Loan Repayment Programs

Thank you to everyone who applied during the FY27 Loan Repayment Application Cycle. The application period is now closed, and our team will begin reviewing submissions. If additional documentation is needed, we will contact you directly.

What’s Next
All FY27 proposed awardees will be presented for review at the Board meeting on January 28, 2027. Following the meeting, selected awardees will receive a congratulatory notification, followed by their loan repayment agreement.

New: Optometrists Now Eligible
With the passage of HB 659, optometrists are now eligible for our loan repayment programs. The application period for optometrists opens November 16, 2026. The application link and instructions to apply will be posted at that time.

Looking Ahead
Missed this cycle or planning to apply next year? The FY28 Loan Repayment Application Cycle opens July 1, 2027. In the meantime, we encourage prospective applicants to review eligibility requirements.

We appreciate your commitment to serving Georgia’s communities and your patience during the review process.

Questions?

Contact Alexandria Dave-Moses ([email protected]) or William Hamilton ([email protected]).

Thank you for all that you do for our communities!

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.

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: