California State Loan Repayment Program
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Program at a Glance
- Location: California (federally designated shortage areas)
- Status: Closed; the 2026 round ran July 15 to September 15 and the next one will be posted in July 2027
- Maximum benefit: Not published
- Who it’s for: Primary care doctors, dentists, dental hygienists, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurse midwives, pharmacists and mental and behavioral health providers
- Last verified: November 2026
About the Program
California's State Loan Repayment Program helps pay student loans for primary care doctors, dentists, dental hygienists, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurse midwives, pharmacists and mental and behavioral health providers who practice in a federally designated shortage area. The state doesn't publish a standard award on the program page, though it handed out $6,228,000 in total for the 2024-25 year. The 2026 round ran from July 15 to September 15, and the state says the next one will be posted in July 2027.
Official source: Program details
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