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

Loan Repayment Guidance

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

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