is now closed. The program offers primary care medical, dental, and mental and behavioral health providers the opportunity to have their student loans repaid for serving communities in need.  

How It Works
  1. Eligibility
    You Are a Dedicated Primary Care Provider

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    • Licensed to practice in the state in which you will serve your commitment in an NHSC-eligible discipline
    • Looking for a fulfilling experience providing care in communities with a shortage of health professionals
    • With qualifying educational loans
  2. Service
    You Serve a Community in Need

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    • Find a job at an NHSC-approved site
    • Apply to the NHSC Loan Repayment Program
    • Work at least two years at your site – with the option to continue your service and receive additional loan repayment
  3. Support
    You Receive Financial, Professional, and Personal Benefits

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    • Pay off all of your student loans with continued service
    • Access educational, training, and networking opportunities
    • Join a community of providers with a shared desire to serve patients with limited access to health care

NHSC-eligible discipline

  • Primary Care Physician (MD or DO)
  • Dentist (DDS or DMD)
  • Primary Care Certified Nurse Practitioner (NP)
  • Certified Nurse-Midwife (CNM)
  • Primary Care Physician Assistant (PA)
  • Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH)
  • Health Service Psychologist (HSP)
  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
  • Psychiatric Nurse Specialist (PNS)
  • Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT)
  • Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Estimate Your Loan Repayment*

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Estimated Loan Repayment

$0

Program


* Estimates based on 2012 New Awardees. Amounts subject to change.

Nidhi Chander
Member Story

I believe strongly in NHSC’s mission.

Nidhi Chander, M.D.
Orlando, FL

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