Loan repayment for nurse practitioners in Kentucky
Through the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program, a full-time 2-year commitment at an approved site pays up to $75,000 toward qualifying student loans in FY2026, and half time up to $37,500. The award is not taxed and never pays more than you owe.
784 health center sites in Kentucky are approved NHSC sites on our records. 16 open jobs for nurse practitioners are listed at those employers.
Common questions
- Can nurse practitioners get NHSC loan repayment in Kentucky?
- Through the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program, a full-time 2-year commitment at an approved site pays up to $75,000 toward qualifying student loans in FY2026, and half time up to $37,500. The award is not taxed and never pays more than you owe. 784 health center sites in Kentucky are approved NHSC sites on our records. 16 open jobs for nurse practitioners are listed at those employers.
- Does working at a health center guarantee an award?
- No. An approved site makes you eligible to apply. Awards depend on funding each year, and sites with higher shortage-area scores have been funded most often.
- Where does the site list come from?
- HRSA's list of approved NHSC sites, matched to the health centers on our site. A site can join or leave the program, so check the NHSC site search before you apply.