1. Health Professional Loan Repayment Program (HPLRP)

2. Loan Repayment Programs: Incentives To Encourage Healthcare Professionals To Serve The Medically Underserved

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4. Nurse Corps Loan Repayment Program

5. Nurse Corps Loan Program (LRP)
Federal LRP administered by the Bureau of Health Workforce (BHW) in the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)
Assists in the recruitment and retention of professional nurses in healthcare facilities with a critical shortage of nurses or nursing faculty
Benefits
Pay off up to 85% of your student loans with continued service
Inclusion in a community of providers with a shared mission

6. Nurse Corps LRP Eligibility Criteria
US Citizen or National;
Licensed to practice in the state of proposed service;
Full-time (at least 32 hours/week) at an eligible site (must be in a HPSA) or full-time nurse faculty member at an accredited eligible school of nursing;
Outstanding government or commercial loans for nursing school tuition, fees, and reasonable living expenses ;
Have no other health professional service obligation; and
Have not defaulted on any prior service or Federal payment obligations

7. Eligible Nursing Disciplines
Registered Nurse
Advanced Registered Nurse
Certified Nurse- Midwife
Clinic Nurse Specialist
Nurse Anesthetist

8. Nurse Corps Eligible Sites
FQHCs & FQHC Look-Alikes
Public Hospital
Skilled Nursing Facility
Local Health Department
Ambulatory Surgical Center (outpatient, and cannot be hospital owned)
Home Health Agency
Hospice Program
Nursing Home
Disproportionate Hospital
Critical Access Hospitals

9. Nurse Corps Participation Requirements
Provide a minimum of two years of service at an approved CSF site;
Provide full-time service, 32 hours a week for at least 45 weeks;
Maintain licensure and certifications; and
Agree to provide reasonable, usual, and customary health services

10. Nurse Corps Loan Repayment Amounts
Pays participants a total of 60% of their total qualifying debt
Contracts are renewable for an additional year
Pays 25% of their total qualifying debt (3rd year)
Payments are NOT tax exempt (Federal or state)

11. Nurse Corps Application Process
Applications are available online
Check Nurse Corps LRP Application and Program guidance for deadlines and award selection
Applications are funded by tier and HPSA scores

12. National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Loan Repayment Program

13. NHSC LRP Eligibility Criteria
Providing primary medical, dental or mental health care
Be a US Citizen or a US National
Licensed to practice in the state of proposed service
Currently work or have a contract to work in an NHSC- approved facility or an eligible facility
Outstanding government or commercial loan debt
Have no other health professional service obligation
Have not defaulted on any prior service or Federal payment obligations

14. NHSC LRP Eligible Providers
Physicians (MD or DO)
Dentists
Dental Hygienists
Nurse Midwives
Nurse Practitioners
Physician Assistants
Licensed Clinical Social Workers
Psychiatrist Nurse Specialists
Marriage and Family Therapists
Professional Counselors
Clinical Psychologists

15. NHSC LRP Eligible Sites
FQHCs & FQHC Look-Alikes
Correctional Facilities
Private Practices
Community-Based Health Facilities
Community Mental Health Facilities
Mobile Units
Free Clinics

16. NHSC LRP Participation Requirements
Provide a minimum of 2 years of service at an approved service site
Provide full-time service, 32 hours a week for at least 45 weeks, or half-time service, 20 hours a week for at least 45 weeks
Maintain licensure and certifications
Agree to provide reasonable, usual, and customary health services

17. NHSC Loan Repayment Amounts
Tiered Loan Repayment
Full-time service
HPSA Score of > 14, $50,000 for 2-year contract (Initial Award)
HPSA Score of < 13, $30,000 for 2-year contract (Initial Award)
Half-time Service
HPSA Score of > 14, $25,000 for 2-year contract (Initial Award)
HPSA Score of < 13, $15,000 for 2-year contract (Initial Award)
Contracts are renewable annually after initial obligation until debt is paid off
Payments are tax-exempt

18. NHSC LRP Application Process
Apply via the NHSC portal
Check NHSC LRP Application and Program guidance for deadlines and award notification
Applications are funded by HPSA score

19. NHSC LRP Resources NHSC Home Page NHSC Jobs Center
NHSC Jobs Center
NHSC Application & Program Guidance
Call State Primary Care Office

20. DC Health Professional Loan Repayment Program (HPLRP)
District program administered by the of Health Care Access Bureau in the Community of Health Administration (CHA)
Seeks primary care providers to provide culturally competent, interdisciplinary primary health care services to underserved populations located in Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs)
Benefits
Tax exempt income for loan repayment
Lump-sum payment at start of service
Inclusion in a community of providers with a shared mission

21. DC HPLRP Eligibility Criteria
Be a citizen or permanent U.S. resident
Be licensed and eligible to practice in the District
Propose to practice or currently practice at a certified HPLRP Service Obligation Site (SOS); and
Propose to provide services in a HPSA or MUA
Have no other health professional service obligation

22. DC HPLRP Eligible Providers
Physicians (MD or DO)
Dentists
Dental Hygienists
Nurse Midwives
Nurse Practitioners
Physician Assistants
Registered Nurses
Licensed Clinical Social Workers
Clinical Psychologists
Professional Counselors

23. DC HPLRP Eligible Employment Sites
FQHCs
FQHC Look-Alikes
Other nonprofit facilities
DC Department of Health
DC Department of Behavioral Health
DC Department of Corrections
DC Public Schools

24. DC HPLRP Participation Requirements
Provide a minimum of 2 years of service at SOS
Provide full-time service, 32 hours a week for at least 45 weeks
Maintain licensure and certifications
Agree to provide reasonable, usual, and customary health services

25. DC HPLRP Loan Repayment Amounts
Physicians and dentists eligible to have 100% of total debt paid, not to exceed $148,471*, repaid over 4 years
Two year award contracts: 44% of total unpaid debt, not to exceed $65,327
Other health professionals eligible to have 100% of their total paid, not to exceed $81,657* repaid over 4 years
Two year award contracts: 44% of total unpaid debt, not to exceed $35,929
Contracts are renewable annually after obligation for an additional two years (28% of total debt)
Payments are tax-exempt
* Maximum contract amounts for new contracts adjusted (i.e. increased) annually according to the Consumer Price Index (CPI)

26. DC HPLRP Application Process
Two application periods each year: early fall & early spring
Check bulletins on the HPLRP website
Applications screened based on criteria using a 100-point scale
Applicant must score 80 points to qualify for HPLRP
Applicants notified of award selection by January 1, and June 1

27. DC HPLRP Resources DC HPLRP Home Page
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DC HPLRP Application & Program Guidance
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28. Public Health Careers
Health Policy and/or Advocacy – Federal, State, Non-profit
Public Health Administration - i.e. Federal HHS and state/local health departments
Community Medicine – i.e. public or safety net health clinics (clinical or administrative)
Research - population health
US Public Health Service
public health

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