Rural Health
Funding by Type: Loan Repayment Programs
Summaries of funding programs are provided by RHIhub for your convenience. Please contact the funder directly for the most complete and current information.
Rural Iowa Primary Care Loan Repayment Program
Loan repayment for physicians that agree to practice in specified locations of Iowa for up to 5 years.
Loan repayment for physicians that agree to practice in specified locations of Iowa for up to 5 years.
Geographic coverage: Iowa
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: Iowa College Aid
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: Iowa College Aid
Texas Physician Education Loan Repayment Program (PELRP)
Loan repayment assistance for physicians who practice in Texas, with priority given to primary care physicians who agree to practice in Health Professional Shortage Areas of the state.
Loan repayment assistance for physicians who practice in Texas, with priority given to primary care physicians who agree to practice in Health Professional Shortage Areas of the state.
Geographic coverage: Texas
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
Utah Health Care Workforce Financial Assistance Program
Loan repayment assistance for healthcare professionals who locate and practice in underserved areas in Utah for at least 3 years.
Loan repayment assistance for healthcare professionals who locate and practice in underserved areas in Utah for at least 3 years.
Geographic coverage: Utah
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: Utah Office of Primary Care and Rural Health
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: Utah Office of Primary Care and Rural Health
Utah Rural Physician Loan Repayment Program
Educational loan repayment assistance for physicians who contract to work in a rural hospital in Utah for a minimum of 2 years.
Educational loan repayment assistance for physicians who contract to work in a rural hospital in Utah for a minimum of 2 years.
Geographic coverage: Utah
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: Utah Office of Primary Care and Rural Health
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: Utah Office of Primary Care and Rural Health
Veterans Affairs Specialty Education Loan Repayment Program (SELRP)
Loan repayment assistance for recent graduates of an accredited medical or osteopathic school that are currently enrolled or matched to a residency specialty identified as a shortage by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. A minimum service obligation of 24 months is required.
Loan repayment assistance for recent graduates of an accredited medical or osteopathic school that are currently enrolled or matched to a residency specialty identified as a shortage by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. A minimum service obligation of 24 months is required.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
West Virginia Medical Student Loan Program
Forgivable loans for medical students in West Virginia who agree to practice in an underserved area of West Virginia upon graduation.
Forgivable loans for medical students in West Virginia who agree to practice in an underserved area of West Virginia upon graduation.
Geographic coverage: West Virginia
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsors: West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission, West Virginia University Institute for Community and Rural Health
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsors: West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission, West Virginia University Institute for Community and Rural Health
Iowa Dental Education Loan Repayment Program/FIND Project
Inactive
Loan repayment assistance for dentists who agree to serve in a rural or underserved area in Iowa.
Loan repayment assistance for dentists who agree to serve in a rural or underserved area in Iowa.
Geographic coverage: Iowa
Application Deadline: Jul 1, 2024
Sponsor: Delta Dental of Iowa
Application Deadline: Jul 1, 2024
Sponsor: Delta Dental of Iowa
New Mexico Allied Health Loan for Service Program
Inactive
Forgivable loans for certain allied healthcare profession students who agree to practice in an underserved area of New Mexico upon completion of their education.
Forgivable loans for certain allied healthcare profession students who agree to practice in an underserved area of New Mexico upon completion of their education.
Geographic coverage: New Mexico
Application Deadline: Jul 1, 2024
Sponsor: New Mexico Higher Education Department
Application Deadline: Jul 1, 2024
Sponsor: New Mexico Higher Education Department
New Mexico Medical Loan for Service Program
Inactive
Forgivable loans for medical students who agree to practice in an underserved area of New Mexico upon completion of their education.
Forgivable loans for medical students who agree to practice in an underserved area of New Mexico upon completion of their education.
Geographic coverage: New Mexico
Application Deadline: Jul 1, 2024
Sponsor: New Mexico Higher Education Department
Application Deadline: Jul 1, 2024
Sponsor: New Mexico Higher Education Department
New Mexico Nursing Loan for Service Program
Inactive
Forgivable loans for nursing students who agree to practice in an underserved area of New Mexico upon completion of their education.
Forgivable loans for nursing students who agree to practice in an underserved area of New Mexico upon completion of their education.
Geographic coverage: New Mexico
Application Deadline: Jul 1, 2024
Sponsor: New Mexico Higher Education Department
Application Deadline: Jul 1, 2024
Sponsor: New Mexico Higher Education Department