A variety of federal and state funded educational loan repayment and scholarship programs are available to health care professionals in Vermont. These incentive programs often help meet the needs of Vermonters in underserved areas. Many of these programs require a commitment to work in Vermont, typically for one year at a time.
Vermont Student Assistance Corp (VSAC) | Delta Dental | Vermont Care Partners (VCP) | |
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| Primary Care Physician | X |
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| Nurse Practitioner | X |
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| Registered Nurse | X |
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| Dentist | X | X |
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Vermont Area Health Education Center (AHEC) Scholars Student Incentive Scholarship
State funded scholarships for UVM Medical students who commit to specializing in Primary Care and serving in an underserved area of Vermont upon graduation. Apply through VSAC.
Vermont Student Assistance Corporation (VSAC) Health Care Workforce Scholarships
State funded scholarships for undergraduate and graduate Nursing students. Apply through VSAC.
VSAC Dental Incentive Scholarships
State scholarships for Dental students. Apply through VSAC.
Delta Dental
Privately funded Dental scholarships. Apply through Bi-State Primary Care Association.
Vermont Care Partners (VCP) Education Investment Program
State funded loan repayment and tuition assistance for health care professionals who are working at Designated and Specialized Service Agencies. Apply through Vermont Care Partners.
State Loan Repayment Program (SLRP) AHEC | Educational Loan Repayment (ELR) AHEC | Delta Dental | Vermont Care Partners (VCP) | |
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| Primary Care Physician (MD & DO) | X | X |
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| Physician Assistant | X | X |
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| Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioners | X | X |
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| Registered Nurse | X | X |
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| LIcensed practical nurses | X | |||
| Dentist | X | X |
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| Mental Health |
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State Loan Repayment Program (SLRP)
Federally funded loan repayment for providers serving in a Health Professional Shortage Area. For MDs, DOs, APRNs, PAs, DDS and DMDs and Primary Care RNs. Apply through UVM AHEC.
Educational Loan Repayment Program (ELR)
State funded loan repayment for MDs, DOs, APRNs, PAs, DDS and DMDs and Primary Care RNs and LPNs. Apply through UVM AHEC.
Vermont Care Partners (VCP) Education Investment Program
State funded loan repayment and tuition assistance for health care professionals who are working at Designated and Specialized Service Agencies. Apply through Vermont Care Partners.