Doctors Across New York
New York State Department of Health
Health care Physicians & PAs
- Who it's for
- Physicians serving underserved areas of New York.
- Service required
- Three-year service obligation.
Last checked Oct 21, 2026 · Official source ↗
New York Student Loan Repayment for Doctors & Physician Assistants
Student loan repayment programs in New York that are open to doctors & physician assistants, plus federal programs you can use in New York. Each links to the official source.
New York programs
Federal programs for doctors & physician assistants in New York
NHSC Loan Repayment Program
Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)
Health care Physicians & PAs Dental Mental & behavioral health
- Award
- Up to $75,000
- Who it's for
- Licensed primary care, dental and behavioral health clinicians.
- Service required
- Two years at an approved site in a Health Professional Shortage Area.
Last checked Oct 21, 2026 · Official source ↗
Total and Permanent Disability (TPD) Discharge
U.S. Department of Education, Federal Student Aid
Any field Physicians & PAs
- Award
- Eligible federal loans discharged
- Who it's for
- Borrowers who are totally and permanently disabled.
- Service required
- Documentation from the VA, SSA, or a physician.
Last checked Oct 21, 2026 · Official source ↗
NIH Loan Repayment Programs
National Institutes of Health
Health care Researchers Nurses Physicians & PAs Dental Mental & behavioral health Pharmacists Veterinarians
- Award
- Up to $50,000 a year
- Who it's for
- Researchers with a doctoral-level degree doing qualifying biomedical or behavioral research, including physicians, nurses, pharmacists, dentists and veterinarians in research.
- Service required
- Two-year (or longer) contract to do qualifying research.
Last checked Oct 21, 2026 · Official source ↗
Indian Health Service Loan Repayment Program
Indian Health Service (HHS)
Health care Rural service Nurses Physicians & PAs Dental Mental & behavioral health Pharmacists
- Award
- Up to $50,000
- Who it's for
- Physicians, nurses, pharmacists, dentists, behavioral health and other health clinicians serving American Indian and Alaska Native communities.
- Service required
- Initial two-year service commitment at an eligible Indian health program site.
Last checked Oct 21, 2026 · Official source ↗
NHSC Rural Community Loan Repayment Program
Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)
Health care Rural service Nurses Physicians & PAs Mental & behavioral health Pharmacists
- Award
- Up to $100,000 for full-time service
- Who it's for
- Physicians, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, pharmacists, psychologists, social workers, counselors and other clinicians treating substance use disorders in rural communities.
- Service required
- Three years at a rural NHSC-approved substance use disorder treatment facility.
The 2026 cycle accepted applications Jan 30 to Mar 31, 2026; check the official page for the next cycle.
Last checked Oct 21, 2026 · Official source ↗
NHSC Substance Use Disorder Workforce Loan Repayment Program
Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)
Health care Nurses Physicians & PAs Mental & behavioral health Pharmacists
- Who it's for
- Licensed clinicians, including physicians, nurses, pharmacists, counselors and other behavioral health professionals, providing substance use disorder treatment.
- Service required
- Service at an NHSC-approved substance use disorder treatment facility.
Last checked Oct 21, 2026 · Official source ↗
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
U.S. Department of Education, Federal Student Aid
Any field Public service
- Award
- Remaining Direct Loan balance forgiven
- Who it's for
- Borrowers working full time for a government or qualifying nonprofit employer.
- Service required
- 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan.
Last checked Oct 21, 2026 · Official source ↗
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