Alaska State Loan Repayment Program (SLRP)
Student loan repayment for Alaskans
Overview
The Alaska State Loan Repayment Program supports efforts to expand access to health care across the state by reducing the student loan burden for qualified health care professionals who serve in areas with the greatest need. Through this program, eligible providers commit to a two-year service term at eligible facilities located in federally designated Health Professional Service Areas (HPSAs).
Based on recent guidance from our federal partners, the SLRP will not be accepting applications until July 2026. Updated eligibility requirements and application details will be shared closer to that date.
The following federal programs offer scholarships, and loan repayment to support and grow the health care workforce:
National Health Service Corps
The National Health Services Corps supports health care providers by providing loan repayment and scholarships to health care providers in exchange for service in federally designated Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs).
Nurse Corps
The Nurse Corps program offers both loan repayment and scholarships to nurses, nursing students, and nurse faculty. In return participants commit to serving at eligible facilities with a critical shortage of nurses.
Indian Health Services (IHS)
IHS offers loan repayment assistance to healthcare professionals who commit to serve Native American and Alaska Native communities.