Loan Repayment Programs
Updates and Important Dates:
The following loan repayment cycle will open in September 1st, 2025.
Please go ahead and revisit this page for updates and application details as the new cycle approaches.
GBHCW Loan Repayment Programs
The GBHCW administers service-cancelable loan repayment programs for physicians, dentists, physician assistants, advanced practice registered nurses, behavioral health providers, and nurse faculty.
The programs assist in paying any debt incurred for tuition, fees, and other expenses associated with completing the aforementioned degrees for practitioners who agree to practice full-time in an underserved, rural county in Georgia with a population of 50,000 or less.
- Georgia Physician Education Loan Repayment Program (GPELRP)
- Physicians for Rural Areas Assistance Program (PRAA)
- Dentists for Rural Areas Assistance Program (DRAA)
- Georgia Dentist Education Loan Repayment Program (GDELRP)
- Physician Assistant Loan Repayment Program (PALRP)
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Loan Repayment Program (APRNLRP)
- Nurse Faculty Loan Repayment Program (NFLRP)
- Georgia Behavioral Health Provider Loan Repayment Program (GBHPLRP)
Below are resources to determine the eligibility of a county you may be interested in servicing:
If you have questions about any of the loan-repayment programs listed here, please submit your inquiry below. Our team will review your inquiry and follow up with you soon.
If you are having difficulties using this webform, please contact the GBHCW by clicking HERE.