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National Health Service Corps (NHSC): Reduce or Pay Off Your School Debt
The NHSC offers three programs that are designed to offset the expense of education for individuals pursuing health professions in exchange for service in high-need communities:
Scholarship Program
Students pursuing primary care health professions training may be eligible to receive full scholarships in exchange for practicing at an NHSC-approved site upon graduation and licensure.Students to Service Loan Repayment Program
Medical, physician assistant, nursing, and dental students in their final year of school may be eligible to receive loan repayment assistance in exchange for service at an NHSC-approved site. Eligible students can apply for awards of up to $120,000, tax-free. In exchange, they serve a three-year commitment providing primary care services at NHSC-approved sites in high-need, underserved areas.Loan Repayment Program
Working health professionals may be eligible to receive tax-free loan repayment in exchange for service at an NHSC-approved site. The NHSC Loan Repayment Program is now open for applications until May 9, 2024, and has three award options with different eligibilities, award amounts, and service requirements - original, rural, and substance use disorder.- Apply to the NHSC Loan Repayment Program
- Apply to the NHSC Rural Community Loan Repayment Program
- Apply to the NHSC Substance Use Disorder Workforce Loan Repayment Program
2024 National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Scholarship Program Now Open
The NHSC Scholarship Program is open now through April 25, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. ET. The program awards scholarships to students pursuing eligible primary care health professions training. It's the perfect opportunity to fund your health care career. Get financial support for your education and in return, serve at least two years in a community in need.
For more information, please visit our National Health Service Corps page.
2024 Nurse Corps Scholarship Program Now Open
The Nurse Corps Scholarship Program is open now through May 2, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. ET. The program offers financial support, including tuition, materials and living stipend, to students enrolled in nursing degree programs in exchange for a minimum of two years of service at an eligible health care facility with a critical shortage of nurses.
For more information, please visit our National Health Service Corps page.
National Rural Health Day
The National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health sets aside the third Thursday of every November to celebrate National Rural Health Day. National Rural Health Day is an opportunity to “Celebrate the Power of Rural” by honoring the selfless, community-minded, “can do” spirit that prevails in rural America; gives us a chance to bring to light the unique healthcare challenges that rural citizens face; and showcase the efforts made by rural healthcare providers and stakeholders to address those challenges.
Please visit PowerofRural.org to see how you can celebrate Alabama's rural communities and take the Power of Rural pledge.
Page last updated: April 17, 2024
