Loan repayment for physician assistants in New York

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.

1,743 health center sites in New York are approved NHSC sites on our records. 27 open jobs for physician assistants are listed at those employers.

Common questions

Can physician assistants get NHSC loan repayment in New York?

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. 1,743 health center sites in New York are approved NHSC sites on our records. 27 open jobs for physician assistants 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.