February 2, 2026
Apply to the Nurse Corps Loan Repayment Program
The Nurse Corps Loan Repayment Program is accepting applications through March 12, 7:30 p.m. E.T.
Nurses employed full time in critical shortage facilities or teaching as nurse faculty at an accredited school of nursing may be eligible to ay off up to 60 percent of nursing education debt with two years of Nurse Corps service. You may be able to reduce debt by an additional 25 percent with a third year of service.
Before you apply:
- Read the 2026 Nurse Corps Loan Repayment Program Application and Program Guidance
- Refer to the corresponding Application Program Guidance Definitions
- Check out the Nurse Corps Loan Repayment Fact Sheet to check eligibility and help you prepare.
Get help with your application:
- Join the 2026 NC LRP Application Assistance Webinar, February 11, 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET
- Get your questions answered during the Application Assistance Q&A session, February 25, 10:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. ET