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Michigan State Loan Repayment Program Application Period Opens

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The Michigan State Loan Repayment Program (MSLRP) is now accepting applications through April 30. MSLRP assists employers in attracting and retaining medical, dental and mental healthcare providers in underserved communities by providing loan repayment. Healthcare providers are required to work full time in healthcare shortage areas for two consecutive years at an eligible nonprofit practice to qualify for the educational loan forgiveness. Those selected will receive up to $300,000 in tax-free educational loan repayment over a ten-year period.

Top priority will be given to applicants who fit in to one of the following categories:

  • Behavioral Health Providers
  • Inpatient Pediatric Psychiatrists
  • Physicians Assistants
  • Nurse Practitioners
  • Northern Obstetric Service Providers
  • Workers in Genesee County

Applications should be completed through the File Transfer Application System. Members are encouraged to apply early, as awards will be given on a rolling basis until applications exhaust program funds.

Members with questions may contact Lauren LaPine at the MHA.

State Loan Repayment Program Application Period Begins

Member News

Applications for the 2023 Michigan State Loan Repayment Program (MSLRP) will be accepted from March 6-31 through the File Transfer Application System. Providers are strongly encouraged to create an account in the system before starting the application period.

The MSLRP assists employers in the recruitment and retention of medical, dental and mental health primary care providers who continue to demonstrate their commitment to building long-term primary care practices in underserved communities designated as Health Professional Shortage Areas. Those selected will receive up to $300,000 in tax-free funds to repay their educational debt over a period of up to ten years of participation. Priority will be given to applications from:

  • Inpatient pediatric psychiatrists, physician assistants and nurse practitioners.
  • Genesee County applicants.
  • Obstetric service providers working in northern Michigan.

The review process has been updated for this application period. Providers and employers are strongly encouraged to read more about the review process in the Selection Criteria, Application Review and Final Phase Process section of the MSLRP website. For more information, contact Brittany Brookshire at the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.

Members with questions may contact Lauren LaPine at the MHA.