Rural Health
Funding by Topic: Financial aid for health career education
Summaries of funding programs are provided by RHIhub for your convenience. Please contact the funder directly for the most complete and current information.
Iowa Dental Education Loan Repayment Program/FIND Project
Loan repayment assistance for dentists who agree to serve in a rural or high priority county in Iowa.
Loan repayment assistance for dentists who agree to serve in a rural or high priority county in Iowa.
Geographic coverage: Iowa
Application Deadline: Jul 1, 2026
Sponsor: Delta Dental of Iowa
Application Deadline: Jul 1, 2026
Sponsor: Delta Dental of Iowa
New Mexico Allied Health Loan for Service Program
Forgivable loans for certain allied healthcare profession students who agree to practice in a healthcare shortage area of New Mexico upon completion of their education.
Forgivable loans for certain allied healthcare profession students who agree to practice in a healthcare shortage area of New Mexico upon completion of their education.
Geographic coverage: New Mexico
Application Deadline: Jul 1, 2026
Sponsor: New Mexico Higher Education Department
Application Deadline: Jul 1, 2026
Sponsor: New Mexico Higher Education Department
New Mexico Medical Loan for Service Program
Forgivable loans for medical students who agree to practice in a healthcare shortage area of New Mexico upon completion of their education.
Forgivable loans for medical students who agree to practice in a healthcare shortage area of New Mexico upon completion of their education.
Geographic coverage: New Mexico
Application Deadline: Jul 1, 2026
Sponsor: New Mexico Higher Education Department
Application Deadline: Jul 1, 2026
Sponsor: New Mexico Higher Education Department
New Mexico Nursing Loan for Service Program
Forgivable loans for nursing students who agree to practice in a healthcare shortage area of New Mexico upon completion of their education.
Forgivable loans for nursing students who agree to practice in a healthcare shortage area of New Mexico upon completion of their education.
Geographic coverage: New Mexico
Application Deadline: Jul 1, 2026
Sponsor: New Mexico Higher Education Department
Application Deadline: Jul 1, 2026
Sponsor: New Mexico Higher Education Department
Hawaii Healthcare Education Loan Repayment Program (HELP)
Loan repayment assistance for certain healthcare professionals in Hawaii in return for at least 2 years of service in rural and other medically underserved areas of the state.
Loan repayment assistance for certain healthcare professionals in Hawaii in return for at least 2 years of service in rural and other medically underserved areas of the state.
Geographic coverage: Hawaii
Application Deadline: Jul 5, 2026
Sponsor: Hawaii and Pacific Basin Area Health Education Centers
Application Deadline: Jul 5, 2026
Sponsor: Hawaii and Pacific Basin Area Health Education Centers
Nebraska Graduate Trainee Support Program
Financial support for master's level students in certain behavioral health programs in Nebraska during advanced practicum or internship experiences that serve rural, public sector, or justice-involved communities.
Financial support for master's level students in certain behavioral health programs in Nebraska during advanced practicum or internship experiences that serve rural, public sector, or justice-involved communities.
Geographic coverage: Nebraska
Application Deadline: Jul 10, 2026
Sponsor: Behavioral Health Education Center of Nebraska
Application Deadline: Jul 10, 2026
Sponsor: Behavioral Health Education Center of Nebraska
Oklahoma Nursing Student Assistance Program
Forgivable loans for Oklahoma students pursuing nursing degrees in return for agreeing to practice in Oklahoma upon graduation. Priority is placed on practicing in rural communities.
Forgivable loans for Oklahoma students pursuing nursing degrees in return for agreeing to practice in Oklahoma upon graduation. Priority is placed on practicing in rural communities.
Geographic coverage: Oklahoma
Application Deadline: Jul 15, 2026
Sponsor: State of Oklahoma Health Care Workforce Training Commission
Application Deadline: Jul 15, 2026
Sponsor: State of Oklahoma Health Care Workforce Training Commission
Louisiana State Loan Repayment Program
Loan repayment assistance for specific primary care, mental health, and oral health providers who agree to practice in Health Professional Shortage Areas of Louisiana.
Loan repayment assistance for specific primary care, mental health, and oral health providers who agree to practice in Health Professional Shortage Areas of Louisiana.
Geographic coverage: Louisiana
Application Deadline: Jul 31, 2026
Sponsor: Louisiana Department of Health
Application Deadline: Jul 31, 2026
Sponsor: Louisiana Department of Health
Montana Rural Physician Incentive Program (MRPIP)
Loan repayment assistance for physicians who agree to practice in rural and healthcare shortage areas of Montana.
Loan repayment assistance for physicians who agree to practice in rural and healthcare shortage areas of Montana.
Geographic coverage: Montana
Application Deadline: Aug 1, 2026
Sponsor: Montana University System
Application Deadline: Aug 1, 2026
Sponsor: Montana University System
Florida Nursing Student Loan Forgiveness Program
Loan repayment assistance for nursing personnel who agree to serve in areas of Florida where there are critical nursing shortages.
Loan repayment assistance for nursing personnel who agree to serve in areas of Florida where there are critical nursing shortages.
Geographic coverage: Florida
Application Deadline: Sep 1, 2026
Sponsor: Florida Department of Education
Application Deadline: Sep 1, 2026
Sponsor: Florida Department of Education