Loan Repayment Programs

Updates and Important Dates:

• The following loan repayment cycle will open on September 1st, 2025.

  • Please go ahead and revisit this page for updates and application details as the new cycle approaches.

    • Applications will be available online on September 1st.

  • Please note: Beginning in 2026, the Loan Repayment Application Cycle will open August 1st.

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 repaying debt incurred for tuition, fees, and other expenses related to completing the aforementioned degrees, for health professionals who commit to full-time service in a designated Georgia county approved by the Board.

• 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:

• 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
• Health Outcomes Link

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.