In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a U.S. citizen (or U.S. national or permanent resident) and have a M.D., Ph.D., Psy. D., Pharm. D., D.O., D.D.S., D.M.D., D.P.M., D.C., N.D., O.D., D.V.M., or equivalent doctoral degree from an accredited institution. You must also certify your disadvantaged background status by submitting a written statement from your health professions school, documentation that you received Loans for Disadvantaged Students, or documentation that you received a scholarship from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under the Scholarship for Individuals with Exceptional Financial Need.
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The application period is open annually from September 1st through November 15th. To apply online, please visit the Apply for Loan Forgiveness page.
For more information please visit the Clinical Research for Individuals from Disadvantaged Backgrounds section of the Eligibility & Programs page.