FY27 State Loan Repayment Program Applications Now Open (SLRP)

The IDPH Center for Rural Health is notifying outpatient healthcare facilities providing primary care, dental, or mental health care located in federally designated Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) that the FY27 Illinois State Loan Repayment Program (SLRP) application cycle is now open.

SLRP provides educational loan repayment assistance to eligible healthcare professionals working at approved practice sites. Information regarding eligible providers, site requirements, award amounts, and program requirements is available on the SLRP website: Illinois National Health Service Corps State Loan Repayment Program (SLRP).

FY27 applications are open through September 30, 2026, or until funds are expended, and must be submitted by participating employers through EGrAMS on behalf of their providers. Recipients are chosen on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Additional application assistance is available through the FY27 Application Assistance Webinar (SLRP FY27 Application Technical Assistance Webinar-20260819 1643-1).

Healthcare partners are encouraged to share this opportunity with potentially eligible facilities and providers.

CONTACT US FOR MORE INFORMATION

For help or questions please contact the IDPH Center for Rural Health at DPH.SLRP@illinois.gov or call 217-782-1624.