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.
Available Loan Repayment & Scholarships:
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|
MD/DO |
DMD/DDS |
APRN |
PA |
RN |
LPN |
Others |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VASSIS | Sch | ||||||
| VHWS | Sch | Sch | Sch | ||||
| SLRP | LRP | LRP | LRP | LRP | |||
| ELR | LRP | LRP | LRP | LRP | LRP | LRP | |
| VEIP* | Both | Both | Both | Both | Both | Both | |
| DD | Sch | ||||||
| VDIS | Sch |
*Anyone who works at Vermont's designated mental health agencies can apply for VEIP
VASSIS: 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.
VHWS: Vermont Student Assistance Corporation (VSAC) Health Care Workforce Scholarships
State funded scholarships for undergraduate and graduate Nursing students. Apply through VSAC.
SLRP: State Loan Repayment Program
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.
ELR: Educational Loan Repayment Program
State funded loan repayment for MDs, Dos, APRNs, PAs, DDS and DMDs and Primary Care RNs and LPNs. Apply through UVM AHEC.
VEIP: Vermont Care Partners 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
DD: Delta Dental
Privately funded Dental scholarships. Apply through Bi-State Primary Care Association
VDIS: VSAC Dental Incentive Scholarships
State scholarships for Dental students. Apply through VSAC.