Kansas State Loan Repayment Program
Loan Repayment Assists in Recruitment & Retention for Health Care Professionals in Kansas
The purpose of the Kansas State Loan Repayment Program (SLRP) is to recruit and retain medical, nursing, dental and behavioral/mental health care professionals at eligible practice sites in federally designated Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs).
Eligible health care professionals have the opportunity to receive assistance with the repayment of qualifying educational loans in exchange for a minimum two-year service commitment at an eligible practice site. The SLRP funds are to be used as an annual one-time lump sum payment toward eligible student loans. The SLRP participant is responsible for any regularly scheduled loan repayments throughout the contract year.
Contact Us
Review the guidance on this page, and email questions and requests for technical assistance to the Office of Primary Care and Rural Health.
Documents to Review
Please read the following documents in their entirety before submitting questions or an application to the SLRP:
- Overview and Application Guidance (PDF)
- Frequently Asked Questions (PDF)
- State Loan Repayment Fact Sheet (PDF)
These documents explain in detail, the rights and commitments of health care professionals selected to participate in the SLRP. A complete understanding of the commitment to serve at an approved practice site and the financial, legal and other consequences of failing to perform that commitment is critical to successful completion of the mandatory service commitment and other requirements associated with an SLRP Award.
Quarterly Application Schedule
The application cycle is open year-round:
- 1st Quarter- July, August, and September
- For applications received between June 16 and September 15, contracts for approved applicants start October 1
- 2nd Quarter- October, November, and December
- For applications received between September 16 and December 15, contracts for approved applicants start January 1
- 3rd Quarter- January, February, and March
- For applications received between December 16 and March 15, contracts for approved applicants start April 1
- 4th Quarter- April, May, and June
- For applications received between March 16 and June 15, contracts for approved applicants start July 1
Contract Award Notification
All applicants will be notified in writing of the final SLRP award status.
Contract Period
Contracts begin on a quarterly basis.
Contract Continuations
Continuations may be awarded in one-year increments for up to three additional years of service.
Contract Reports
- Within 30 days of receipt of funds by Practice Site: The Practice Site will disburse total funds received to the Health Care Professional or pay total funds directly to loan holder(s)
- Within 90 days of receipt of funds by Practice Site: The Health Care Professional will pay the full amount of funds to the lender(s)
- Within 120 days of receipt of funds by Practice Site: The Health Care Professional will submit to KDHE the Health Care Professional Loan Payment Verification form
- At the end of each Contract year: The Practice Site will submit to KDHE the Health Care Professional Employment Verification form
Health Care Profession Eligibility & Award Amounts
| Title Prefix | Health Care Professional | Discipline | Year 1 (Initial Service) | Year 2 (Initial Service) | Year 3 (Continuation) | Year 4 (Continuation) | Year 5 (Continuation) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MD | Allopathic Medicine | Primary Care/Mental Health | Up to $25,000 | Up to $25,000 | $20,000 | $15,000 | $10,000 |
| DO | Osteopathic Medicine | Primary Care/Mental Health | Up to $25,000 | Up to $25,000 | $20,000 | $15,000 | $10,000 |
| Pharm | Pharmacist | Primary Care | Up to $25,000 | Up to $25,000 | $20,000 | $15,000 | $10,000 |
| DDS | Dental Surgery | Dental Health | Up to $25,000 | Up to $25,000 | $20,000 | $15,000 | $10,000 |
| DMD | Dental Medicine | Dental Health | Up to $25,000 | Up to $25,000 | $20,000 | $15,000 | $10,000 |
| APRN/NP | Nurse Practitioner | Primary Care | Up to $20,000 | Up to $20,000 | $15,000 | $10,000 | $5,000 |
| PA | Physician Assistant | Primary Care | Up to $20,000 | Up to $20,000 | $15,000 | $10,000 | $5,000 |
| RN | Registered Nurse | Primary Care/Mental Health | Up to $20,000 | Up to $20,000 | $15,000 | $10,000 | $5,000 |
| CNM | Certified Nurse Midwife | Primary Care | Up to $20,000 | Up to $20,000 | $15,000 | $10,000 | $5,000 |
| RDH | Registered Dental Hygienist | Dental Health | Up to $20,000 | Up to $20,000 | $15,000 | $10,000 | $5,000 |
| APRN/NP | Nurse Practitioner - Mental Health | Mental Health | Up to $20,000 | Up to $20,000 | $15,000 | $10,000 | $5,000 |
| PA | Physician Assistant - Mental Health | Mental Health | Up to $20,000 | Up to $20,000 | $15,000 | $10,000 | $5,000 |
| HSP | Health Service Psychologist | Mental Health | Up to $20,000 | Up to $20,000 | $15,000 | $10,000 | $5,000 |
| LCSW | Licensed Clinical Social Worker | Mental Health | Up to $20,000 | Up to $20,000 | $15,000 | $10,000 | $5,000 |
| LMAC* | Licensed Masters Addiction Counselor | Mental Health | Up to $20,000 | Up to $20,000 | $15,000 | $10,000 | $5,000 |
| LPC | Licensed Professional Counselor | Mental Health | Up to $20,000 | Up to $20,000 | $15,000 | $10,000 | $5,000 |
| MFT | Marriage and Family Therapist | Mental Health | Up to $20,000 | Up to $20,000 | $15,000 | $10,000 | $5,000 |
| PNS | Psychiatric Nurse Specialist | Mental Health | Up to $20,000 | Up to $20,000 | $15,000 | $10,000 | $5,000 |
*Due to the growing substance abuse crisis, specifically opioid abuse, the NHSC and the SLRP have added Licensed Masters Addiction Counselors (LMAC) to the list of eligible behavioral and mental health care professionals.
Health Care Site Eligibility
Qualifying practice sites must be a non-profit or public health care practice site meeting Kansas SLRP eligibility requirements. All practice sites must complete the Health Care Practice Site Application (PDF) to be included with the Health Care Professional's application.
Please refer to Overview and Application Guidance (PDF) link for more information.