California Office of Statewide Health Planning & Development

Healthcare Workforce Development Division

California State Loan Repayment Program (SLRP)

The SLRP was congressionally authorized in 1987 under the U.S. Public Health Services Act, 42 U.S.C. 254q1. Click here to view

• SLRP increases the number of primary care physicians, dentists, dental hygienists, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, certified nurse midwives, and mental health providers practicing in defined Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs).
• SLRP authorizes repayment of educational loans to health professionals, who in turn must commit to practice in medically underserved areas in public or non-profit entities for a minimum of two years and maximum of four years.

Announcements

Application Cycle has been extended through December 31, 2011. GOT LOANS??? The SLRP has $1 million in funding available to repay outstanding government and commercial loans for expenses incurred during the undergraduate or graduate education. The application cycle began on August 1, 2011 and ends on December 31, 2011. Applications must be postmarked by December 31, 2011 for eligibility.

SLRP Applications Process and Resources

• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
• Program Fact Sheet
• Provider Application, New Applicants
• Provider Application, Extension Applicants
• Certified Eligible Site Application and Instructions

Looking for Employment?

The Certified Site Lists below provide you with participating clinics and contact information. We do not maintain a vacancy list or broker job placements.

• Certified Primary Medical Care Site List
• Certified Dental Site List
• Certified Mental Health Site List

Other Loan Repayment Programs

Please contact each separately for qualification criteria and eligibility.

California Programs

• Health Professionals Education Foundation Telephone:(916) 326-3640

Contact:

Liz Martin, Program Administrator
Telephone: (916) 326-3785
Email: Liz.Martin@oshpd.ca.gov

The SLRP is funded by a National Health Service Corps grant.