The NHSC Rural Community Loan Repayment Program is accepting applications through May 9, 7:30 p.m. ET.
- Read the 2024 NHSC Rural Community Loan Repayment Program Application and Program Guidance (PDF - 634 KB). It has the information you need to know about the application. Review our definitions (PDF - 181 KB) to clearly understand the APG content.
- Check out our LRP Application Checklist (PDF - 1 MB) for all the documents needed to submit a complete application.
- Compare the three loan repayment programs to determine which one is right for you.
- Complete a free training to receive preference for your application.
- Know the dates for application submission and employment. See Important Dates on this page.
New this year
We’ve added a $5,000 award enhancement for clinicians who demonstrate Spanish-language proficiency. For details, see Award Enhancement for Spanish-Language Proficiency on this page.
Start your application
- If you do not have one, create a Bureau of Health Workforce Customer Service Portal account.
- If you have a BHW Customer Service Portal account, select Applying for the NHSC Loan Repayment Program at the top of the page and log in.
Get help with your application
All webinar and Q&A sessions are in Zoom.
- Watch our NHSC LRP Application Assistance Webinar - April 2, 2024
- NHSC LRP Application Q&A Session 2, Wednesday, April 10, 2024, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. ET
- NHSC LRP Application Q&A Session 3, Wednesday, April 17, 2024, 1 – 5 p.m. ET
- NHSC LRP Application Q&A Session 4, Wednesday, April 24, 2024, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. ET
- NHSC LRP Application Q&A Session 5, Monday, May 1, 2024, 1 – 5 p.m. ET
- NHSC LRP Application Q&A Session 6, Monday, May 8, 2024, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. ET
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