Other Provider Loan Repayment Programs
In addition to the CHC Provider Loan Repayment Program, there is an array of other state and federal programs - as well as a new public-private initiative - which offer loan repayment for medical, nursing and dental students / providers who make commitments to practice in medically underserved areas. See below for a comprehensive list of programs:
» Disadvantaged Students Loan Repayment Program
» Massachusetts State Loan Repayment Program
» MassHealth Access Program Loan Repayment Program
» National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program
Disadvantaged Students Loan Repayment Program
The Loans for Disadvantaged Students program provides long-term, low-interest rate loans to full-time,
financially needy students from disadvantaged backgrounds, to pursue a degree in allopathic medicine,
osteopathic medicine, dentistry, optometry, podiatric medicine, pharmacy or veterinary medicine. More more
details, please click below:
Massachusetts State Loan Repayment Program
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health administers a loan repayment program for health care professionals who commit to working full time for two years in a community health center (up to $25,000 per year for two years). This program is funded through a combination of state and federal funds. For more information, please visit the site below:MassHealth Access Program Loan Repayment Program
The MassHealth Access Program Loan Repayment Program is available for dentists who commit to working in a community health center or public or nonprofit dental clinic. Dentists, within five years of graduating from dental school, will be awarded $30,000 for full time work and $20,000 for part-time work, over a two year period. For more information, please visit the site below:National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program
The National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program provides up to $145,000, tax free, in loan repayment to primary care medical, dental and mental health clinicians choosing up to a five year commitment to the NHSC to work in a NHSC-approved site located in a federally-designated Health Professional Shortage Area. Shorter two year service awards for $50,000 are also available. To qualify, a provider must be a U.S. citizen with a valid unrestricted license or certificate in Massachusetts, and must work full-time.
The attached flyer highlights key information about the program. Please visit the NHSC website for more information and to apply!
For more information, please visit the site below: