The NHSC Rural Community LRP is for providers combatting the opioid epidemic in the nation’s rural communities.
Licensed primary care clinicians in eligible disciplines can receive loan repayment.
In exchange, you serve at least two years at a rural NHSC-approved SUD treatment facility.
Is my discipline/specialty eligible to apply?
- Allopathic/osteopathic physicians
- Physician assistants
- Psychiatrists
- Nurse practitioners
- Certified nurse-midwives
- Psychiatric nurse specialists
- Health service psychologists
- Licensed clinical social workers
- Marriage and family therapists
- Licensed professional counselors
- SUD counselors
- Pharmacists
- Registered nurses
- Certified registered nurse anesthetists
How do I apply?
Get details and guidance on how to apply to the NHSC Rural Community LRP.
For states, the NHSC offers the State Loan Repayment Program (SLRP) as a cost-sharing grant.
How to contact us
Call: 1-800-221-9393 | TTY: 1-877-897-9910
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