Kentucky State Loan Repayment ProgramUp to $70,000
Between $20,000 and $50,000 per year depending on discipline and site; typically $35,000 a year across a two-year full-time commitment, so about $70,000.
Tax treatment not stated · Service counts toward PSLF · Annual cycle. · Verified 2026-07-27

Federal programs you can also use: NHSC LRP, NHSC Rural Community LRP, NHSC SUD LRP, STAR LRP, NHSC S2S, Nurse Corps LRP, IHS LRP, PSLF.

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Practice authority: AANP. Shortage & loan-repayment data: HRSA / NHSC and the state agencies linked above.

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FQHC Opportunities

27 FQHC positions in Kentucky offer student loan repayment up to $75,000 over 2 years through NHSC.

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About Nurse Practitioner Jobs in Kentucky

Kentucky offers excellent opportunities for Nurse Practitioners (NPs) across various healthcare settings including hospitals, clinics, FQHCs, and private practices. With 37 current openings, Kentucky is actively recruiting qualified NPs to meet the growing healthcare needs of its population.

Many positions in Kentucky offer competitive compensation packages including sign-on bonuses, relocation assistance, and student loan repayment. FQHC positions are particularly attractive as they qualify for NHSC loan repayment programs that can provide up to $75,000 over 2 years toward student loan debt.

Nurse Practitioner Jobs in Kentucky — FAQ

Can nurse practitioners practice independently in Kentucky?

Kentucky is a reduced-practice-authority state for nurse practitioners. NPs need a collaborative agreement for prescribing (CAPA), releasable for non-scheduled drugs after four years. Prescribes under a collaborative agreement with a physician, including controlled substances subject to state limits.

Do nurse practitioner jobs in Kentucky qualify for student loan repayment?

Nurse practitioners at NHSC-approved FQHCs and community health centers in Kentucky can qualify for the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program — up to $75,000 for a full-time, two-year commitment. There are 784 NHSC-approved sites on record in Kentucky.

Does Kentucky have its own loan repayment program for nurse practitioners?

Yes. Kentucky runs a state program nurse practitioners can use: Kentucky State Loan Repayment Program (up to $70,000). State awards apply on top of the federal NHSC Loan Repayment Program, and the service also counts toward Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

How many nurse practitioner jobs are available in Kentucky?

We currently list 37 nurse practitioner positions in Kentucky at community health centers and FQHCs. New roles are added continuously as facilities post them.

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