Alaska Supporting Health Care Access through Loan Repayment (SHARP-I)
Supporting Healthcare Access through Loan Repayment - I (SHARP-I) offers loan repayment assistance to certain healthcare professionals in exchange for agreeing to practice for a minimum of 2 years in a Health Professional Shortage Area of Alaska.
The following healthcare professionals are eligible to apply:
Alaska Tier 1 healthcare professionals:
- Primary care physician (MD or DO), including psychiatrist
- Pharmacist
- Dentist (DDS or DMD)
- Nurse practitioner (DNP)
- Psychologist (PhD or PsyD)
Alaska Tier 2 healthcare professionals:
- Nurse practitioner (NP)
- Physician assistant
- Registered nurse
- Certified nurse midwife
- Clinical social worker (LCSW)
- Psychiatric nurse specialist (PNS)
- Licensed professional counselor (LPC)
- Marriage and family therapist (MFT)
- Dental hygienist
Up to $35,000 a year for Tier 1 practitioners and up to $20,000 a year for Tier 2 practitioners.
A 2 year commitment providing at least 80% direct patient care at eligible primary care, mental health, and oral health practice sites located in a federally designated Health Professional Shortage Area.
Submit the online inquiry form to begin the application process.
For complete information about funding programs, including your
application status, please contact funders directly. Summaries are provided
for your convenience only. RHIhub does not take part in application processes
or monitor application status.