Illinois Community Behavioral Health Care Professional Loan Repayment Program
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Applicants must be U.S. citizens, eligible non-citizens, and Illinois residents who have worked for at least 12 consecutive months immediately prior to applying for this program as a behavioral health professional in a community mental health center in an underserved or rural health professional shortage area (HPSA) mental health discipline.
Eligible professions include:
- Psychiatrist
- Advanced practice registered nurse
- Physician assistant
- Psychologist who holds a doctoral degree (Psy.D or Ph.D.)
- Licensed clinical social worker (LCSW)
- Licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC)
- CADC-certified substance use professional
The award amount is based on the applicant's remaining balance on eligible education loans, not to exceed:
- $35,000 per year for a psychiatrist
- $15,000 per year for an advanced practice registered nurse or a physician assistant
- $12,000 per year for a psychologist who holds a doctoral degree
- $6,500 per year for a licensed clinical social worker or a licensed clinical professional counselor
- $2,500 per year for a substance abuse professional
Awards may be received for up to 4 years, and awardees must fulfill a 12 month period as a behavioral health professional in a community mental health center in an underserved or rural HPSA mental health discipline for each year the assistance is received.
A link to the online application is available on the program website.
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