By Luis Padilla, MD, FAAFP
Director of the National Health Service Corps
Health Resources and Services Administration, HHS
The Health Resources and Services Administration offers loan repayment and scholarship opportunities through the National Health Service Corps (NHSC). These programs help clinicians pay off student loan debt in exchange for service to communities of need.
American Rescue Plan Funding
I encourage eligible clinicians at Ohio community health centers to apply to the NHSC this year. Funding from the American Rescue Plan will allow HRSA to award more clinicians this year than ever before. Even if clinicians at your site have not previously received NHSC loan repayment, they are likely to receive an award this year.
Apply Today
The application cycle for three NHSC Loan Repayment Programs is open through May 27. Eligible clinicians could be awarded up to $100,000, depending on the program. Through continuation awards, clinicians may be able to repay your entire outstanding debt.
I know from personal experience that the NHSC is incredibly rewarding. I completed my service requirement at a federally qualified health center, and continued my service there for many years in a variety of patient care and leadership roles. I hope you’ll consider joining me, and more than 63,000 current and former NHSC clinicians, in helping build stronger, healthier and more equitable communities.
If you have specific questions, you can reach us at our Customer Care Center at 1-800-221-9393 (TTY: 1-877-897-9910).
To learn more, visit nhsc.hrsa.gov.
