Loan Repayment Application Cycle Opens September 1st
Loan Repayment Programs
Loan Repayment Programs – Updates & Important Dates
- Application Cycle Opens: September 1, 2025
- Application Links Available: September 1, 2025 (on this webpage)
- Last Day to Submit Questions: October 20, 2025
- Last Day to ask questions: After October 20, GBHCW staff will contact applicants for any additional or missing information.
- Application Cycle Concludes: November 3rd, 2025
Note: Beginning in 2026, the Loan Repayment Application Cycle will open August 1, 2026.
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
- 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)
Eligibility Resources
Use the links below to determine if the county you are interested in serving is eligible:
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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.
If you have questions about any of the programs, please submit below using the form below.
If you are experiencing technical issues with the webform, contact GBHCW HERE.