Loan Repayment Programs
Loan Repayment Programs – Updates & Important Dates
The Fiscal Year 2027 Loan Repayment Application Cycle is now open: September 1 - October 12, 2026, 5:00 PM ET.
Thank you for your interest in this year's cycle, we're thrilled you're here! Please review the steps below before getting started as the application process has changed.
What's new this year: Applications are now digitized through our online Loan Repayment Portal.
How to Apply
- Select your program. Visit the Loan Repayment Portal and choose the program you'd like to apply for. Applying to more than one program? Submit a separate application for each.
- Save your application. After submitting, you'll be prompted to download and/or print a copy for your records, we strongly encourage you to do this. A confirmation email with a copy of your application will also be sent to you.
- Get notarized. Take your application to a notary. Use the coversheet beforehand to confirm all required materials are included.
- Submit your notarized application along with all documents requested on Coversheet. Upload your complete, notarized application and other documents requested on the Coversheet through the Notarized Submission Portal (link also provided in your confirmation email). Use the coversheet again here to double-check everything is included before you submit to ensure a complete application.
Quick Application Links
Questions?
Contact Alexandria Dave-Moses ([email protected]) or William Hamilton ([email protected]).
Thank you for all that you do for our communities!
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)
- 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
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Mental
Health Professional Shortages Areas (MHPSA) Eligibility Map
- Specifically for GBHPLRP