Nevada Health Service Corps State Loan Repayment Program

The Nevada Health Service Corps State Loan Repayment Program (NHSC SLRP) was established by the Nevada State Legislature in 1989 to help improve access to healthcare in medically underserved areas across the state. Administered by the Nevada State Office of Rural Health (SORH) at the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine (UNR Med), the program provides educational loan repayment assistance to eligible health professionals in exchange for their service in designated Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs).

The program operates with a dual funding structure, incorporating both federal-state partnership funds and state-only funds, and offers full-time and half-time service options. Since its inception, the program has placed over 362 practitioners throughout Nevada.

Applications are accepted annually from July 1 – August 31. Reviews will begin immediately after the application period closes, and selected applicants will be notified shortly thereafter. Awards are based on funding availability, service commitment, provider discipline, and site eligibility.

To view participant and site eligibility requirements, application criteria, scoring rubric, and other important details pertaining to the program, view the 2026-2029 NHSC SLRP Policy Guidance.

Application Submission Process:

1. Prepare Required PDF Documents Before Opening the Application
   The application form requires you to upload PDF versions of all required documents before submission. To ensure a smooth process, gather and prepare all documents before accessing the application form. Required PDF documents include:
   • Original Loan Documentation
     Acceptable documents include one of the following for each loan:
     • Promissory Note
     • Notice of Loan Guarantee
     • Disclosure Statement
   • Proof of Current Loan Balances
     Loan balance statements must reflect your current loan status. If you have submitted an application in the past, you must obtain new, updated loan balance statements.
   • Employer Endorsement Form
2. Access and Complete the NHSC SLRP Application Form
   Once your PDF documents are prepared, return to the Application Submission Process section and open the appropriate application link:
   • NHSC SLRP Physician Application (for physicians only)
   • NHSC SLRP Non‑Physician Application (for allied health professionals)
   Note: Application links are only active during open application cycles.
3. Submit the Online Application
   Complete all fields in the application form and upload each required PDF document in the designated sections. The application cannot be submitted unless all required documents are uploaded.

Important Note: Loans that have been consolidated or refinanced with non‑educational debt are not eligible. To determine eligibility, original documentation must be submitted for each loan included in a consolidated or refinanced loan.