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Indian Health Service (IHS) Loan Repayment Program

Link

https://www.ihs.gov/loanrepayment/

Deadline

Application Deadline: Aug 15, 2024

Sponsor

Indian Health Service (IHS)

Purpose

Provides funding for loan repayment for certain healthcare providers in exchange for service commitments at Indian Health Service (IHS) facilities serving American Indian and Alaska Native communities. Priority is given to individuals serving at facilities with the greatest staffing needs in specific health professions, including primary care and behavioral health.

Amount of Funding

A maximum of $50,000 for 2 years of full-time clinical practice at an IHS-approved facility. After the initial 2-year commitment, participants can extend their contract on an annual basis.

Additional information regarding service commitment, employment requirements, and financial obligations is available on the program website.

Who Can Apply

Applicants must work full time in an approved health profession discipline to be eligible for this program and meet the following requirements:

Be a U.S. citizen
Be registered for selective service, for male applicants 18 years or older
Have a health profession degree or are in your final year of academic/post-graduate clinical training
Have a valid license to practice
Be committed to practice at an Indian health facility
Be able to begin service on or before September 30 for 2 continuous years of full-time clinical practice

Health profession students in their final year of post-graduate clinical training/school are eligible to apply before obtaining a license. However, applicants are not eligible for an award until they can provide proof of licensure. Service obligations must begin by September 30 of the fiscal year in which the LRP contract is signed.

Funding priority is given to individuals serving at facilities with the greatest staffing needs in specific health disciplines. Additional information on facility site rankings is available on the program website.

Additional priority is given to applicants who are members of federally recognized American Indian and Alaska Native tribes or who are IHS Scholarship Program recipients.

Geographic Coverage

Nationwide

What This Program Funds

Financial Aid for Healthcare Workforce

Application Process

Application instructions, requirements, and other relevant information can be found on the program website. Submit an application through the online application portal.

Applications are accepted each year from October 1 to August 15. IHS reviews applications monthly throughout the year, with a deadline on the 15th of each month.

Applicant frequently asked questions

Contact

For questions:
Online contact form
Contacts by health profession

Topics This Program Addresses

Healthcare Workforce • Mental Health