A federal, uniformed service of the U.S. Health Service, the Commissioned Corps work under the direction of the Department of Health and Human Services as doctors, nurses, dentists, pharmacists, and a variety of other allied health professions. Opportunities for employment exist separate from the loan repayment program model, but we focus on the Indian Health Service Loan Repayment Program here.
Indian Health Service Loan Repayment Program
For more information, visit http://www.ihs.gov/loanrepayment/index.cfm
Indian Health Service Loan Repayment Program
- Open to health professions beyond just primary care providers
- Minimum of 2 years of service in American Indian or Alaskan Native communities
- Awards up to $20,000 per year of service, plus 20 percent of Federal income tax on award and salary
- Priority given to American Indian or Alaskan Native applicants
- Educational and professional benefits
For more information, visit http://www.ihs.gov/loanrepayment/index.cfm