Loan Repayment Programs

Loan Repayment Programs – Updates & Important Dates

The Loan Repayment Application Cycle will open August 1, 2026.

• Only online applications will be accepted at that time.

About GBHCW Loan Repayment Programs

The Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce (GBHCW) administers service-cancelable loan repayment programs to support:

• Physicians
• Dentists
• Physician Assistants
• Advanced Practice Registered Nurses
• Behavioral Health Providers
• Nurse Faculty

These programs assist in repaying debt incurred for tuition, fees, and other expenses related to completing eligible health professional degrees. Recipients must commit to full-time service in a Georgia county approved by the Board.

Available Programs and Application Materials

• Georgia Physician Education Loan Repayment Program (GPELRP)
  • GPELRP Application Materials
• Physicians for Rural Areas Assistance Program (PRAA)
  • PRAA Application Materials
• Dentists for Rural Areas Assistance Program (DRAA)
  • DRAA Application Materials
• Georgia Dentist Education Loan Repayment Program (GDELRP)
  • GDELRP Application Materials
• Physician Assistant Loan Repayment Program (PALRP)
  • PALRP Application Materials
• Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Loan Repayment Program (APRNLRP)
  • APRNLRP Application Materials
• Nurse Faculty Loan Repayment Program (NFLRP)
  • NFLRP Application Materials
• Georgia Behavioral Health Provider Loan Repayment Program (GBHPLRP)
  • GBHPLRP Application Materials

Eligibility Resources

Use the links below to determine if the county you are interested in serving is eligible:

• Loan Repayment Programs Eligibility Map
  • Specifically for APRNLRP, DRAA, PALRP, PRAA, GDELRP, and GPELRP
• Mental Health Professional Shortages Areas (MHPSA) Eligibility Map
  • Specifically for GBHPLRP

Application Assistance

Need assistance applying to our Loan Repayment Programs, no need to worry we have shared an Application Guide to walk you through the process

• Application Guide: Step-by-step instructions for applying to GBHCW Loan Repayment Programs.