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Faculty Loan Repayment Program
 
Last Year's Applicant Information Bulletin (for information only)
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Overview

The Faculty Loan Repayment Program helps eligible health professions faculty from disadvantaged backgrounds to repay their student loans. 

The Faculty Loan Repayment Program provides as much as $20,000 a year to eligible faculty members who apply to and are selected to receive funding from the program in return for a 2-year service commitment.

Participants should also receive matching funds from their employing educational institution. 

In addition, Faculty Loan Repayment Program participants receive a tax liability benefit.

Eligible Disciplines
  • Allopathic Medicine
  • Osteopathic Medicine
  • Podiatric Medicine
  • Veterinary Medicine
  • Dentistry
  • Pharmacy
  • Optometry
  • Nursing
  • Public Health
  • Behavioral and Mental Health
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Clinical Social Work
  • Marriage and Family Therapy
  • Allied Health
Next Step

Read the 2008 Applicant Information Bulletin for complete information on Faculty Loan Repayment Program eligibility requirements, benefits and application process. The 2008 Applicant Information Bulletin is provided for information only and will be replaced with a new Applicant Information Bulletin for the 2009 application cycle.