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
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:
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:
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:
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. In March 2010, clinicians working part-time (20-39 hours each week, at least 45 weeks each year)
at NHSC-approved sites will be eligible to apply to the NHSC demonostration program for Part-Time Loan Repayment.
For more information, please visit the site below:
