Name of Program:
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Missouri Health Professional State Loan Repayment
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Program Web site:
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http://health.mo.gov/living/families/primarycare/loanrepayment/ |
Designation (Fund Source):
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Federal/State
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Eligible Specialties:
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Primary Care Physicians, Doctors of Dentistry
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Service Requirements (formerly Service Stipulation):
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Minimum 2 year contract
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Who Can Apply:
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US citizen, Missouri resident
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Deadline(s):
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Applications are accepted from January 1 to March 1, each calendar year.
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Repayment/Scholarship terms:
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Practice in a Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA) for 2 years.
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Amount of repayment per year of service:
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Licensed health professionals may apply for up to $50,000 in financial assistance to
reduce educational debt.
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How to Apply:
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An application is available through the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services online at http://health.mo.gov/living/families/primarycare/loanrepayment/
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Additional Information/Comments:
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Contact person(s):
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Name, title:
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N/A
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Agency name:
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MO Dept of Health and Senior Services
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Address:
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Health Professional Incentive Programs,
Primary Care and Rural Health Unit, Senior Services, PO Box 570, Jefferson City, MO 65102
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Phone:
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(573) 751-6441
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FAX:
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(573) 522-8146
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E-Mail:
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DHSS.LoanRepayment@health.mo.gov
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