The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is offering two incentive programs providing up to $200,000 in student loan repayment for qualified medical care providers who agree to work in rural and underserved communities in state or federally designated shortage areas. No local match is required for the next few years.
The two programs are the Nebraska Loan Repayment Program (NLRP) and the National Health Service Corps Nebraska State Loan Repayment Program (NHSC SLRP).
The NLRP offers loan repayment assistance for primary care, mental, dental, and certain allied health professionals who agree to practice for three years in a state-designated shortage area in Nebraska. Those who have previously participated in the state program can apply for a second award.
The NHSC SLRP offers loan repayment assistance for primary care, dental, and mental health professionals who agree to practice for a minimum of two years at an NHSC site in Nebraska. The length of participation is capped at four years and providers cannot apply for another award after reaching the four-year maximum.
Applicants must have employment lined up at a site in a qualifying shortage area before applying. For more information on how to apply and more can be found here.
