HWDD Quick links
- Health Careers Training Program (HCTP)
- Health Workforce Pilot Projects Program (HWPP)
- National Health Service Corps (NHSC) / California State Loan Repayment Program (SLRP)
- Shortage Designation Program
- Song-Brown Healthcare Workforce Training Programs
- Research, Policy and Planning GIS/Data System
- FAQs
- Site Map
400 R Street, Suite 330
Sacramento, CA 95811-6213
Phone: (916) 326-3700
Fax: (916) 322-2588
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.






