Loan Repayment Programs
Washington has several state and federal loan repayment programs. These programs all provide awards to health professionals working in underserved communities. Clinicians are able to apply to multiple programs if they qualify but must make certain to accept an award from only one program at a time.
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Washington Health Corps Loan Repayment
The Washington Health Corps Application Cycle opens annually in January. Check the program website for due dates. Washington Health Corps includes three programs (Federal Health Program, State Health Program, and Behavioral Health Program). Applicants will be screened for each of the programs. Professionals with the following credentials working in clinical practice at a site approved for participation in Washington Health Corps are eligible to apply.
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National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Loan Repayment Program
The NHSC Loan Repayment Application Cycle opens annually in the winter or spring. Sign up for alerts on the website to be notified when the application opens. NHSC includes three separate programs - NHSC Loan Repayment Program, NHSC SUD Workforce Loan Repayment Program, and NHSC Rural Community Loan Repayment Program. You can learn about each of the programs and find out which one is right for you with this comparison chart. Professionals with the following credentials working in clinical practice at a site approved for participation in NHSC are eligible to apply.
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NURSE Corps Loan Repayment Program
The NURSE Corps Loan Repayment Application Cycle occurs annually in the winter. Check the program website for due dates. Professionals with the following credentials working at an approved Critical Shortage Facility or accredited school of nursing are eligible to apply:
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Indian Health Service Loan Repayment Program
The IHS Loan Repayment Program (LRP) can help dedicated health professionals like you chart a course for a long-lasting and successful health care career. The LRP funds IHS clinicians to repay their eligible health profession education loans — up to $40,000 — in exchange for an initial two-year service commitment to practice in health facilities serving American Indian and Alaska Native communities. Learn more about the IHS Loan Repayment Program. |
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Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, you may be able to receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on your Direct Loans after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time for a qualifying employer. Washington has a Student Loan Advocate! This resource for borrowers can:
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