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Loan repayment programs for health professionals in Alaska

SHARP
Supporting Healthcare Access through Loan Repayment

The SHARP Program (starting April 2010) provides a new state-managed loan repayment opportunity for primary care and behavioral health providers working in designated health professional shortage areas (physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, dentists, dental hygienists, social workers, counselors, and psychologists).

• Learn more about the Alaska SHARP Loan Repayment Program

National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program

The National Health Service Corps (NHSC), through scholarship and loan repayment programs, helps Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) in the U.S. get the medical, dental and mental health providers they need.

• For information on this program in Alaska, contact Robert Sewell, (907) 465-4065.
• General information on loan repayment through NHSC

Indian Health Service Loan Repayment Program

The Indian Health Service (IHS) is responsible for providing federal health services to American Indians and Alaska Natives.

• For information on this program in Alaska, contact Pat Sammartino, (907) 729-3679
• General information on loan repayment through IHS