| Program Information |
|---|
| Program Name: Physician Education Loan Repayment Program |
| Program Type: Loan Repayment |
| Program State or Other: TX |
| Program Funding Source: State |
| Program Description: If you are a physician practicing medicine in a Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA) and you provide healthcare services to recipients under a medical assistance program, you may qualify for a loan repayment award. |
| Eligible Specialties: Family Medicine, Obstetrics/Gynecology, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Psychiatry, and Geriatrics. |
| Service Requirements: Agree to practice in a Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA) for at least four years. The service period is a period of twelve consecutive months, generally beginning on the date the application is received or the date qualifying employment begins, whichever is later. |
| Deadline/Application Cycle: The application is available year-round. |
| Amount: The Physician Education Loan Repayment Program (PELRP) provides loan repayment funds for up to $180,000 over a period of four years to qualifying physicians. |
| Additional Information: N/A |
Contact:
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
(800) 242-3062
loanrepaymentprograms@thecb.state.tx.us