| Program Information |
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| Program Name: Delaware State Loan Repayment Program |
| Program Type: Loan Repayment |
| Program State or Other: DE |
| Program Funding Source: Federal/State |
| Program Description: SLRP strives to create healthier communities by recruiting and retaining quality health care professionals to practice in rural and urban settings designated as Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs). |
| Eligible Specialties: Allopathic Medicine, Osteopathic Medicine, General and Pediatric Dentistry, Nurse Practitioner, Certified Nurse-Midwife, Physician Assistant, Registered Dental Hygienist, Health Service Psychologist (Clinical and Counseling), Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Psychiatric Nurse Specialist, Licensed Professional Counselor, Marriage and Family Therapist. |
| Service Requirements: Must agree to provide primary health services for a minimum of two (2) years full-time at a public or non-profit private entity that serves a Federally-designated HPSA. |
| Deadline/Application Cycle: SLRP Applications are continuously accepted. |
| Amount: Advanced level practitioners maximum award of $100,000/2 year contract. Mid-level practitioners maximum award of $70,000/2 year contract for a two (2) year service commitment. It is usual and customary procedure to limit the Advance Level Practitioners to a $70,000/ 2 and Mid-Level Practitioners to a $35,000/2 year contract. |
| Additional Information: N/A |
Contact:
Delaware Health Care Commission
(302) 739-2735
DHCC@delaware.gov