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

Will Doctors Trade 5 Years In Rural Hawaiʻi For Free Med School?

Jun 2, 2026 - A new program in Hawaii offers free medical school in exchange for practicing in a rural Hawaiian community for 5 years. Describes the physician shortages in Hawaii and profiles some of the students already participating in the program, which is funded through the state's Rural Health Transformation Program.

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UVM Offers Student Loan Forgiveness to Keep Primary Care Doctors in Vermont

May 25, 2026 - Discusses a loan forgiveness program for rural practicing Vermont physicians as a strategy to recruit and retain rural physicians.

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VA Loan Repayment Program Applications Now Open

May 5, 2026 - Announces the opening of the VA Specialty Education Loan Repayment Program (SELRP), providing loan repayment support to recent physician graduates in exchange for clinical service at a VA facility. Details program eligibility and application information. The SELRP application cycle will close May 31, 2026.

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