Delaware State Loan Repayment Program

DHCC@delaware.gov

The Delaware State Loan Repayment Program offers loan repayment assistance for healthcare professionals who agree to practice in an approved area of Delaware.

Applicants must agree to practice for a minimum of 2 years.

The following healthcare professions are eligible to apply:

Advanced disciplines:

• Allopathic medicine
• Osteopathic medicine
• General and pediatric dentistry

Mid-level disciplines:

• Certified nurse-midwife
• Heath services psychologist
• Licensed alcohol and drug abuse counselors
• Licensed clinical social worker
• Licensed professional counselor
• Marriage and family therapist
• Nurse practitioner
• Pharmacist
• Physician's assistant
• Psychiatric nurse specialist
• Registered dental hygienist
• Registered nurse

Eligibility requirements:

• Have completed training in an accredited graduate training program
• Have qualifying educational loans, which are not in default
• Possess an active and valid Delaware license
• Practice in a HRSA-eligible discipline
• Provide services in a HRSA-qualified public or nonprofit facility located in a Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA)
• Practice full-time (40 hours per week) providing primary health services
• Provide services for a minimum of 2 years
• Accept Medicare, Medicaid, and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) reimbursements utilizing a sliding fee scale and see all patients regardless of ability to pay
• Not have any other health professional service obligation
• Not have breached a prior service obligation
• Not have a current default on any federal payment obligation
• Not have a current default on court-ordered child support payments
• Not have any federal judgment liens
• Not had any debt written off as uncollectible
• Not have received a waiver of any federal service or payment obligation
• Not have been convicted of any felony
• Not have been convicted or found guilty of, or disciplined by this or any other state licensing board or agency, for unprofessional conduct

Up to $100,000 based on profession and evaluation of the application.

Follow the instructions on the how and when do I apply tab.

Completed applications may be submitted by:

Mail:
Delaware Health Care Commission
ATTN: SLRP Program Director
1901 N. DuPont Highway
New Castle, DE 19720

Email:
DHCC@delaware.gov