The MassHealth Primary Care Student Loan Repayment Program is designed to address the shortage of trained primary care providers serving underserved communities across Massachusetts.
If you commit to four years of full-time service providing primary care in an eligible setting, you can receive up to $100,000 in student loan repayment.
By participating, you will:
Receive financial relief from your educational debt Contribute to enhancing primary care services in underserved communities Help bridge the gap in access to quality primary care, ensuring that more patients across the Commonwealth receive the support they need Application Launch Date: November 14, 2024
Application Close Date: December 12, 2024, at 9:00 PM EST
You may be eligible if you:
Work in a community-based setting that serves at least 40% MassHealth and/or uninsured patients. Examples of organizations that may be eligible include but are not limited to:Community Health Centers (CHCs) Community-based Organizations Community Hospitals Work in one of the following job roles:Primary Care Physician Advanced practice registered nurse, including but not limited to FNP, NP, CPNP-PC, and CNC Physician Assistant with a degree from a program accredited by ARC-PA For more information, refer to the Eligible Job Role List .
Work full-time at an eligible organizationFull-time is defined as a minimum of 35 hours per week for a minimum of 45 weeks per service year Full-time service obligation may be satisfied by aggregating employment in two separate eligible settings Provide or supervise direct outpatient primary care Have a master's degree or higher Have outstanding debt related to your qualifying degree Are not participating in any other loan repayment programs (participation in the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) does not disqualify you from MA Repay)For more information on eligibility, refer to the Common Questions .
award amounts Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs)
You must agree to a four-year full-time service commitment in an eligible role at an eligible organization You may change employers during your service commitment, provided the new employment is at an eligible organization. For more information on job changes, please review the Policy Guide .
Steps:
Review the Common Questions for more information on the application process Register to apply here After registering, you will receive a link to the application via email Complete and submit an application before December 12, 2024 at 9:00 PM EST Application decisions will be announced in Spring 2025.
