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Kansas Student Loan Repayment for Nurses

Student loan repayment programs in Kansas that are open to nurses, plus federal programs you can use in Kansas. Each links to the official source.

Kansas programs

Kansas State Loan Repayment Program

Kansas Department of Health and Environment

Health care Nurses Dental Mental & behavioral health Pharmacists Rural service

Who it's for
Medical, nursing, dental, behavioral health professionals and rural clinic pharmacists.
Service required
At least two years at an eligible site.

Last checked Oct 21, 2026 · Official source ↗

Federal programs for nurses in Kansas

Nurse Corps Loan Repayment Program

Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)

Health care Nurses

Who it's for
Registered nurses, advanced practice RNs and nurse faculty.
Service required
Two years at a critical shortage facility or eligible nursing school, with an option for a third year.

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 ↗

Faculty Loan Repayment Program

Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)

Health care Nurses Dental Mental & behavioral health Pharmacists

Who it's for
Health professions faculty from disadvantaged backgrounds, including medicine, nursing, dentistry, pharmacy and behavioral health faculty.
Service required
Two years as faculty at an eligible health professions school.

Last checked Oct 21, 2026 · Official source ↗

Perkins Loan Cancellation

U.S. Department of Education, Federal Student Aid

Teachers Public service Any field Nurses

Award
Up to 100% of a Perkins Loan
Who it's for
Perkins borrowers in qualifying jobs such as teachers, nurses, law enforcement, firefighters and others.
Service required
Qualifying full-time service; cancellation builds year by year.

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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