Educational Loan Repayment Program

More information about the educational loan repayment program and applications are available from the Vermont Area Health Education Centers (AHEC) program office.

Please read the program overview and participant eligibility carefully since this is updated by the State of Vermont annually and changes based on the greatest, current statewide workforce shortages and needs.

Vermont Educational Loan Program for Primary Care Practitioners

The Vermont Educational Loan Repayment Program for Primary Care Practitioners is funded by the State of Vermont through the Department of Health, and is administered by the University of Vermont College of Medicine Area Health Education Centers (AHEC) Program. The goal of this program is to ensure a stable and adequate supply of primary care practitioners to meet the health care needs of Vermonters. Primary Care Loan Repayment Flyer (PDF)
ELR Applications and Forms

NEW for Primary Care and Psychiatry Practitioners:

  • Employer matching is required.
  • Service commitments are for two years (not one year) at the worksite specified in the application (and defined in the service contract, if awarded funds).

See application materials for more information.

Vermont Educational Loan Program for Dentists

The Vermont Educational Loan Repayment Program for Dentists is funded by the State of Vermont through the Department of Health, and is administered by the University of Vermont College of Medicine Area Health Education Centers (AHEC) Program. The goal of this program is to ensure a stable and adequate supply of dentists to meet the oral health care needs of Vermonters and increase access for the Medicaid population. Dental Loan Repayment Flyer (PDF)
ELR Applications and Forms

NEW for Dentists:

  • Employer matching is required.
  • Service commitments are for two years (not one year) at the worksite specified in the application (and defined in the service contract, if awarded funds).

See application materials for more information.

Vermont Educational Loan Program for Nurses

The Vermont Educational Loan Repayment Program for Nurses is funded by the State of Vermont through the Department of Health, and is administered by the University of Vermont College of Medicine Area Health Education Centers (AHEC) Program. The goal of this program is to ensure a stable and adequate supply of nurses (LPNs and RNs) to meet the health care needs of Vermonters. Nurse Loan Repayment Flyer (PDF)
ELR Applications and Forms

NEW for Nurses:

  • Service commitments are for two years (not one year) at the worksite specified in the application (and defined in the service contract, if awarded funds).

See application materials for more information.