State Loan Repayment Program (State LRP)

The State Loan Repayment Program (State LRP) is a grant program that assists states in operating their own state educational loan repayment programs for primary care providers working in Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) within their state. The program aims to make grants to states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. Territories to support the recruitment and retention of primary care providers in these areas. The grant will provide funding for states to establish and operate their own loan repayment programs, which will provide financial assistance to primary care providers in exchange for their service commitment. • The program is open to states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. Territories. • The grant will provide funding for up to 50 awards, with an estimated total funding of $20,000,000. • The program aims to support the recruitment and retention of primary care providers in HPSAs. • The grant will provide funding for states to establish and operate their own loan repayment programs. • The program requires a service commitment of two years, with the option for half-time service. • The grant will provide funding for loan repayment, with a maximum award of $37,500 per year. • The program has specific requirements for practice sites, including being located in a HPSA and providing health care services.