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The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is offering the Nurse Faculty Loan Program (NFLP) to expand the pipeline of qualified nursing faculty across the United States. The program provides low‑interest loans to students enrolled in nursing faculty education programs and offers up to 85 % loan cancellation for graduates who serve full‑time as faculty for up to four years, including APRNs in academic‑practice partnerships. Funding is limited to 80 awards, with a total estimated budget of $25.6 million and a ceiling of $2 million per award. Eligible applicants are accredited schools of nursing (public, private, tribal, or nonprofit) that can demonstrate appropriate accreditation and program alignment. • Low‑interest loans for nursing faculty education students. • Up to 85 % loan cancellation after four years of full‑time faculty service. • Open to accredited nursing schools nationwide, including tribal institutions. • Maximum award ceiling $2 M, total program funding $25.6 M, 80 awards anticipated. • Application deadline May 15 2026; award expected June 1 2026 with project start July 1 2026.