Are you interested in receiving up to $120,000 in loan repayment, tax-free? You can apply to the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Students to Service Loan Repayment Program if you are in your final year of medical, physician assistant/associate, nursing, or dental school.
A Maternity Care Target Area Supplemental Award of an additional $40,000 is available for physicians specializing in obstetrics, gynecology, or family medicine physicians who regularly practice obstetrics, as well as certified nurse midwives.
In exchange for a three-year service commitment, you can reduce your educational debt and launch your career in high-need communities that need you the most.
Eligibility Check
- U.S. Citizen or U.S. National
- Full-time student in your final year of school
- Pursuing an eligible discipline: MD/DO, DDS/DMD, NP, CNM, or PA.
The application deadline is Thursday, November 19, at 7:30 p.m. ET.
Heads Up: Application Security Feature
Start your application by setting up an account in My BHW. My BHW requires multifactor authentication (MFA), which adds an extra layer of security to your account. With MFA, you must use Google Authenticator on your mobile phone or tablet each time you log in. Use the Quick Start Guide to get set up.
Have questions? Start here!
Watch the Application Assistance Webinar to learn more about eligibility requirements and the application process.
Make plans to join an upcoming Live Q&A Session (details coming soon) and get help with your application.
Check out the following application resources:
- Read the FY27 NHSC Students to Service Loan Repayment Program Application and Program Guidance (APG) and review the APG definitions.
- Check out the Application Checklist and begin gathering your supporting and supplemental documentation.