Rural Health Funding & Opportunities: Loans, loan repayment, and loan forgiveness for health careers

Illinois National Health Service Corps State Loan Repayment Program Inactive
Loan repayment assistance for physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurse midwives, dentists, and psychiatrists who agree to serve in a Health Professional Shortage Area of Illinois.

Geographic coverage: Illinois
Application Deadline: Sponsor: Illinois Center for Rural Health

North Dakota Dental Loan Repayment Program
Loan repayment assistance for dentists who agree to practice in an area of North Dakota that the State Health Council identifies as having a defined need for services.

Geographic coverage: North Dakota
Application Deadline: Feb 28, 2026
Sponsor: North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services

North Dakota Federal Loan Repayment Program
Loan repayment assistance for certain health professionals who agree to practice in a Health Professional Shortage Area of North Dakota.

Geographic coverage: North Dakota
Application Deadline: Feb 28, 2026
Sponsor: North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services

North Dakota Healthcare Professional Student Loan Repayment
Loan repayment assistance for certain healthcare professionals who agree to practice in an approved area of North Dakota.

Geographic coverage: North Dakota
Application Deadline: Feb 28, 2026
Sponsor: North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services

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.

Geographic coverage: Florida
Application Deadline: Mar 1, 2026
Sponsor: Florida Department of Education

West Virginia Health Sciences Service Program
Loan repayment assistance for specific health professions students who agree to practice in an underserved area of West Virginia upon graduation.

Geographic coverage: West Virginia
Application Deadline: Mar 1, 2026
Sponsor: College Foundation for West Virginia

West Virginia Mental Health Loan Repayment Program
Loan repayment for mental health professionals who agree to deliver therapy or counseling services in underserved areas of West Virginia.

Geographic coverage: West Virginia
Application Deadline: Mar 1, 2026
Sponsor: West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission

Washington Health Corps Loan Repayment Program
Loan repayment assistance for primary care health professionals who agree to practice in a shortage area of Washington.

Geographic coverage: Washington
Application Deadline: Mar 6, 2026
Sponsor: Washington Student Achievement Council

Maryland Janet L. Hoffman Loan Assistance Repayment Program
Loan repayment assistance for Maryland residents who provide public service in Maryland, such as nurses, counselors, teachers, lawyers, therapists, and social workers that serve low-income, underserved, or underrepresented populations.

Geographic coverage: Maryland
Application Deadline: Mar 15, 2026
Sponsor: Maryland Higher Education Commission

Illinois Community Behavioral Health Care Professional Loan Repayment Program
Loan repayment assistance for qualified mental health and substance use professionals who agree to practice in rural areas in Illinois.

Geographic coverage: Illinois
Application Deadline: May 31, 2026
Sponsor: Illinois Student Assistance Commission

Rural Health Funding by Topic: Loans, loan repayment, and loan forgiveness for health careers

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Funding by Topic: Loans, loan repayment, and loan forgiveness for health careers