Act Now on New Loan Repayment Opportunities at the National Health Service Corps (NHSC)

The American Reinvestment and Recovery Act (Recovery Act) provides approximately $200 million additional funding for the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Loan Repayment Program (LRP). This opportunity will assist more than 3,300 primary care providers who are seeking opportunities to serve in our Nation's neediest communities.

The National Health Service Corps (NHSC) is administered by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), an Agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, charged with increasing access to health care for those who are medically underserved.

Beginning in June 2009 through September 2010, or as funding permits, NHSC LRP awards will be available on a first come, first served basis, for the following Primary Health Care Clinicians: Allopathic or Osteopathic physicians, Certified Nurse Practitioners, Certified Nurse Midwives, Physician Assistants, General Practice Dentists, Pediatric Dentists, Dental Hygienists, Health Service Psychologists, Licensed Clinical Social Workers, Psychiatric Nurse Specialists, Marriage and Family Therapists, and Licensed Professional Counselors.

HRSA is planning a formal announcement of this Recovery Act funding opportunity the first week in June. For a program fact sheet that provides an overview of the Recovery Act Loan Repayment Program opportunity and highlights what is new with this process click on this link.

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