Loan Forgiveness
Minnesota Health Care Loan Forgiveness and Repayment Programs
The Minnesota Department of Health’s Office of Rural Health and Primary Care offers loan-forgiveness programs for licensed health professionals who commit to serving in rural or underserved areas. Awards help repay educational debt while participants complete a multi-year service commitment. These programs are competitive and funding is limited.
The current application cycle runs November 1, 2025 through January 6, 2026. Program Details
Apply via WebGrants
At a Glance
Who can apply
• Physicians, including psychiatrists
• Psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners
• Mental health clinicians (LPC, LPCC, LMFT, LICSW)
• Other advanced practice providers
• Nurses, dentists, pharmacists and other licensed professionals
Service commitment
• Typically 2 to 4 years, depending on the profession
Designated Rural Area
• Any city or township outside the seven-county metro
• Excludes Duluth, Mankato, Moorhead, Rochester and St. Cloud
The Minnesota Department of Health’s Office of Rural Health and Primary Care offers loan-forgiveness programs for licensed health professionals who commit to serving in rural or underserved areas. Awards help repay educational debt while participants complete a multi-year service commitment. These programs are competitive and funding is limited.
The current application cycle runs November 1, 2025 through January 6, 2026. Program Details
Apply via WebGrants
At a Glance
Who can apply
• Physicians, including psychiatrists
• Psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners
• Mental health clinicians (LPC, LPCC, LMFT, LICSW)
• Other advanced practice providers
• Nurses, dentists, pharmacists and other licensed professionals
Service commitment
• Typically 2 to 4 years, depending on the profession
Designated Rural Area
• Any city or township outside the seven-county metro
• Excludes Duluth, Mankato, Moorhead, Rochester and St. Cloud