Dedicated healthcare professionals serving underserved communities deserve relief from crushing student loan debt. Discover comprehensive forgiveness programs designed specifically for doctors, nurses, dentists, and allied health professionals.
Average Forgiveness
Shortage Areas
Years Service
Multiple federal and state programs offer substantial loan forgiveness for healthcare professionals willing to serve in underserved areas. Each program has unique benefits and requirements.
Up to $75,000 loan repayment
The premier federal program providing loan repayment for primary care clinicians who commit to serving in Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs). Offers the largest loan forgiveness amounts for qualifying healthcare professionals.
Initial Award: $50,000
Tax-free for 2-year commitment
Additional Years: $25,000 each
Up to $75,000 total over 3 years
Rural Health: $75,000
Enhanced award for rural areas
Requirements: Full-time practice in approved HPSA site for minimum 2 years
85% Loan Repayment
Initial 2-year commitment
Additional 25% per year
Up to 100% total forgiveness
Tax-Free Benefits
No federal tax liability
Perfect for: RNs, APRNs, and nursing faculty
Up to 100% loan forgiveness for nurses
Specifically designed for registered nurses and advanced practice nurses serving in Critical Shortage Facilities. This program offers some of the most generous loan repayment benefits available to nursing professionals.
Eligible Nurses
RNs, NPs, CNMs, CRNAs, CNSs, and faculty
Service Locations
Critical Shortage Facilities nationwide
Competitive Selection
Merit-based application process
Additional opportunities by state
Most states offer their own loan repayment programs for healthcare professionals, often with less competition and unique benefits. These can be combined with federal programs.
State-specific requirements
Often stackable with federal programs
Varying award amounts and terms
Popular states: California, Texas, New York, Florida, and 45+ others
Additional federal opportunities
Various federal agencies and military branches offer loan repayment programs for healthcare professionals serving in their systems.
Indian Health Service
Military Health Professions
Veterans Affairs programs
Benefit: Often provide salary plus loan repayment
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"As a family nurse practitioner, I was overwhelmed by the different forgiveness options. The team helped me secure $85,000 in NURSE Corps loan repayment and guided me through a seamless state program application. I couldn't have done it without their expertise."
Sarah M., FNP
Rural Health Clinic, Montana
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