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Health Professional Loan Repayment

photo of doctors and nursesThe Health Professional Loan Repayment Program is the repayment of outstanding educational loans in exchange for providing primary health care services in areas of need in Missouri. Minimum two-year contract required. Participants may reapply for a third and fourth year. At the present time, the Department provides loan repayment to the following:

  • registered and advanced practice nurses
  • primary care physicians
  • primary care dentists
  • psychiatrists
  • psychologists
  • licensed clinical social workers
  • licensed professional counselors
  • dietitians/nutritionists

Applications are accepted from January to postmarked date of June 30 every year.