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NHSC SUD LRP

NHSC Substance Use Disorder Workforce Loan Repayment Program

Up to $75,000 over 3 years for clinicians treating substance use disorder at NHSC-approved SUD facilities. Lower HPSA bar than the standard NHSC LRP because the qualifying site type is the SUD designation itself, not the geographic shortage score.

HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce, National Health Service Corps

Award

Up to $75,000 full-time or $37,500 half-time for 3 years of service at an NHSC-approved SUD treatment facility. Includes a one-time $5,000 Spanish Language Award Enhancement (up to $80,000 total).

Eligible professions

  • →Primary care (MD, DO, NP, PA, CNM, RN, pharmacist)
  • →Behavioral health (psychiatrist, Health Service Psychologist, LCSW, PNS, MFT, LPC, RN, SUD counselor)
  • →MOUD/buprenorphine prescribers (X-waiver no longer required since the 2023 MAT Act)

Eligible employer types

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HPSA requirement

Not required. The NHSC-approved SUD facility designation is the qualifying criterion. Award preference goes to facilities providing Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD).

Application cycle

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

PSLF interaction

Same as NHSC LRP. Time at a qualifying nonprofit or government employer can count toward PSLF concurrently.

Tax treatment

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

Common pitfalls

  • !The facility must be NHSC-approved as an SUD treatment facility, which is a separate approval track from NHSC LRP. Verify the site's status before accepting an offer.
  • !3-year commitment, longer than the standard NHSC LRP.

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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.