Kentucky Student Loan Forgiveness Programs
Kentucky has one student loan forgiveness programs that is specific to just the State of Kentucky.
However, residents of the State of Kentucky can also potentially qualify for various Federal student loan forgiveness programs.
You can find a great list of Federal student loan forgiveness programs here: Top Student Loan Forgiveness Programs.
Kentucky Loan Forgiveness Programs
Program: Kentucky State Loan Repayment Program
- Amount: Up to $17,500 per year, for 2 years (with funds matched by the federal government)
- Description: The Kentucky State Loan Repayment Program (KSLRP) is a 50/50 matching program that provides loan repayment for qualified educational loans incurred by primary care health professionals. In return, the professionals make a two-year commitment to practice full-time for an eligible sponsoring organization in a federally designated Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA).
- Requirements:
§ Be a US Citizen
§ Hold a valid license to practice in Kentucky
§ Have verifiable student loans not in default
§ Have no other existing service commitment
§ Have no outstanding contractual obligation to provide medical care
§ Not have been convicted of any felony
§ Not have been convicted of or disciplined by any state Licensing Board or Agency
§ Not have any federal liens
§ Not have a current default on any court-ordered child support payments
§ Be employed by a designated Healthcare Professional Shortage Area site
§ Accept the terms of the agreement
- Program Information: https://ruralhealth.med.uky.edu/kentucky-state-loan-repayment-program
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