Expanding Health Care And Forgiving Student Loans

May 22, 2024


 
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Dearly Beloved Neighbor,

Connecticut is launching a new program that will expand health care to underserved communities while forgiving the student loans of health care workers.

The

Connecticut Student Loan Repayment Program incentivizes eligible healthcare providers to practice full-time in underserved Connecticut communities for at least two years by offering up to $50,000 in student loan repayments. Part-time options are also available for $12,500 per year over two years, totaling $25,000.

The program offers a unique advantage in that it allows federal and private student loan debt to be repaid, expanding the eligible talent pool that can participate.
The following healthcare jobs are eligible for this new statewide initiative:
  • MDs and DOs in Family Practice, General Practice, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, OB/GYN
  • APRNs, including Certified Nurse Midwives, Nurse Practitioners, and Psychiatric Nurse Specialists
  • Physician Assistants
  • Registered Nurses
  • Dentists and Dental Hygienists
  • Psychiatrists, Psychologists, and Core Behavioral Health Providers, including Licensed Clinical Social Workers, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists, Licensed Professional Counselors, and Substance Use Disorder Counselors
  • Pharmacists

This great program will recruit and retain new healthcare workers, forgive the student loans of these heroes, and reduce health disparities across our state - a major win for all Connecticut residents.
 
The state began accepting applications today. You can click here to learn how to apply.

As always, please feel free to contact me with any questions, comments or concerns at Robyn.Porter@cga.ct.gov or 860-240-1371.

In Dedicated and Loyal Service,

Robyn A. Porter
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