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NHSC Rural LRP

NHSC Rural Community Loan Repayment Program

Up to $105,000 over 3 years for SUD clinicians at NHSC-approved rural SUD treatment facilities. Highest-dollar NHSC program but the most restrictive eligibility: site must be both NHSC-approved SUD and rural.

HRSA/NHSC with Federal Office of Rural Health Policy

Award

Up to $100,000 full-time or $50,000 half-time plus a one-time $5,000 enhancement (total $105,000 FT or $55,000 HT) for 3 years of service at a rural NHSC-approved SUD treatment facility.

Eligible professions

  • →Same disciplines as NHSC SUD LRP
  • →Award preference for MOUD prescribers

Eligible employer types

Fqhc Ihs Nonprofit Publichospital Government

HPSA requirement

Site must be NHSC-approved SUD facility AND rural per the Federal Office of Rural Health Policy definition (RUCA codes). HPSA score is not the primary criterion.

Application cycle

FY2026 deadline: March 31, 2026, 7:30 p.m. ET.

PSLF interaction

Same concurrent-eligibility rules as NHSC LRP and SUD LRP.

Tax treatment

Federally tax-exempt under IRC §108(f)(4).

Common pitfalls

  • !Highest dollar NHSC program but the narrowest site pool. The facility must be both NHSC-approved SUD AND rural.
  • !3-year commitment.

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Sources

Last reviewed against primary sources: May 17, 2026. Program rules and award amounts change. Always confirm directly with the agency before applying. If you find an error, email hello@blackhealth.org and we'll correct it within 48 hours.