Nurse Corps LRP Application is Now Open!

[Tomei-Torres, Francisco A. (ATSDR/OAD/OCDAPS)]

Now Open 2021 Nurse Corps Loan Repayment Program Application Cycle The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has opened the 2021 Nurse Corps Loan Repayment Program (LRP) application cycle. Nurse Corps LRP offers funding to registered nurses (RNs), advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs), and nursing faculty for payment of their qualifying educational loans. In exchange, recipients honor a two-year service commitment at a health care facility with a critical shortage of nurses or an eligible school of nursing in the case of nurse faculty. Additional loan repayment is available for a third year of service. This year, Nurse Corps LRP has set aside special funding for nurses and nurse faculty who specialize in women’s and behavioral health: Up to $5 million has been allocated for applicants working as women’s health nurse practitioners (NPs), certified nurse midwives, or certified RNs in obstetrics and gynecology. Up to 50 percent of the remaining available funds has been allocated for NPs and up to 10 percent for nurse faculty. Of the 50 percent allocated for NPs, up to 20 percent is available for psychiatric NPs. Before applying, review the Application and Program Guidance (APG) for information on eligibility and requirements. The application cycle closes on February 25. Visit the Nurse Corps Loan Repayment Program and Nurse Corps Facebook pages to learn more about this loan repayment opportunity. Technical Assistance Calls The calls will: Review eligibility requirements Provide information about the application process Review deadlines Provide answers to Frequently Asked Questions and allow you to get your questions answered in real time To be prepared, read the APG prior to the call. This resource provides answers to many of your questions! To participate, use the access information below: Technical Assistance Call #1 Thursday, January 28 2:00 – 3:00 PM ET Dial in: 888-455-2923 Passcode: 5816641 Technical Assistance Call #2 Thursday, February 18 2:00 – 3:00 PM ET Dial in: 888-455-2923 Passcode: 5816641 *Note: You may elect to participate in both calls, but the information shared will be very similar. Customer Care Center For additional application questions, call the Customer Care Center at 1-800-221-9393 (TTY: 1-877-897-9910) Monday through Friday (except federal holidays) 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM ET.