https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/topics/scholarships-loans-loan-repayment Scholarships, Loans, and Loan Repayment for Rural Health Professions resources related to rural health, with information provided by the Rural Health Information Hub en Copyright 2026 Rural Health Information Hub https://news.va.gov/146497/va-loan-repayment-program-applications-now-open/ 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. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/38506 Wed, 06 May 2026 10:04:46 -0500 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/05/01/2026-08556/reimagining-and-improving-student-education-federal-student-loan-program-final-regulations Notice of final rule from the U.S. Department of Education amending the regulations for the federal student loan programs authorized under Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (HEA) to implement changes outlined the July 4, 2025, Working Families Tax Cuts Act (Public Law 119-21). Among other things, these changes include establishing new loan limits for graduate students, professional students, and parents; phasing out the Graduate PLUS (Grad PLUS) Program; and establishing a new income-driven repayment plan known as the Repayment Assistance Plan. This final rule is effective July 1, 2026. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/38492 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:11:17 -0500 https://bhw.hrsa.gov/sites/default/files/bureau-health-workforce/about-us/reports-to-congress/nhsc-report-congress-2023.pdf Details program accomplishments of the National Health Service Corps (NHSC), provides updates on Health Professional Shortage Area designations, explains recruitment efforts for NHSC Scholarship and Loan Repayment Programs, provides estimates on number of patients seen by NHSC clinicians, and details short- and long-term retention rates. Features state-by-state data with breakdowns by urban and rural locations. -- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/26342 Mon, 15 Sep 2025 09:53:01 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/rural-monitor/rphwtn Highlights the Federal Office of Rural Health Policy's Rural Public Health Workforce Training Network and its focus on expanding workforce capacity in rural and tribal areas. Features a career ladder program in Missouri, a respiratory therapy training program in Texas, and a health IT training program in Virginia. -- Rural Health Information Hub https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/21335 Wed, 23 Aug 2023 13:27:26 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5792 Loan repayment assistance for recent graduates of an accredited medical or osteopathic school who are currently enrolled or matched to a residency specialty identified as a shortage by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. A minimum service obligation of 24 months is required. -- U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5792 Sat, 25 Mar 2023 10:20:09 -0500 https://bhw.hrsa.gov/sites/default/files/bureau-health-workforce/about-us/reports-to-congress/nhsc-report-congress-2020.pdf Details program accomplishments of the National Health Service Corps (NHSC), provides updates on Health Professional Shortage Area designations, explains recruitment efforts for NHSC Scholarship and Loan Repayment Programs, provides estimates on number of patients seen by NHSC clinicians, and details short- and long-term retention rates. Features state-by-state data with breakdowns by urban and rural locations. -- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/19276 Fri, 02 Sep 2022 13:09:25 -0500 https://www.congress.gov/crs_external_products/IF/PDF/IF12184/IF12184.2.pdf Provides an overview of Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)-administered federal student loan repayment programs available to behavioral health providers. Addresses program components, benefits, Congressional appropriations for these programs for fiscal year 2022, and policy issues for Congress to consider. -- Congressional Research Service https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/19101 Mon, 08 Aug 2022 10:01:58 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5589 Scholarships for students of American Indian, Alaskan Native, and Native Hawaiian descent that are pursuing careers in nursing, healthcare, and health education. The scholarship is designed to assist students who plan to work on reservations or in hospitals that serve Native populations with the goal of improving healthcare within those communities. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5589 Fri, 01 Jul 2022 16:11:42 -0500 https://www.gao.gov/products/gao-21-104379 Provides an overview of the Nurse Corps Loan Repayment Program as well as how the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) manages the program. Examines the effects of eliminating the restrictions on program participants working at for-profit facilities. -- Government Accountability Office https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/17050 Wed, 08 Sep 2021 14:53:04 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5282 Apply to be an approved Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Treatment and Recovery Loan Repayment Program site to receive assistance with recruitment and retention of qualified SUD clinicians and paraprofessionals. -- Bureau of Health Workforce, Health Resources and Services Administration, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5282 Wed, 09 Jun 2021 09:32:06 -0500 https://www.gao.gov/products/gao-21-323 Provides an overview of the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) programs. Examines data for fiscal year 2020 on the number of NHSC providers and where they served, the number and characteristics of applicants that did not receive funding, the number of NHSC sites with vacancies, and information about the effectiveness of NHSC programs at alleviating provider shortages. -- Government Accountability Office https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/16641 Tue, 01 Jun 2021 10:57:08 -0500 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLF22416BACEF584A8 Videos highlighting the communities served by the National Health Service Corps and the NHSC clinicians providing care. -- National Health Service Corps https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/578 Thu, 20 May 2021 14:49:49 -0500 https://www.congress.gov/crs_external_products/R/PDF/R46720/R46720.3.pdf Provides an overview of student loan programs for health profession students authorized by the Public Health Service Act and administered by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). Describes borrower eligibility requirements, loan terms and conditions, and administrative rules. Includes a table comparing the programs by borrower type, repayment terms, the number of participating schools, and the number and financial amount of outstanding loans. -- Congressional Research Service https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/16362 Thu, 01 Apr 2021 10:24:40 -0500 https://www.hrsa.gov/advisory-committees/national-health-service-corps Comprised of clinicians and healthcare experts who possess knowledge of underserved communities with a shortage of primary care professionals. Provides recommendations to the Secretary of Health and Human Services related to the priorities and operation of the National Health Service Corps program. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/organizations/3951 Mon, 08 Jun 2020 08:23:31 -0500 https://data.hrsa.gov/topics/health-workforce/program/clinician-dashboards Offers data tools and information on retention and distribution of participants who have completed their training or service in Bureau of Health Workforce programs from 2012-2022. Shows retention rates for National Health Service Corps and Nurse Corps alumni and includes filters for various clinician, program, location, and site characteristics. Features statistics with breakdowns by percentages of clinicians currently working in Health Professional Shortage Areas or working in rural communities. -- Health Resources and Services Administration https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/13911 Thu, 05 Mar 2020 14:09:30 -0600 https://www.ihs.gov/ Provides federal health services to American Indians and Alaska Natives. Part of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/organizations/173 Thu, 06 Aug 2015 12:14:31 -0500 https://www.hrsa.gov/sites/default/files/hrsa/advisory-committees/graduate-medical-edu/reports/2010.pdf Makes recommendations related to the ideal number of primary care physicians, primary care physician reimbursement, financial aid programs, as well as physician education and distribution. Addresses rural and underserved areas, Rural Health Clinics (RHCs), and community health centers (CHCs). -- Council on Graduate Medical Education https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/3600 Thu, 06 Aug 2015 11:05:00 -0500 https://www.graham-center.org/dam/rgc/documents/publications-reports/monographs-books/Specialty-geography-compressed.pdf Identifies factors that influence medical student and resident choices regarding medical specialties and location of practice. Specifically examining student and resident choices surrounding primary care specialties and serving rural populations. Discusses student debt and the impact of loan repayment and scholarship programs on practice setting choice. -- Robert Graham Center https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/2876 Thu, 06 Aug 2015 09:46:55 -0500 https://www.graham-center.org/content/dam/rgc/documents/publications-reports/monographs-books/rgcmo-access-health.pdf Examines 30 years of the National Health Service Corps' (NHSC) operation and its impact on rural America. Provides a detailed breakdown of healthcare professional providers who participated in the program, and includes information on mortality rates and self-reported health status for people living in rural Health Professional Shortage Area counties that were staffed with NHSC physicians. Also provides data on the economic impact for communities with NHSC personnel for selected states. -- Robert Graham Center https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/6121 Wed, 27 May 2015 11:13:41 -0500 https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/1769877 Studied state loan repayment and direct financial incentive programs for health professionals, requiring clinical service in underserved communities or practices. Analyzed types of programs by state and types and number of clinicians serving through loan repayment and financial incentive programs. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/5236 Tue, 21 Apr 2015 08:51:17 -0500 https://bhw.hrsa.gov/ Works to strengthen the health workforce and connect skilled professionals to communities in need. Manages federal shortage designations, administers grant programs related to the healthcare workforce, and administers scholarship and loan repayment programs designed for healthcare professionals. Part of the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/organizations/4023 Mon, 16 Jun 2014 09:32:24 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3439 Stipend scholarships for medical students to complete a rural rotation designed to teach future physicians about anesthesia in rural areas. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3439 Mon, 23 Dec 2013 14:29:05 -0600 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3089 Scholarships for American Indian and Alaska Native students seeking certificate, undergraduate, and graduate studies at tribal colleges and universities and nonprofit, accredited schools in the United States. -- American Indian College Fund https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3089 Wed, 16 Jan 2013 16:08:09 -0600 https://www.shepscenter.unc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/FB106.pdf Discusses how states' loan repayment programs are weathering the current economic conditions and competition with the expanding federal National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program. -- North Carolina Rural Health Research Program https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/4088 Thu, 07 Jun 2012 14:16:51 -0500 https://nhsc.hrsa.gov/sites/default/files/nhsc/nhsc-sites/nhsc-site-reference-guide.pdf Provides clarification for National Health Service Corps (NHSC) sites regarding eligibility requirements, qualification factors, compliance, roles and responsibilities, and other factors for becoming an NHSC approved site. Acts as a supplemental resource to the information provided in the online NHSC Site Application. -- Health Resources and Services Administration https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/4028 Mon, 16 Apr 2012 10:56:33 -0500 https://nhsc.hrsa.gov/ Works to improve the health of underserved populations by recruiting and retaining health professionals to deliver healthcare in rural and underserved communities. Administers scholarship and loan repayment programs. Provides technical assistance to federally designated Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) on projects that enhance the NHSC's site development mission. Part of the Bureau of Health Workforce, Health Resources and Services Administration. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/organizations/775 Fri, 30 Mar 2012 14:20:45 -0500 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=%22Training+Support%22[Mesh]%0AAND%0A%0A%28%22Rural+Health+Services%22[Mesh]+OR+%22Hospitals%2C+Rural%22[Mesh]+OR+%22Rural+Population%22[Mesh]+OR+%22Rural+Health%22[Mesh]%29%0AAND%0A%22United+States%22[Mesh] Searches PubMed's collection of journal article citations on topics related to financial support for the training of rural healthcare providers, including fellowships, scholarships, and loans. -- U.S. National Library of Medicine https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/3320 Thu, 15 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.aacnnursing.org/ National association for baccalaureate and graduate nursing education. Establishes quality standards for nursing education; assists public and private colleges and universities in implementing standards; works to influence the nursing profession to improve healthcare; and promotes public support for professional nursing education, research, and practice. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/organizations/2783 Fri, 01 Feb 2008 11:22:49 -0600 https://bhw.hrsa.gov/workforce-shortage-areas/shortage-designation/contact-state-primary-care-office Contact information for state Primary Care Offices (PCOs). These offices can provide shortage designation application help and shortage information, as well as information on the Conrad 30 J-1 Visa Waiver program, loan repayment programs, and recruitment and retention. -- Bureau of Health Workforce https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/566 Tue, 19 Dec 2006 00:00:00 -0600