The National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Students to Service Loan Repayment Program can help you repay up to $120,000 in student loans, tax-free. In exchange, you’ll serve for three years in a high-need rural, tribal, or urban community. An additional $40,000 Maternity Care Target Area Supplemental Award is available to eligible physicians and certified nurse midwives.
The application cycle will open soon. Here’s how to prepare:
- Check your eligibility. You must be:
- A U.S. Citizen or U.S. National
- Enrolled as a full-time student in the last year of medical, physician assistant, nursing, or dental school
- Pursuing an eligible discipline: MD/DO, DDS/DMD, NP, CNM, or PA
- Create your My BHW account now to get a head start on the application process.
- Gather your documents. Start collecting all required and supplemental documents and identify potential individuals who can write a letter of recommendation for you.
- Sign up for email updates. Get notifications about when the application period opens, application tips, and key deadlines.
Learn more about the program and application cycle on the NHSC website.